Since the release of the anime of the same name in 2023, the popular manga “Love with Yamada in Lv999” has received a warm response.
After the animation, it was soon announced that it would be adapted into a live action film and confirmed to star former Nogizaka46 member Mayuki Yamashita and HiHi Jets member Ryudou Sakamoto. This movie is scheduled to be released in Japan on March 28, 2025.
This movie was originally written by manga artist Mashiro(Maji)The creation tells the story of a college student named Akane Kinoshita who is heartbroken when her boyfriend falls in love with someone else in a game.
In order to seek revenge, she encountered the indifferent esports expert Akito Yamada in the game, and thus embarked on a romantic sibling relationship. The manga has sold over 5.5 million copies so far and will be adapted into a TV anime in 2023, voiced by popular voice actors Kiyoshi Mizuse and Aoki Uchiyama, receiving widespread acclaim.
Miyuki Yamashita graduated from Nogizaka46 in May 2023 and began to fully devote herself to her acting career. This time, she challenged herself to play the leading role of Akane Kinoshita and co starred with Ryudou Sakamoto. During the game, Ryudou played the ruthless esports expert Akito Yamada. The trailer was first released on the 7th, but it sparked heated discussions among fans.
Some fans believe that the appearance of Ryudou in the anime does not match their image of Yamada, and 25-year-old Miyuki Yamashita is considered more mature than the female protagonist in the manga, unlike the one in the original work; Pure and innocent female graduate student; The settings are not quite consistent. These controversies make this upcoming film even more anticipated.