Fumi Yoshinaga’s “Ooku” getting live-action film

It was earlier reported that Asmik Ace had announced a live-action movie version of the manga “Solanin” starring Aoi Miyazaki. The company actually revealed several new films, including an adaptation of the Fumi Yoshinaga manga “Ooku.”

“Ooku” is a historical fiction, set in an alternate version of Edo-era Japan where society has become matriarchal due to an unusual disease that affects males. The story should not be confused with previous works by the same name in television, film, and theater, which have all focused on the actual historical “ooku,” a section of Edo Castle that housed the shogun’s women.

The movie is being directed by Fuminori Kaneko, known for handling the “Kisarazu Cat's Eye” drama series and its two films. The script is written by Natsuko Takahashi, whose credits include writing for the “Antique Bakery” anime series, also based on a Fumi Yoshinaga series.

No release date has been set, though filming isn’t planned to start until spring 2010. The cast is also currently unknown.

Source:
Comic Natalie

Via:
Anime Vice