| Okusama wa 18-sai | |
| おくさまは18歳 | |
|---|---|
| Manga | |
| Written by | Miyoko Motomura |
| Published by | Shueisha |
| Magazine | Margaret |
| Demographic | Shōjo |
| Original run | 1969 – 1970 |
| Television drama | |
| Original network | TBS |
| Original run | September 29, 1970 – September 28, 1971 |
| Episodes | 53 |
| Television drama | |
| Original network | Fuji TV TWO |
| Original run | March 27, 2011 – present |
| Episodes | 4 |
Okusama wa 18-sai (おくさまは18歳, lit. "My Wife Is 18 Years Old") is a Japanese manga by Miyoko Motomura. It was published in Shueisha's Weekly Margaret from August 1969 to August 1970. It was adapted into television dramas in 1970 and 2011; there was also a film adaptation in 1971.
Synopsis
At American college Sweet Pea Gakuen, a young teacher, Ricky Nelson, and a female student, Linda Nelson, live a school life while hiding their marriage.
Media
Manga
Written by Miyoko Motomura, it was published in Shueisha's Weekly Margaret from August 1969 to August 1970.
Television series
1970
A television adaptation starring Yuki Okazaki as Asuka Takagi and Tetsuo Ishidate as Tetsuya Takagi aired from September 29, 1970, to September 28, 1971.
2011
A remake version starring Takanori Nishikawa and Natsuna Watanabe was broadcast from March 27, 2011.[1][2] In this version, Hokushin Gakuen, where Tetsuya works as a temporary teacher, merges with the girls' high school Asuka attends due to financial reasons caused by the declining birth rate.
Film
Following the success of the 1970 television series, a film adaptation was made in 1971. Due to financial difficulties faced by Daiei Film, Toho took over production. Thus, other than the main characters, the staff and cast were changed.
References
- ↑ 西川貴教主演ドラマ「おくさまは18歳」 [Takanori Nishikawa drama Okusama wa 18-sai]. FujiTV ONE TWO NEXT (in Japanese). Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ↑ "News: T.M. Revolution Remakes Okusama wa 18-sai Manga for TV". Anime News Network. February 3, 2011. Retrieved February 4, 2011.