Sakura no Sono
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is a Japan
ese manga
series written and illustrated by Akimi Yoshida
. It was serialized from 1985 to 1986 in Hakusensha
's manga magazine LaLa
. The story focuses on individuals from a drama club that are putting on the play The Cherry Orchard
.
The manga was adapted into a film in 1990 by Shun Nakahara, and a remake was released in November 2008. Theatrical stage productions debuted at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space
in 1994 and at the Aoyama Round Theatre in 2007 and 2009.
by Anton Chekhov
for the anniversary of the school's founding. Each chapter follows the life of one of the club members while the preparations for the play go on.
in 1994 and another at the Aoyama Round Theatre in 2007 and 2009.
and at the 12th Yokohama Film Festival
and it was nominated for Best Film at the 14th Japan Academy Prize.
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ese manga
Manga
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series written and illustrated by Akimi Yoshida
Akimi Yoshida
is a Japanese manga artist.Yoshida is best known for the series Banana Fish. She twice won the Shogakukan Manga Awards for shōjo, for Kisshō Tennyo in 1984 and for Yasha in 2002...
. It was serialized from 1985 to 1986 in Hakusensha
Hakusensha
is a Japanese publishing company. It is headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo.The company mainly publishes manga magazines of various genres and is involved in certain series' productions in their games, original video animation, musical and their animated TV series....
's manga magazine LaLa
Lala
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. The story focuses on individuals from a drama club that are putting on the play The Cherry Orchard
The Cherry Orchard
The Cherry Orchard is Russian playwright Anton Chekhov's last play. It premiered at the Moscow Art Theatre 17 January 1904 in a production directed by Constantin Stanislavski. Chekhov intended this play as a comedy and it does contain some elements of farce; however, Stanislavski insisted on...
.
The manga was adapted into a film in 1990 by Shun Nakahara, and a remake was released in November 2008. Theatrical stage productions debuted at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space
The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space is a Japanese concert hall and theater located in Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo, operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture.- External links :...
in 1994 and at the Aoyama Round Theatre in 2007 and 2009.
Plot
The drama club of Oka Academy an all girl high school put on the play The Cherry OrchardThe Cherry Orchard
The Cherry Orchard is Russian playwright Anton Chekhov's last play. It premiered at the Moscow Art Theatre 17 January 1904 in a production directed by Constantin Stanislavski. Chekhov intended this play as a comedy and it does contain some elements of farce; however, Stanislavski insisted on...
by Anton Chekhov
Anton Chekhov
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian physician, dramatist and author who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short stories in history. His career as a dramatist produced four classics and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics...
for the anniversary of the school's founding. Each chapter follows the life of one of the club members while the preparations for the play go on.
Characters
- Atsuko is dating Shinichi Sakata, a boy on the rugbyRugby footballRugby football is a style of football named after Rugby School in the United Kingdom. It is seen most prominently in two current sports, rugby league and rugby union.-History:...
team at another high school, and worries about progressing their relationship.
- A girl who did not want to come to an all girls high school, Noriko becomes friends with Yuko after she stood to fellow clubs members spreading rumours about her.
- The president of the drama club, is seen by other members as having it together and is always addressed using polite Japanese because of it. Due to being teased when she was younger Yuko has a dislike for men.
- A close friend of Atsuko, Kurata is troubled by her height and femininity. She is popular with the girls at school for playing the role of a male character the year before.
- Atsuko's boyfriend, plays rugby for another high school.
Live-action films
The manga was adapted into a film in 1990 by Shun Nakahara, a remake was announced in 2007 by the same director and was released in November 2008. The plot is similar to the original manga, in which a modern-day all girls high school traditionally celebrates its anniversary by staging Chekov's play, but the faculty consider canceling the play because Noriko, a senior, was seen smoking in a coffee shop with students from a rival school.Theatre series
Two stage productions have been adapted, one at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art SpaceTokyo Metropolitan Art Space
The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space is a Japanese concert hall and theater located in Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo, operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture.- External links :...
in 1994 and another at the Aoyama Round Theatre in 2007 and 2009.
Reception
James Welker thinks the manga "could be included in the lesbian manga canon." The 1990 film won the Best Film awards at the 15th Hochi Film AwardHochi Film Award
The are film-specific prizes awarded solely by the Hochi Shimbun.- Categories :*Best Picture*Best International Picture*Best Actor*Best Actress*Best Supporting Actor*Best Supporting Actress*Best New Artist*Special Award*Best Director- Winner :...
and at the 12th Yokohama Film Festival
Yokohama Film Festival
The is a noticed yearly awards ceremony held in Japan. The festival was started as a small affair by fans and film critics, and first held on February 3, 1980. Ten films are chosen as the best of the year, and various awards are given to personnel...
and it was nominated for Best Film at the 14th Japan Academy Prize.