Zekkyō Gakkyū Explained

Zekkyō Gakkyū
Ja Kanji:絶叫学級
Genre:Horror
Type:manga
Author:Emi Ishikawa
Publisher:Shueisha
Demographic:Shōjo
Magazine:Ribon
First:2008
Last:2015
Volumes:20
Type:live film
Runtime:77 minutes

is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Emi Ishikawa, and had been published in Shueisha's Ribon magazine from 2008 to 2015. The format was a collection of horror-themed short stories that were presented by a ghost girl named Yomi.[1] It has been adapted in France by Tonkam.[2] In 2010, the series was given a "vomic" (voiceover comic) that starred Tomomi Kasai, Moeno Nitō, Haruka Ishida, and Reina Fujie, who are members of the Japanese idol group AKB48.[1] It was adapted into a live action film that was released on June 14, 2013.[3] [4]

Live-action cast

Reception

It won the award for Best Children's Manga at the 59th Shogakukan Manga Awards.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zekkyō Gakkyū Shōjo Horror Manga Gets Film Adaptation. 2013-01-31. 2013-02-06. Anime News Network.
  2. Web site: Japon Scary Lessons adapté en Film Live. 2013-01-30. 2013-02-06. manga-news.com. fr.
  3. Web site: http://www.cinematoday.jp/page/N0049881. ja:ホラーマンガ「絶叫学級」映画化!川口春奈・広瀬アリスなど美少女キャストが結集. 2013-02-01. 2013-02-06. cinematoday.jp. ja.
  4. Web site: Live-Action Zekkyō Gakkyū Shōjo Horror Film's Trailer Posted. 2013-03-22. 2013-03-27. Anime News Network.
  5. Web site: Cast & Staff. Zekkyō Gakkyū official website. Shueisha. Japan. ja. 2013-06-09.
  6. Web site: Magi, Kano-Uso, Zekkyō Gakkyū Win Shogakukan Manga Awards. January 21, 2014. January 22, 2014. Anime News Network.