Darwin's Game Live-Action Film Set for Release in March 2027
Published July 10, 2026 · Mikikazu Komatsu

Fumihiko Sori (Fullmetal Alchemist live-action series) serves as director
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FLIPFLOPs' supernatural battle manga Darwin's Game will receive a live-action film adaptation on March 12, 2027. The official website for the film launched today, alongside a teaser trailer introducing the five main cast members: Taishi Nakagawa as Kaname Sudo, Kōki as Shuka Karino, Mei Hata as Rein Kashiwagi, Fuju Kamio as Ryuji Maesaka, and Koji Yamamoto as Ichiro Hiiragi. Darwin's Game Live-Action Film Teaser Trailer Individual visuals for the five main cast members have also been released. Fumihiko Sori, who worked on the live-action Fullmetal Alchemist film series (2017-2022), is in charge of directing and the screenplay. "Even as the director, I can't stop feeling excited and I can't wait to share this film with all of you," said Sori. "You will likely find yourself identifying with Kaname's relatable struggle as he uses his human strength to face off against supernatural enemies attacking one after another. 'Darwin's Game' is the story of the birth of such a new hero. It is currently in full-scale production. Please wait a little longer for its completion!" FLIPFLOPs' original Darwin's Game manga ran in Akita Shoten's Bessatsu Shonen Champion magazine for 125 chapters (with one epilogue episode) from December 2012 to October 2023 and released a total of 30 tankobon volumes in Japan.
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