Skyhigh (manga)
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is a Japanese manga
which spawned a popular live-action TV drama
, starring Yumiko Shaku
, and 2003 theatrical release
starring the same actress in a big budget prequel to the TV series. The manga was written by Japanese manga author Tsutomu Takahashi
. Published in December 2001, the 240 page graphic novel follows the story of Izuko, a beautiful and mysterious "Guardian of the Gate" to the Afterlife. Izuku guides troubled souls who pass through, presenting them with three choices: to ascend to Heaven to await reincarnation; to deny their death and wander the earth as a ghost, or to seek vengeance upon the person who caused their death or suffering—but the consquneces of that, no matter how justified, is to be condemned to Hell.
Sequels include and . It may or may not be a coincidence that the artwork portraying Izuko in the two sequels appears to more closely resemble Yumiko Shaku
, the Japanese actress who portrays the character in the in TV series and film. Both sequels were published while the series was in production and at the height of its popularity.
All three manga were published by Shueisha
.
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
which spawned a popular live-action TV drama
Sky High (TV series)
is a live-action, supernatural Japanese television drama series, starring actress and model, Yumiko Shaku. It aired in Japan, first run, from 2003 to 2004, and was popular enough to spawn the 2003 feature film of the same name . Both are based on the Japanese manga, Skyhigh...
, starring Yumiko Shaku
Yumiko Shaku
, born in Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese actress and model. Her management is Tommy's Artist Company.- TV Dramas :*2011: BOSS...
, and 2003 theatrical release
Sky High (2003 film)
Sky High is a supernatural action film from director Ryuhei Kitamura. It is based on the manga of the same title by Tsutomu Takahashi and serves as a prequel to a Japanese television drama of the same name, and starring the same actress, Yumiko Shaku...
starring the same actress in a big budget prequel to the TV series. The manga was written by Japanese manga author Tsutomu Takahashi
Tsutomu Takahashi
' , born on September 20, 1965 in Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese manga artist, who is well known for his manga Jiraishin. As of March 2006, he is currently married and has one child...
. Published in December 2001, the 240 page graphic novel follows the story of Izuko, a beautiful and mysterious "Guardian of the Gate" to the Afterlife. Izuku guides troubled souls who pass through, presenting them with three choices: to ascend to Heaven to await reincarnation; to deny their death and wander the earth as a ghost, or to seek vengeance upon the person who caused their death or suffering—but the consquneces of that, no matter how justified, is to be condemned to Hell.
Sequels include and . It may or may not be a coincidence that the artwork portraying Izuko in the two sequels appears to more closely resemble Yumiko Shaku
Yumiko Shaku
, born in Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese actress and model. Her management is Tommy's Artist Company.- TV Dramas :*2011: BOSS...
, the Japanese actress who portrays the character in the in TV series and film. Both sequels were published while the series was in production and at the height of its popularity.
All three manga were published by Shueisha
Shueisha
is a major publisher in Japan. The company was founded in 1925 as the entertainment-related publishing division of Japanese publisher Shogakukan. The following year, Shueisha became a separate, independent company. Magazines published by Shueisha include Weekly Shōnen Jump, Weekly Young Jump,...
.