Netflix’sOne Pieceis undoubtedly one of the most successful and entertaining live-action anime adaptations of all time. This version of Eiichiro Oda’s beloved story captures the hearts of fans everywhere thanks to how loyal it is to the original manga. It is one of the best examples of how an anime or manga should be brought to life.
Recently, the trailer forthe live-action adaptation ofBlack Canvas, a manga telling the story of the beloved author Akiko Higashimura, was revealed. The trailer released for the film proved that the crew behind it followed the original manga as closely as possible, creating a similar atmosphere toOne Piece’s live-action.
The Emotive Story of Princess Jellyfish’s Creator Will Soon Hit Cinemas
Fans of Higashimura Will Not Want to Miss This
On June 29, 2025, a trailer for the upcoming live-action adaptation film ofBlack Canvaswas revealed. The movie, which will be released in Japanese cinemas on May 16, 20255, is directly inspired by the autobiographical story of Higashimura, the creator ofone of the best fashion manga,Princess Jellyfish. From her humble beginnings as an art student in a small village to her time as an accomplished manga author, the film will depict every aspect of her life that fans might want to know. As implied by the trailer, the movie has attempted to follow the original series as closely as possible.
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The actress who will play Higashimura, Mei Nagano, plays the role perfectly, bringing the same feeling as the heroine of this iconic manga. Kazuaki Seki, a celebrated director who has worked on projects for the world-famous musical duo YOASOBI, has made sure that the movie’s effects and scenery feel as if they have been taken from the author’s drawings.Black Canvaspromises to be an amazing addition to the live-action anime genre that fans of the original manga will not want to miss.
The Movie Has a Similar Atmosphere to One Piece’s
The Manga Is Being Followed as Closely as Possible
One of the best decisions taken by theOne Piecelive-action series was to embrace the atmosphere of the original manga. Instead of trying to make Oda’s story adapt to the real world, the show tries its best to make the environment feel like Luffy’s home. Although a relatively easy decision, doing this greatly helped the series enchant fans, who have been enjoying every second of it and cannot wait to see season 2. The upcomingBlack Canvasmovie has done something similar.
Even though the trailer is short, it does demonstrate that the team behind the film followedthe lessons of theOne Pieceadaptation. The movie embraced the unique style of the manga, with the comedic moments being exaggerated and the dramatic scenes brimming with tension.Black Canvasis a manga that relates the struggles of the author on her journey to become a successful artist, and the movie perfectly depicts that sensation.
Fans of the iconicPrincess Jellyfishseries will soon be able to enjoy the story of their favorite author in live-action.Black Canvashas the potential to be among the best anime-related movies of 2025, competing with Netflix’sOne Piecefor the best adaptation of the year.
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One Piece follows young pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his diverse crew as they embark on a daring quest for treasure. Released in 2023, the film brings the adventurous world of the popular manga to life, capturing Luffy’s relentless pursuit of the legendary One Piece treasure.
