Japanese novel and anime series Ghost Hunt being made into live-action film

By Eric Walkuski

Posted 12 years ago

Last Updated on July 23, 2021

Kadokawa Shoten has announced they’re making a live-action version of GHOST HUNT, based on the popular novel and manga series is set to go into production next month. The title has also been made into an anime series and even a radio drama.

The screenplay was written by Atsuyuki Shimoda (SADAKO 3D) and Shotaro Oikawa, based on the original novel by Fuyumi Ono. Yoshitaka Yamaguchi, once an assistant to Takashi Miike, will direct.

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