Dou kyu sei – Classmates
同級生
“Sincerely, Slowly, Falling in Love.”
Synopsis
Rihito Sajo, an honor student with a perfect score on the entrance exam and Hikaru Kusakabe, in a band and popular among girls, would have never crossed paths. Until one day they started talking at the practice for their school’s upcoming chorus festival. After school, the two meet regularly, as Hikaru helps Rihito to improve his singing skills. While they listen to each other’s voice and harmonize, their hearts start to beat together.
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Doukyusei (Classmates) Movie Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 20, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shoko Nakamura
- Screenplay & Story
- Asumiko Nakamura
- Original Score
- Kotaro Oshio
- Original Title
- 同級生
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- A-1 Pictures, Aniplex, HALF H･P STUDIO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shoko Nakamura
Asumiko Nakamura
Kotaro Oshio
Yukiko Nagase
Shigeru Nishiyama
Shizuka Kurosaki, Atsuhiro Iwakami, Tomonori Ochikoshi
Department Leadership Roster
Shizuka Kurosaki
Producer
Yukiko Nagase
Director of Photography
Shigeru Nishiyama
Editor
Kotaro Oshio
Original Music Composer
Shoko Nakamura
Director
Asumiko Nakamura
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dou kyu sei – Classmates
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What is Dou kyu sei – Classmates about?
Rihito Sajo, an honor student with a perfect score on the entrance exam and Hikaru Kusakabe, in a band and popular among girls, would have never crossed paths. Until one day they started talking at the practice for their school’s upcoming chorus festival. After school, the two meet regularly, as Hikaru helps Rihito to improve his singing skills. While they listen to each other’s voice and harmonize, their hearts start to beat together.
Who directed Dou kyu sei – Classmates?
Dou kyu sei – Classmates was directed by Shoko Nakamura.
Who stars in Dou kyu sei – Classmates?
The principal cast of Dou kyu sei – Classmates includes Kenji Nojima, Hiroshi Kamiya, Hideo Ishikawa, Yurino.
When was Dou kyu sei – Classmates released and how long is it?
Dou kyu sei – Classmates was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
How much did Dou kyu sei – Classmates make at the box office?
Dou kyu sei – Classmates grossed $1.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Dou kyu sei – Classmates?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dou kyu sei – Classmates was composed by Kotaro Oshio.
Is Dou kyu sei – Classmates based on a book or true story?
Dou kyu sei – Classmates is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Asumiko Nakamura".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dou kyu sei – Classmates?
Dou kyu sei – Classmates holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).