12 New Cast Members Join Live-Action High School Family: Kokosei Kazoku Film
The long-awaited live-action adaptation of High School Family: Kokosei Kazoku has announced its new cast. According to the announcement made on July 22, 2026, a total of 12 more actors have joined the project, including Masaya Kimura, Miyu Honda, Yūka Kageyama, Anna Kurasawa, and Ryōtarō Sakaguchi. These names will portray some of the main characters in the film.
Although the full details of the roles have not been shared yet, the cast, which particularly emphasizes young talent, aims to reflect the cheerful and chaotic family dynamics of the manga. High School Family: Kokosei Kazoku depicts the comedic events that arise when a family suddenly turns into high school students. The manga was created by Towa Oshima and has been published on the Shonen Jump+ platform since 2020, quickly gaining a large fan base.
The live-action adaptation will bring the manga's absurd humor and warm family bonds to the big screen. It is reported that a director known for previous youth comedies is at the helm. The film is planned to be released in Japan within 2026. Along with the actors announced previously for the lead roles, the cast is now almost complete with these 12 new names.
Considering that the manga has reached over 5 million readers globally, this adaptation is a great source of excitement for both local and international fans. In particular, how the colorful characters of Kokosei Kazoku will come to life in the live-action format is a matter of curiosity. New trailers and actor interviews are expected in the coming months; stay tuned!
