Key Facts
The live-action adaptation of Yuki Kodama's manga 'Ao no Hana Utsuwa no Mori' (Blue Flower, Forest of Vessels) has been officially announced. The series will premiere this fall on the 'Yorudora' programming block. Former idol Yuki Kodama will star in the lead role, with direction by Yuki Kodama and scripts by Yōko Izumisawa.
Story and Setting
The manga is set in Hasami, a town in Nagasaki prefecture renowned for its pottery. It centers on Aoko, a ceramics painter, and her romance with a young man named Tatsuki who visits her studio. The series promises to blend romance with the rich cultural backdrop of traditional Japanese pottery.
Manga Background
The original manga began serialization in Shodensha's Feel Young magazine in March 2018 and concluded in March 2022. The 10th and final compiled volume was released in August 2022. Yuki Kodama is also known for her nine-volume 'Ao no Hana Utsuwa no Mori' manga, which ran from 2007 to 2012, and a one-volume spinoff published in November 2012.
Previous Adaptations
The manga previously inspired a television anime that aired on Fuji TV's late-night Noitamina block in April 2012. The anime was licensed by NIS America and released on home video in 2013. Additionally, a live-action film adaptation premiered in Japan in March 2018.
Other Works by Kodama
Kodama launched the 'Ao no Hana Utsuwa no Mori' manga in October 2022, which is still ongoing. The 10th volume was published on April 10. The manga is licensed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment, which released the third volume on April 14.
FAQ
When will the live-action series premiere?
The series will premiere this fall on the 'Yorudora' programming block.
Who is starring in the series?
Former idol Yuki Kodama will star in the lead role.
What is the manga about?
The story is set in Hasami, Nagasaki, known for pottery, and follows ceramics painter Aoko and her romance with a young man named Tatsuki.