The adaptation of a work (e.g., manga or anime) into live-action (using real actors), as in a film or TV drama.
人気漫画が来年実写化されると発表された。
It was announced that a popular manga will be adapted into live-action next year.
実写化には原作ファンの賛否が分かれることが多い。
Live-action adaptations often divide fans of the original work.
映画の実写化はキャスティングと脚本が重要だ。
Casting and the screenplay are important when adapting a work into a live-action film.