Okusama wa 18-sai explained

Okusama wa 18-sai
Ja Kanji:おくさまは18歳
Type:manga
Author:Miyoko Motomura
Publisher:Shueisha
Demographic:Shōjo
Magazine:Margaret
First:1969
Last:1970
Type:drama
Network:TBS
First:September 29, 1970
Last:September 28, 1971
Episodes:53
Type:drama
Network:Fuji TV TWO
First:March 27, 2011
Episodes:4

is a Japanese manga by Miyoko Motomura. It was published in Shueisha's Weekly Margaret from August 1969 to August 1970. It was adapted into television dramas in 1970 and 2011; there was also a film adaptation in 1971.

Synopsis

At American college Sweet Pea Gakuen, a young teacher, Ricky Nelson, and a female student, Linda Nelson, live a school life while hiding their marriage.

Media

Manga

Written by Miyoko Motomura, it was published in Shueisha's Weekly Margaret from August 1969 to August 1970.

Television series

1970

A television adaptation starring Yuki Okazaki as Asuka Takagi and Tetsuo Ishidate as Tetsuya Takagi aired from September 29, 1970, to September 28, 1971.

2011

A remake version starring Takanori Nishikawa and Natsuna Watanabe was broadcast from March 27, 2011.[1] [2] In this version, Hokushin Gakuen, where Tetsuya works as a temporary teacher, merges with the girls' high school Asuka attends due to financial reasons caused by the declining birth rate.

Film

Following the success of the 1970 television series, a film adaptation was made in 1971. Due to financial difficulties faced by Daiei Film, Toho took over production. Thus, other than the main characters, the staff and cast were changed.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ja:西川貴教主演ドラマ「おくさまは18歳」 . Takanori Nishikawa drama Okusama wa 18-sai . 2023-09-07 . FujiTV ONE TWO NEXT . ja.
  2. Web site: 2011-02-03 . News: T.M. Revolution Remakes Okusama wa 18-sai Manga for TV . 2011-02-04 . Anime News Network.