Reports circulating about a live-action film adaptation of Yuu Saiki’s popular shojo manga “Yamaguchi-kun Isn’t So Bad” (Yamaguchi-kun wa Warukunai) slated for a June 5 release appear to be unconfirmed by official sources. While the manga continues to be a favorite among fans, there has been no official announcement regarding a live-action film adaptation with this, or any, release date.
The Status of “Yamaguchi-kun Isn’t So Bad” Manga
Yuu Saiki’s “Yamaguchi-kun Isn’t So Bad” began serialization in Kodansha’s Bessatsu Friend shōjo manga magazine in September 2019. The series quickly garnered a following for its charming story. The manga did take a hiatus in June 2022 due to the author’s childbirth, but happily resumed serialization in July 2023, much to the delight of its readers. Kodansha USA Publishing has licensed the manga for digital release in North America, making it accessible to a broader international audience. As of June 2025, eleven volumes have been released.
The story follows Satsuki Shinohara, a shy student whose plans for a smooth high school debut are nearly derailed. She’s saved by the “gangster” student in her class, Yamaguchi-kun, and sets out to prove that he’s much more than his intimidating exterior suggests.
Addressing Potential Confusion with Other Manga Adaptations
It’s possible that the reports of a “Yamaguchi-kun” live-action film stem from confusion with other shojo manga series that have recently received or are slated for live-action adaptations. For example, the manga “Loving Yamada-kun at Lv999!” (Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru) has a live-action movie confirmed for March 2025. Another shojo series, “Honey Lemon Soda,” has also received a live-action adaptation. Fans frequently express desires for various shojo manga to receive anime or live-action adaptations, as seen in online discussions mentioning a hope for a “Yamaguchi-kun Isn’t So Bad” anime adaptation, further indicating that a live-action film has not been announced.
No Official Word on a Live-Action Project
Despite the manga’s popularity and ongoing serialization, official channels from Kodansha or other production companies have not made any announcements concerning a live-action film for “Yamaguchi-kun Isn’t So Bad.” Fans eager for adaptations of their favorite series should always look to official news outlets and publisher announcements for confirmed information.
