Streaming giant, Netflix has announced its plans to produce a live-action series based on the acclaimed Japanese manga, "Seven Deadly Sins" (Nanatsu no Taizai, or its literal translation, "The Seven Deadly Sins"). The news comes as the series continues to drive interest both domestically and internationally. While there are no known release dates or casting information at the time of the announcement, fans eagerly anticipate this adaptation of a beloved series.

In Japan, Anime and Manga enjoy a high level of popularity, with successes often being adapted into television series or movies. Local studios primarily produce these, but international involvement, as in the case of Netflix, is growing. This recognizes the global influence and appeal of such works, also reflecting the trend of international streaming platforms entering the animation and live-action adaptations market.

Similar to the US, where comic book franchises such as Marvel and DC are brought to life on screen, Japan sees its manga series receiving similar treatment. However, an international platform like Netflix producing the live-action adaptation strengthens the global reach and acknowledges the massive popularity of Japanese manga outside the country.