Netflix Locks Down Its Next Live-Action Manga Adaptation (& It’s Coming Soon)

In recent years, there’s been a significant improvement in the quality of live-action adaptations of anime and manga series, with Netflix leading the charge. Their live-action version of Eiichiro Oda’s shonen epic One Piece has been well-received by fans worldwide for its faithful adaptation of the original manga’s characters and setting. Now, Netflix is set to adapt another manga series, this time focusing on a yaoi genre.

Smash Hit Shonen Jump Rom-Com Gets 2026 Anime Confirmation

Fans of Shonen romance have enjoyed popular anime adaptations such as “Blue Box” in 2024, but they might be eager for more. Excitingly, “You And I Are Polar Opposites” confirmed its anime adaptation in January 2026, thanks to Studio Lapin’s announcement through Oricon. This news was revealed on the same day as the original manga by Kōcha Agasawa concluded, on November 24th. We look forward to seeing how the distinctive art style of Agasawa and the studio behind recent hits like “Undead Murder Farce” will contribute to the upcoming anime.