Suzuka (manga)

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Suzuka
The cover of the first volume
涼風
(Suzuka)
Genre Romance, Comedy, Shounen, Sports, Harem, Drama
Manga
Authored by Kouji Seo
Publisher Flag of JapanKodansha
Flag of United StatesDel Rey Manga
Serialized in Weekly Shōnen Magazine
Original run 3 March 2004 – present
No. of volumes 15
TV anime
Directed by Hiroshi Fukutomi
Studio Studio Comet
Network Flag of JapanTV Tokyo Flag of PhilippinesHero TV
Original run 6 July 2005 – 28 December 2005
No. of episodes 26

Suzuka (涼風?) is a Japanese romance manga by Kouji Seo.[1] It has been adapted into a 26-episode anime series.[2] The manga has been licensed for publication in North America by Del Rey Manga. The anime series has been licensed for North American release by Funimation.[3]

Contents

[edit] Overview

Suzuka was written by Kouji Seo, and featured in the Weekly Shōnen Magazine and published by Kodansha since 3 March 2004. As of March 2007 15 volumes have been released and the series is still ongoing. Suzuka can be mistaken as a Love Hina ripoff because of similarities, including a girls' dormitory run by an aunt. Suzuka differs from Love Hina in story plot, especially after chapter two when the story becomes unique and plays out Yamato and his friends' lives.

An anime version was released on July 6, 2005 by Studio Comet under director Hiroshi Fukutomi, and was shown weekly on TV Tokyo. The series ends with 26 episodes, which coincides with Volume 9, Chapter 72 of the manga. The anime utilized original openings by COACH, and BGM by Takumi Masanori. The Suzuka anime series follows the manga closely.

[edit] Plot

The plot is based on a young man, Yamato Akitsuki, who moves from his rural home in Hiroshima prefecture to live at his aunt's apartment building/indoor bath complex in Tokyo and attend the local athletics-oriented high school. Before arriving at his new home he walks past his new school and sees a young girl practicing high jump at the track field.

He falls in love with her at first sight and does not expect to see her again. He soon discovers that the girl, Suzuka Asahina, is one of the occupants of his aunt's apartment. Because he pursues Suzuka, Yamato joins the track and field team in hopes of impressing her. Since joining the team, he discovers that he has the potential to become a top 100 meter sprinter. The story intertwines his pursuit of love and athletics.

[edit] Characters

The Suzuka series offers many unique and likeable characters, all who have different personalities, ranging from the serious Suzuka to the perverted Yashunobu, from the somewhat-crazy Yuuka to the completely crazy Megumi, Suzuka's Dr. Hyde.

Main article: List of Suzuka Characters

[edit] Anime

The anime version features the voice talents of many new actors. There are 26 episodes released by Studio Comet, and runs a plot almost identical to the manga, except for some obvious, required changes like the constant nude shots in the manga. Likewise,while the manga Yasunobu thought he was being successful, the anime Yasunobu was able to understand his feelings. This accepting Yasunobu was portrayed more often in the anime, whereas in the manga, he usually gives perverted tips, although he is generally understanding. Another aspect left out were the many conversations that occurred in the baths, which were only shown in the manga. In addition, for probably a similar reason, the hole connecting Yamato's room with Suzuka's room was left out.

Main article: List of suzuka episodes

[edit] References

  1. ^ Shōnen Magazine. Accessed 2007-03-13.
  2. ^ Suzuka (manga) at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia. Accessed 2007-02-01.
  3. ^ suzuka-licensed-by-funimation from japanator.com. Accessed 2007-03-16.

[edit] External links

Official sites
Suzuka
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Media: Anime Episodes • Manga Chapters • Music and OSTs
Main Characters: Yamato Akitsuki • Suzuka Asahina • Honoka Sakurai • Miki Hashiba • Yasunobu Hattori
Other Characters: Yuuka Saotome • Megumi Matsumoto • Miho Fujikawa • Ayano Fujikawa • Souichi Miyamoto • Tetsuhiko Kinugasu • Kenji Kobayakawa • Kazuki Tsuda • Arima Emerson • Tsuyoshi Kusakabe • Yui Amami • Saki Asai • Nana Shirakawa • Suzune Asahina • Hiroshi Sasaoka
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