The live-action film adaptation of Mizuki Hoshino's romance shojo manga, Fukakouryoku no I LOVE YOU (Unavoidable I Love You), is slated for a theatrical release in Japan on March 5, 2025. The announcement was accompanied by the launch of the film's official website and X (formerly Twitter) account, which revealed a teaser visual featuring the two lead actors.

Kota Nomura is cast as Saku Wataya, and Juri Kosaka will portray Sena Kodama. The film is directed by Yuka Yasukawa, known for her work on the live-action adaptation of Mashiro's romantic comedy manga My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. The screenplay is penned by Haruka Okita, whose previous works include And Yet, You Are So Sweet and Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight.

Manga Background

Mizuki Hoshino's original manga, Fukakouryoku no I LOVE YOU, has been serialized in Shueisha's bimonthly shojo manga magazine Margaret since August 2023. To date, nine collected volumes of the manga have been released, with total copies in print exceeding 1.8 million.

The story centers on the secret relationship between Saku Wataya, the basketball team's ace, and Sena Kodama, a peace-loving heroine. Sena, who has harbored an unrequited crush on Saku since middle school, confesses her feelings to him. In response, Saku proposes a trial dating period, after which he unexpectedly becomes a possessive boyfriend.

Key points

  • Fukakouryoku no I LOVE YOU live-action film premieres March 5, 2025, in Japan.
  • Kota Nomura plays Saku Wataya, and Juri Kosaka plays Sena Kodama.
  • Yuka Yasukawa directs the film; Haruka Okita writes the screenplay.
  • The original manga by Mizuki Hoshino has over 1.8 million copies in print.
  • The film's official website and X account launched with a teaser visual.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Oct 20, 2026