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Yesterday in Hibetsu

1984·Show
1Episode in1Season

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Melancholic and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

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About

Ryuichi Nakagomi (Ryo Amagiya), 20 years old. He moved to Tokyo last fall from the small coal mining town of Hibetsu in Hokkaido and is training to become a dancer while working as a waiter at a tap show venue in Akasaka. His father died in a mine accident, and he lives in his hometown with his mother Haruko (Midori Satsuki) and sister Yuko (Keiko Saito), who work in the mine during the day and run a bar at night. One day, Ryuichi decides to audition for a musical. At the venue, he spots his high school crush Yukari Onuma (Eri Ishida), who had gone missing.
Japanese DramaComing-of-Age StoryRural to Urban MigrationNostalgic ReflectionMelancholy ToneSlice of LifeCharacter DrivenSocial CommentaryYouthful Aspirations

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How many seasons does Yesterday in Hibetsu have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 1 episodes.

When did Yesterday in Hibetsu air?

It ran from 1984 to 1984 and has ended.

What language is Yesterday in Hibetsu in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.