Bokura ga Ita (film)
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is a 2012 Japanese film based on the manga of the same name. It is directed by the director Takahiru Miki and stars Toma Ikuta
, Yuriko Yoshitaka
. The film will be released in two parts, with the first scheduled to be released in Japanese cinemas in the spring of 2012. The second part will be released 4-5 weeks after the first part.
. The manga was first serialized in Betsucomi
, and it won the 50th Shogakukan Manga Award
for Shōjo manga. Director Takahiru Miki will direct the film, and film will be produced by Tomoko Yoshida.
The main cast of Bokura ga Ita was revealed on 2 May 2011. Toma Ikuta
, who previously starred in the films Hanamizuki
and No Longer Human
, will be starring in this film as Motoharu Yano, a boy who is popular with most girls in the class. Actress Yuriko Yoshitaka
, the recipient of the Best Newcomer award at the 28th Yokohama Film Festival
, will star as Nanami Takahashi, a classmate of Motoharu. In addition, Sosuke Takaoka will play the role of Masafumi Takeuchi, Yano's close friend, and Yuika Motokariya
will play Yuri Yamamoto, the younger sister of Motoharu's late girlfriend.
The filming of Bokura ga Ita took place in Kushiro, Hokkaido
. This is the hometown of Yuki Obata, the manga artist of Bokura ga Ita
, the manga this film is based on. The filming began on May 2011. The film will also be filmed in Sapporo, Hokkaido
and in Tokyo
.
Toma Ikuta
is a Japanese talent artist part of Johnny's Jr. under the supervision of Johnny & Associates.-Career :Ikuta Toma used to be in a variety show for kids called Tensai Terebi kun. Being a member of a then all-children band called Strawberry Parfait, he was popular with the audience...
, Yuriko Yoshitaka
Yuriko Yoshitaka
is a Japanese actress who is represented by the Japanese agency Amuse.-Career:Yoshitaka made her acting debut in 2006. She was given the lead role in the live-action adaptation of Hitomi Kanehara's award-winning novel Snakes and Earrings in 2007...
. The film will be released in two parts, with the first scheduled to be released in Japanese cinemas in the spring of 2012. The second part will be released 4-5 weeks after the first part.
Cast
- Toma IkutaToma Ikutais a Japanese talent artist part of Johnny's Jr. under the supervision of Johnny & Associates.-Career :Ikuta Toma used to be in a variety show for kids called Tensai Terebi kun. Being a member of a then all-children band called Strawberry Parfait, he was popular with the audience...
as Motoharu Yano - Yuriko YoshitakaYuriko Yoshitakais a Japanese actress who is represented by the Japanese agency Amuse.-Career:Yoshitaka made her acting debut in 2006. She was given the lead role in the live-action adaptation of Hitomi Kanehara's award-winning novel Snakes and Earrings in 2007...
as Nanami Takahashi - Sosuke Takaoka as Masafumi Takeuchi
- Yuika MotokariyaYuika Motokariyais a Japanese actress. She is signed with the Stardust Promotion agency.-Dramas:* 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi sensei Season 6 * Satokibi Batake no Uta * Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai wo Sakebu * Fight...
as Yuri Yamamoto
Production
Bokura ga Ita is a film based on a manga of the same nameBokura ga Ita
is an on-going Japanese romance manga by Yuki Obata, centering around the high school life of freshman girl, Nanami Takahashi. It has been serialized in Betsucomi since 2002. The series went on hiatus in early 2008, but resumed publication in June 2009. The series is licensed for an English...
. The manga was first serialized in Betsucomi
Betsucomi
, formerly known as Bessatsu Shōjo Comic, is a monthly Japanese shōjo manga magazine published by Shogakukan, originally aimed at young girls, but increasingly marketed to older teens and young women. It is released on the 13th of each month...
, and it won the 50th Shogakukan Manga Award
Shogakukan Manga Award
The is one of Japan's major manga awards, sponsored by Shogakukan Publishing. It has been awarded annually for serialized manga since 1955 and features candidates from a number of publishers.The current award categories are:...
for Shōjo manga. Director Takahiru Miki will direct the film, and film will be produced by Tomoko Yoshida.
The main cast of Bokura ga Ita was revealed on 2 May 2011. Toma Ikuta
Toma Ikuta
is a Japanese talent artist part of Johnny's Jr. under the supervision of Johnny & Associates.-Career :Ikuta Toma used to be in a variety show for kids called Tensai Terebi kun. Being a member of a then all-children band called Strawberry Parfait, he was popular with the audience...
, who previously starred in the films Hanamizuki
Hanamizuki
is a 2010 Japanese romance drama film inspired by the lyrics of a love song of the same name by Yō Hitoto. The film is directed by Nobuhiro Doi, and its script was written by Noriko Yoshida. The film spans the ten-year period from 1996 to 2006, and it stars Yui Aragaki as Sae, a high school student...
and No Longer Human
No Longer Human
is a Japanese novel by Osamu Dazai. Published after Run Melos and The Setting Sun, No Longer Human is considered Dazai's masterpiece and ranks as the second-best selling novel in Japan, behind Kokoro....
, will be starring in this film as Motoharu Yano, a boy who is popular with most girls in the class. Actress Yuriko Yoshitaka
Yuriko Yoshitaka
is a Japanese actress who is represented by the Japanese agency Amuse.-Career:Yoshitaka made her acting debut in 2006. She was given the lead role in the live-action adaptation of Hitomi Kanehara's award-winning novel Snakes and Earrings in 2007...
, the recipient of the Best Newcomer award at the 28th Yokohama Film Festival
Yokohama Film Festival
The is a noticed yearly awards ceremony held in Japan. The festival was started as a small affair by fans and film critics, and first held on February 3, 1980. Ten films are chosen as the best of the year, and various awards are given to personnel...
, will star as Nanami Takahashi, a classmate of Motoharu. In addition, Sosuke Takaoka will play the role of Masafumi Takeuchi, Yano's close friend, and Yuika Motokariya
Yuika Motokariya
is a Japanese actress. She is signed with the Stardust Promotion agency.-Dramas:* 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi sensei Season 6 * Satokibi Batake no Uta * Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai wo Sakebu * Fight...
will play Yuri Yamamoto, the younger sister of Motoharu's late girlfriend.
The filming of Bokura ga Ita took place in Kushiro, Hokkaido
Hokkaido
, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...
. This is the hometown of Yuki Obata, the manga artist of Bokura ga Ita
Bokura ga Ita
is an on-going Japanese romance manga by Yuki Obata, centering around the high school life of freshman girl, Nanami Takahashi. It has been serialized in Betsucomi since 2002. The series went on hiatus in early 2008, but resumed publication in June 2009. The series is licensed for an English...
, the manga this film is based on. The filming began on May 2011. The film will also be filmed in Sapporo, Hokkaido
Hokkaido
, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...
and in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
.