How Do We Relationship? Live-Action Series Opening Song by Pilaf Alien
The highly anticipated live-action series based on the manga How Do We Relationship? is coming to screens on September 10. It was announced via a new promotional video that the series' opening song will be performed by Japanese rock band Pilaf Alien. According to Anime News Network, the song and video also include the first visuals reflecting the series' atmosphere.
The series, adapted from the manga of the same name by Tamami Momose and Tamako Nakamura, follows the relationship of two young women, Miwa and Saeko, as they begin their university life. Miwa is inexperienced and has romantic dreams, while Saeko is more experienced and more relaxed about relationships. The story honestly depicts the duo's journey from friendship to lovers, including the ups and downs and communication issues in their relationship. The manga stands out as one of the rare works in the yaoi genre that focuses on female characters, and it has a wide fan base both in Japan and internationally.
The live-action adaptation is directed by Ryo Nishimura. Nishimura is known for his work on productions such as Koisenu Futari and Kimi wa Pet. The series' screenplay was written by Yuko Kawabe. The lead roles are played by Moka Kamishiraishi (Miwa) and Nana Mori (Saeko). Both actresses, despite their young age, have been involved in significant projects in Japanese cinema and television. The series is expected to successfully bring the emotional depth and inner worlds of the characters from the manga to the screen.
Pilaf Alien's opening song reflects the band's energetic and melodic style. The group has previously contributed songs to popular anime series such as Given and Sk8 the Infinity. This adaptation is seen as part of the yaoi genre increasingly finding a place in the live-action world. In recent years, productions like Cherry Magic! and Utsukushii Kare have proven that live-action adaptations of the genre can be successful. The How Do We Relationship? series also aims to join these successful examples.
The series will begin airing in Japan on September 10. It has not yet been announced on which platform international viewers can watch the series, but considering that similar productions in the past have been available on platforms like Crunchyroll or Netflix, an announcement on this matter is expected soon. Manga fans are eagerly following the series as well as the ongoing story of the franchise. Momose and Nakamura's manga is still being published and continues to excite readers with new chapters.
