Key Facts
The official website for the live-action film adaptation of Wandance manga has released a new teaser trailer and two key visuals. The teaser confirms that Jo, a member of the boy band &Team, will play the lead role of Kaboku Kotani. The film is directed by Naoya Kusaba, with a script by Keiichi Kobayashi. Dancer and entrepreneur Charisma Kantaro supervises the dance sequences. The film is scheduled to open on November 27.
Story and Background
Wandance follows Kaboku Kotani, a high school student who has always gone with the flow, meeting expectations of parents and school. One night, he sees Hikari Wanda, a girl from the hip-hop dance club, dancing alone. He is immediately smitten and joins the club, which is almost entirely girls who are far better than him. The story explores his journey out of his shell and toward freedom.
The manga began serialization in Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon magazine in 2019 and is simultaneously published in English on Kodansha's K Manga app. The 15th compiled volume was released in Japan in December 2025, while the 13th volume was released in English in August 2025. A television anime adaptation debuted in Japan in October 2025.
Impact and What Readers Should Know
This live-action adaptation brings the popular dance manga to a new medium, with a focus on authentic hip-hop dance choreography supervised by Charisma Kantaro. Fans of the manga and anime can look forward to seeing the story come to life on screen. The casting of Jo from &Team is expected to draw significant attention from both music and anime fans.
FAQ
When is the Wandance live-action film releasing?
The film is set to open on November 27.
Who plays the lead role in Wandance live-action film?
Jo, a member of the boy band &Team, plays the protagonist Kaboku Kotani.
Who is directing the Wandance live-action film?
Naoya Kusaba is directing the film, with a script by Keiichi Kobayashi.