Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring (1992)
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.
Cast
- Sumi Shimamoto - Kyoko Otonashi (voice)
- Hideyuki Tanaka - Souichirō Otonashi (voice)
- Issei Futamata - Godai Yusaku (voice)
- Ryuji Saikachi - Otonashi-rōjin (voice)
Screenplay
- Rumiko Takahashi (Comic Book)
- Rumiko Takahashi (Original Story)
Themes
Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
widow, married couple, flashback, boarding house, japanese woman, told in flashback, japanese man
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring stars Sumi Shimamoto, Hideyuki Tanaka, Issei Futamata, Ryuji Saikachi.
- How long is Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring?
- Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring?
- Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring is a Animation, Romance, Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring produced?
- Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring?
- The themes of Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring include: Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.