A different live-action version was released in Japan on July 5, 2008.
Warner Bros. announced a live-action version of the original novel.
Universe Entertainment later created a live-action version of Ma's poster.
There were two British series, an animated one in 1967, followed by a live-action version in 1988.
Annie, on the other hand, is a live-action version of Jessica Rabbit.
The live-action version presents Mamoru as a much more silent, yet dedicated person.
In 2000, it was adapted again as a live-action version.
Zaentz licensed the rights to a live-action version to Miramax 19 years later.
The animated and live-action versions share a common theme song, which has been covered many times by different performers.
Lewis was strongly opposed to the creation of live-action versions of his works.