Trailer and Opening Theme Released for Live-Action Adaptation of Akiko Higashimura's "Vacance no Hōsoku" Manga
The live-action adaptation of Vacance no Hōsoku, penned by the beloved name of the manga world Akiko Higashimura, has finally revealed its highly anticipated main trailer and opening theme. According to the announcement, the track titled "I Got Your Back," performed by the rising K-pop star group ILLIT, will accompany every episode of the series. The show will meet viewers on Japanese television on July 27.
Higashimura is a mangaka known for her cult works such as Princess Jellyfish (Kuragehime) and Tokyo Tarareba Girls, and is particularly famous for blending the inner worlds of female characters with humor and drama. Vacance no Hōsoku ("Vacation Rules") is her romantic comedy series that has been published in Kiss magazine since 2022. The story follows a young woman who decides to escape the stress of work life to go on vacation, only to find herself in funny and romantic situations due to the strict rules she sets for herself. The manga has gained a large fan base, especially among working women in their 30s.
Although the lead actors of the live-action adaptation have not been fully announced yet, the trailer shows that great attention has been paid to the fashion and decoration style of the period. The production is expected to bring Higashimura's signature colorful and detailed visual language to the screen. ILLIT, who performs the opening song, is a K-pop group that has been frequently mentioned with their recent hit tracks; this collaboration shows the series' aim to appeal to both Japanese and international audiences.
Manga adaptations have been experiencing a golden age in Japan in recent years. While bringing an intimate, everyday story like Vacance no Hōsoku to live-action is always risky, Higashimura's previous adaptations (such as the Princess Jellyfish live-action film and series) generally received positive reviews. For this reason, fans hope that the new series will achieve the same success. More details regarding the cast and supporting characters are expected to be shared in the coming days. The series will be broadcast weekly starting July 27 and will likely be licensed to international platforms as well.
