“Yatterman” gets live-action spin-off from Wowow – The Hollywood Reporter

Japan’s leading pay TV station Wowow has turned the spin-off of the legendary animated series live-action TV series into a green light. Yatterman..

title DoronjoThe new series tells the first part of the influential female villain of the same name from the original Yatterman series. Doronjo, an icon of Japanese pop culture, is undoubtedly the equivalent of Harley Quinn and Catwoman in the anime world. Originally broadcast in Japan on Saturday nights from 1977 to 1979, Yatterman became a phenomenon in Japan and influenced the generation of anime fans and creators. The series was later broadcast in Spain, Italy, Poland and other Asian countries and became a worldwide hit.

Popular Japanese actress Elaiza Ikeda (Virgin psychic, maw) Will star as Doronjo, and the series will be co-directed by Eisuke Naito and Hatsuki Yokoo. Producers are Masaki Yamada, Yusuke Kobayashi and Megumi Hoshino. The series writers are Kohei Kiyasu, Ryusuke Naito, Satoshi Oshio, and Midori Sato.

“Sadly the shocking past of the beautiful dark heroine Doronjo will be revealed in 11 episodes premiered in October,” Wowow said in a statement. “A new interpretation from a whole new perspective shows how Doronjo became Doronjo.”

original Yatterman Produced by Tatsunoko Production, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The animated series remake was produced in 2008, the spin-off animated series was produced in 2015, and the first live-action feature film was released in 2009. Doronjo However, it will be the first live-action series of properties.

Doronjo As this category continues to enjoy its growing global popularity, Wowow continues to grow in the anime space. This follows Wowow’s original animation work. Eternal 831 Live-action fantasy / science fiction series based on anime titles by Kenji Kamiyama Another World Izakaya Shin, I want to touch Aono-kun and hug him so badly that I die When HIRU / LEECHBroadcast and distributed in 25 countries in Asia.

Wow deals with Doronjo’s worldwide marketing rights.