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In 1920s Japan, the spirited tomboy Benio navigates an arranged marriage with the handsome soldier Shinobu amidst societal expectations and the looming threat of the Kanto earthquake.
CHARACTERS
Benio Hanamura
A rebellious Taisho-era tomboy, Benio rejects tradition, pursuing kendo, Western fashion, and love, not arranged marriages.
Portrayed by Yokozawa Keiko, Hayami Saori
Shinobu Ijuuin
Romantic, handsome Shinobu, son of a German princess, courts Benio despite a strained relationship with his father.
Portrayed by Miyano Mamoru, Mori Katsuji, Kurosu Kaoru
DETAILS FOR THE CURIOUS
Studio
Nippon Animation
Season
Summer 1978
Start Date
1978-06-03
End Date
1979-03-31
Episodes
42
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