Two Shōjo Manga Get TV Anime, a Third Gets Live-Action Drama
From Far Away and Red River are headed to television as anime, while Please Save My Earth becomes a live-action drama starring Alice Hirose.
Three classic shōjo manga are getting screen adaptations, according to animeanime.jp. Kyoko Hikawa's From Far Away will be turned into a TV anime to mark the 35th anniversary of the start of its serialisation, while Chie Shinohara's Red River has also been confirmed for a TV anime. Saki Hiwatari's Please Save My Earth, by contrast, is being adapted as a live-action drama starring Alice Hirose.
The announcements come alongside a run of exhibition plans for shōjo manga. Shōjo Manga Infinity: Moto Hagio × Ryoko Yamagishi × Waki Yamato Three-Person Exhibition will be held at the National Art Center, Tokyo, from October 28, 2026 to February 8, 2027.
A Yukari Ichijo: The Wallflower Exhibition is scheduled for Yurakucho Marui from December 19, 2026 to January 11, 2027.
The Fukuoka leg of the Crest of the Royal Family original artwork exhibition will run at Hakata Marui from January 16 to January 31, 2027.
Quick answers
Which shōjo manga are getting anime adaptations?
Kyoko Hikawa's From Far Away, timed to the 35th anniversary of its serialisation, and Chie Shinohara's Red River.
Which title is getting a live-action drama?
Saki Hiwatari's Please Save My Earth, with Alice Hirose in the lead role.
When does the three-artist shōjo manga exhibition open?
It runs at the National Art Center, Tokyo, from October 28, 2026 to February 8, 2027.