An early look at the cover of Shueisha's Young Jump magazine (out Thursday) has revealed that a live-action adaptation of Kenichi Tachibana and Yū Sasuga's Terra Formars is in development. Famed Ichi the Killer, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney and Crows director Takashi MIIKE is set to direct. To date, the manga has released 11 volumes and currently has 10 million copies in circulation. An anime adaptation of Terra Formars was simulcast during Crunchyroll's Fall 2014 anime season and drew praise from fans and critics alike.
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Terra Formars (テラフォーマーズ) is a 2011 Japanese sci-fi manga written by Yū Sasuga and illustrated by Kenichi Tachibana. The story follows that in an attempt to colonize Mars, 21st century humanity first sought to terra form the planet by sending modified algae to change the planets atmosphere. Cockroaches were cleverly used as the method to transport the algae across the planet. Five hundred years later, the first humans descended upon Mars to see if the terra forming experiment was successful. What greeted them were giant, mutated cockroaches who possessed immense strength. The landing party was completely wiped out but not before sending a warning back to Earth. Decades later, (and with a mysterious illness sweeping Earth that may have connections to the terra forming experiment) another expedition is launched but this time, the passengers have had their DNA grafted with other bugs and animals which has bestowed them with increased strength and durability. Now, this new expedition must get to the bottom of the mysterious illness and the true catalyst behind this astounding evolution. |