It seems like lately there’s been so much talk of American adaptations of Japanese manga, anime and film. Well this time, it’s an American book series that will be adapted into a full-length feature anime. Mary Pope Osbourne, the author of the series, has been putting out these books since the early nineties. They’ve been sold in 33 countries; 29 volumes in Japan alone. The Magic Tree House is so popular in Japan, that it has become a staple in elementary schools there.
The film will be based on the Japanese version of the books which are animated by Ayana Amako. The film will open in Japan on January 7, 2012.
[Source: ANN]
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