Deborah, the Rival
デボラがライバル
Synopsis
A college girl, Asayo, falls for the star of her school’s football team, Igarashi. Her main rival in winning him is Deborah, a flamboyant drag-performing football player (okama) who shares her dorm. Despite their rivalry, Asayo and Deborah become friends, and he helps her pursue Igarashi. Complications arise when Asayo realizes Deborah secretly loves Igarashi. His feelings are eventually revealed, but Igarashi does not reciprocate. In the end, Asayo, Igarashi, and Deborah navigate romance, rivalry, and dorm life together, with friendships and loyalties intact.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masako Matsuura
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazuhiko Ban
- Original Score
- Tore Johansson
- Original Title
- デボラがライバル
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masako Matsuura
Kazuhiko Ban, Kaoru Tada
Tore Johansson
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Masako Matsuura
Director
Kazuhiko Ban
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deborah, the Rival
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What is Deborah, the Rival about?
A college girl, Asayo, falls for the star of her school’s football team, Igarashi. Her main rival in winning him is Deborah, a flamboyant drag-performing football player (okama) who shares her dorm. Despite their rivalry, Asayo and Deborah become friends, and he helps her pursue Igarashi. Complications arise when Asayo realizes Deborah secretly loves Igarashi. His feelings are eventually revealed, but Igarashi does not reciprocate. In the end, Asayo, Igarashi, and Deborah navigate romance, rivalry, and dorm life together, with friendships and loyalties intact.
Who directed Deborah, the Rival?
Deborah, the Rival was directed by Masako Matsuura.
Who stars in Deborah, the Rival?
The principal cast of Deborah, the Rival includes Hinano Yoshikawa, Shosuke Tanihara, Shunsuke Matsuoka, Tomoe Shinohara.
When was Deborah, the Rival released and how long is it?
Deborah, the Rival was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Deborah, the Rival?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deborah, the Rival was composed by Tore Johansson.
Is Deborah, the Rival based on a book or true story?
Deborah, the Rival is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Kaoru Tada".