This summer, a new horror film will be shaking things up in theaters. Koji Shiraishi, the director of the 2016 film Sadako vs. Kayako, will be helming a live-action movie adaptation of Rensuke Oshikiri’s manga series Sayuri.
Oshikiri, known for his manga series Hi Score Girl, penned Sayuri from 2010-2011 in Gentosha Comics’ Comic Birz magazine. The horror series, which was published in two volumes, follows the strange phenomena haunting a family after moving into their dream home.
Oshikiri says Sayuri will be a must-see for horror viewers who are tired of protagonists fighting losing battles against the paranormal. Shiraishi also expressed his excitement about the project, adding that he believes it will “shake up the stagnant J-horror genre.”
Sayuri is scheduled to premiere in Japanese cinemas in Summer 2024. Keep an eye out for further news and updates!
Source: Comic Natalie
