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JO is a member of the nine-member boy group &TEAM and is set to make his film debut and first lead role in the live-action adaptation of the manga Wandance, which is currently in post-production for a November 27, 2026 release.
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JO, a member of the nine-member boy group &TEAM, is preparing for his first film lead role in the live-action adaptation of Coffee's manga Wandance. The film is set for a nationwide release on November 27, 2026, and is currently in post-production after filming took place in winter 2025. JO commented that he initially felt shock rather than joy at the casting, but after reading the original work he found similarities between himself and the protagonist Kabo. The film is directed by Naoya Kusaba, with a script by Keiichi Kobayashi and dance supervision by Charisma Kantaro, founder of the professional dance league D.LEAGUE. Production and distribution is handled by Happinet Phantom Studios.
The Wandance manga, serialized in Monthly Afternoon, has 15 volumes published and received a TV anime adaptation in 2025. The live-action film marks a notable crossover between K-pop idol work and Japanese manga filmmaking. Two character visuals and a character video have been released. JO makes his film debut and first lead role with this project.
Key facts
- Film debut and first lead role
- JO stars as protagonist Kabo (Kaboku Kotani) in the live-action Wandance film, his first film debut and lead role. ↗
- Release date
- The film is set for a nationwide release on November 27, 2026. ↗
- Filming and post-production status
- Filming took place in winter 2025, and the film is currently in post-production. ↗
- Director and scriptwriter
- The film is directed by Naoya Kusaba, with a script by Keiichi Kobayashi. ↗
- Dance supervisor
- Dance supervision is handled by Charisma Kantaro, founder of the professional dance league D.LEAGUE. ↗
- Production and distribution company
- Production and distribution is handled by Happinet Phantom Studios. ↗
- Manga source material
- The Wandance manga, serialized in Monthly Afternoon, has 15 volumes published and received a TV anime adaptation in 2025. ↗
Timeline
- Jun 21, 2026 Manga Wandance Gets Live-Action Film Starring &TEAM's JO
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- Jun 14, 2026 Bandai Releases Third Wave of JoJo Gashapon Figures
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