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The classic boxing manga “Rokudenashi Blues” by Morita Masanori is reportedly being adapted as a live-action television series this summer. Originally serialized between 1988 and 1997, the story tells of a high school delinquent named Maeda Taison who aims to become a world boxing champion.
Complete details are not yet known, but Gekidan EXILE will apparently be involved. Omasa Aya has been chosen as the story’s heroine Chiaki, while AKB48 member Kitahara Rie will play the part of a classmate named Kazumi.
The drama will begin airing in July. More details should be revealed in this week’s issue of Weekly Young Jump.
Sources:
Anime News Network
Manga News
Update: Gekidan EXILE’s Aoyagi Sho (26) will star. Four other members – Ozawa Yuta, Akiyama Shintaro, Harukawa Kyosuke, and Shirahama Aran – will also appear. The series will air on NTV (Wednesdays, 12:59am) starting on July 6.
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