Ikoku Nikki live-action film on June 7th

O twitter official live-action film adaptation of the manga Ikoku Nikki (Diary of a Strange Land) by Tomoko Yamashita revealed that the premiere will take place on June 7, 2024. It was also revealed that in the film we will be able to hear the theme “Asa no Uta” (Asa’s Song) by Eriko Hashimoto.

Directed by Natsuki Arrowin the film we have:

• Yui Aragaki as Makio Kōdai
• Ikoi Hayase as Asa Takumi
• Kōji Seto as Shingo Kasamachi
• Kaho as Nana Daigo
• Rina Komiyama as Emiri Nara
• Guin-Poon-Chaw as Kyōko Kōdai
• Yūko Nakamura as Minori Kōdai
• Shōta Sometani as Kazunari Tōno
• Erika Takizawa as Mimori
• Himena Irei as Chise Morimoto

Ikoku Nikki (Diary of a Strange Land) began publication in June 2017 in Feel Young and ended in June 2023. Its 11th and final volume was released in August 2023.

Synopsis for Ikoku Nikki (Diary of a Strange Land)

The manga’s story revolves around 35-year-old novelist Makio Kōdai and his 15-year-old niece Asa, who live together under the same roof. Makio took Asa in on a sudden impulse after Asa’s parents, which included Makio’s older sister, passed away. The next day, Makio comes to her senses and remembers that she doesn’t do well in the company of other people. This is how their daily life begins, as Makio tries to get used to a roommate, while Asa tries to get used to an adult who never acts like one.