TOKYOPOP Acquires Goth

TOKYOPOP has acquired distribution rights to Otsu-ichi’s mystery novel Goth and its one-volume manga adaptation created by Kendi Ohishi. Fox Atomic has hired video game writer J.T. Petty to adapt and direct an American live action film adaptation of the Goth novel about two “goth” teens that partner to solve six murders in their hometown.

The Goth manga adaptation will hit shelves in September with an 18+ age rating and a $10.99 retail price. The original novel will retail at $12.99 beginning in October.

Source: ICv2