Beloved Manga My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Set for Live-Action Film Debut!
The popular romance manga My Love Story With Yamada-kun at Lv999 (Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru) by Mashiro is making its way to the big screen with a live-action film adaptation, set for release on March 28, 2025. This announcement came alongside the launch of an official website on Thursday, which revealed a teaser trailer, a promotional visual, and cast details.
Live-action Trailer and Story
The story, which has charmed manga and anime fans alike, follows the unlikely romance between Akane Kinoshita, a heartbroken college student, and Akito Yamada, an aloof gamer. Akane finds herself dumped by her boyfriend, who left her for someone he met through an online game. In an attempt to cope with her emotions, she finds solace in the same game, where she confides in “Yamada,” a fellow guild member who responds to her heartbreak with indifference.
Yet, as fate would have it, Akane’s encounter with Yamada soon blossoms into a unique romance. This storyline has captivated fans with its heartfelt, relatable moments and a blend of humor and romance, earning it the Grand Prize in the 6th Annual Tsutaya Comic Awards in 2022.
Cast
Ryūto Sakuma has been cast as Akito Yamada, with Mizuki Yamashita set to portray Akane Kinoshita. Behind the scenes, Yuka Yasukawa will be directing the film, with Anna Kawahara handling the scriptwriting, while Tomoka Takagi is producing. Kadokawa will manage the film’s distribution, adding it to their roster of popular manga adaptations.
Mashiro first introduced My Love Story With Yamada-kun at Lv999 to readers in 2018, and since then, it has steadily grown in popularity. Kadokawa published the ninth compiled volume of the manga in April 2023, and Mangamo handles the English digital release, offering the series to international audiences. Fans outside Japan can also find the print edition of the manga.
The manga’s success spurred the production of an anime adaptation, which aired in April 2023 on Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, and BS11. Crunchyroll streamed the anime worldwide, complete with an English dub for international fans, further extending its reach and solidifying its popularity among anime lovers.
This live-action adaptation marks a new chapter for the franchise, promising to bring the beloved story to an even wider audience. Fans are eagerly anticipating how the manga’s charming characters and emotional story arcs will translate to live-action, with hopes that the film will capture the same magic that has endeared My Love Story With Yamada-kun at Lv999 to so many.