‘Turning Red’ to Get Manga Spin-Off From Viz Media in Spring 2023
thewrap.comon Twitter Friday, writing, “Get behind the music of Canada’s top fictional nineties boy band 4*Town in ‘Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red: 4*Town 4*Real.'” The story will be written by Canada-based comic book creator Dirchansky, with art by KAIfee.
Upon its release in February of this year, “Turning Red” — directed by Oscar-winning “Bao” filmmaker Domee Shi — became a sensation for its authentic representation of teen girls and Chinese heritage.
The story follows 13-year-old Mei (Rosalie Chiang), who strives to break free from her over-protective mother (Sandra Oh), in the process triggering a hereditary curse that causes her to transform into a giant red panda.
A significant plot point also covers Mei and her friends’ obsession with the fictional NSYNC-like 4*Town (consisting, incidentally, of five members).
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