Ohno becomes a monster for new drama series

The manga series “Kaibutsu-kun” is getting its first live-action drama adaptation. NTV plans to broadcast a drama series based on the popular comic, with Arashi’s Satoshi Ohno (29) playing the lead.

The manga, originally serialized during the second half of the 1960s, was written by Fujiko Fujio A, one half of the mangaka duo responsible for works such as “Doraemon” and “Ninja Hattori-kun.” “Kaibutsu-kun” has already been turned into two animated series and a theatrical film, but never before as a live-action television work.

The manga tells the story of Kaibutsu-kun, the prince of Kaibutsu Land (Monster Land). As part of his training to succeed the throne, he visits the human world, where he has various adventures with other monsters. The drama version, starring Ohno as Kaibutsu-kun, is being set in modern times and will make heavy use of CG and special makeup.

“Kaibutsu-kun” will run in NTV’s Saturday 9:00pm time slot this spring.

Source:
Sankei Sports