Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring
プレリュード めぞん一刻 めぐる春の桜のように…
Synopsis
Kyoko Otonashi is a 22-year-old widow. Six months have passed since the sudden death of her husband, Soichiro. In her resolve to move on, she has recently taken over the management of a boarding house owned by her father-in-law. She now finds herself reminiscing about the few seasons that she and Soichiro had together, and about the first time that she saw him: when he became her geology teacher during her final year of high school. This prequel is the third and final OVA released after the conclusion of MAISON IKKOKU, an animated series based on the manga by Rumiko Takahashi. The past events are retold through flashback sequences using scenes from the television series, with narration by Sumi Shimamoto as Kyoko.
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Maison Ikkoku (Juliette je t'aime) OAV Prelude (2/3)
Type: Clip • Published 2010-03-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1992
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shigeharu Shiba
- Screenplay & Story
- Rumiko Takahashi
- Original Title
- プレリュード めぞん一刻 めぐる春の桜のように…
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Kitty Films, Studio Deen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shigeharu Shiba
Rumiko Takahashi
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Shigeharu Shiba
Director
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What is Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring about?
Kyoko Otonashi is a 22-year-old widow. Six months have passed since the sudden death of her husband, Soichiro. In her resolve to move on, she has recently taken over the management of a boarding house owned by her father-in-law. She now finds herself reminiscing about the few seasons that she and Soichiro had together, and about the first time that she saw him: when he became her geology teacher during her final year of high school. This prequel is the third and final OVA released after the conclusion of MAISON IKKOKU, an animated series based on the manga by Rumiko Takahashi. The past events are retold through flashback sequences using scenes from the television series, with narration by Sumi Shimamoto as Kyoko.
Who directed Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring?
Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring was directed by Shigeharu Shiba.
Who stars in Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring?
The principal cast of Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring includes Issei Futamata, Sumi Shimamoto, Hideyuki Tanaka, Ryuji Saikachi.
When was Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring released and how long is it?
Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 27m.
Is Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring based on a book or true story?
Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Rumiko Takahashi".