Natsuzora

Hello, everyone. How`s going?

 

Today, I am going to introduce my favorite drama filmed in Hokkaido.

Natsuzora is a story and the main character comes from Obihiro and is trying to become an animator.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

The place painted in red is Obihiro.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

Natsuzora is one of the asadora series broadcasted from April to September in 2019.

Asadora is broadcasted for 15minutes every morning on NHK since 1961. This series has been very famous and popular for men and women of all ages.

 

〈Plot Summary〉

Natsu lost her parents because of war, and she became orphan, so her father`s friend, Takeo, had to feed her. Natsu had big brother and little sister, but she got separated from them.

Takeo brought her to his home in Obihiro, Hokkaido. He runs a vast ranch. Natsu also helped to work there. Then, she met Taizyu, Takeo`s father. He is a first man to develop the ranch. She learned about the pioneering spirit and important things in life from him.

 

After graduating high school, Natsu went to Tokyo to become an animator. She faced many challenges, but overcame them. When her anime succeeded, she met a man who would become her husband in the future. He is Kazuhisa, a new producer at an animation company. They both work hard together.

 

On the other hand, Natsu heard that her brother and sister were in Tokyo. She started looking for them. The scene of their reunion was impressed me very much. Through this drama, you can learn that the importance of family bonds and challenges to overcome a painful past.

〈The Characters〉

　　　　　

①      Natsu　(Suzu Hirose)                       　　　   ②　Taiki   (Naoto Fuziki)

　　(June 19^th, 1998)                              　　　   (July 19^th, 1972)

Her debut was in “Mysterious Girl” in2013.      　  He was a musician 23 years ago.    

She is one of the greatest actors in Japan.     　    He is popular among housewives.

 

　　　　　　　　

③     Natsu`s brother (Masaki Okada)　　　　　　④　Natsu`s sister (Kaya Kiyohara)　　　　　　　　　　

(August 15^th, 1989)　　　　　　　　　　　　　　(January 30^th, 2002)　　　　　　　

He is an actor in Japan.                              　　　The most popular new actor in Japan.

He is one of the best movie stars.                  　　 Japanese academy award in 2021.

 

            　 

⑤     Taizyu （Masao Kusakari）　　　　　　　 　　  ⑥　Kazuhisa（Taisi Nakagawa）

(September 5^th, 1952)　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　(June 14^th, 1998)　　

He was a fashion model many years ago          　　  　 His popularity is soaring.

 

〈Main Music〉

Supittu/“That sweet Girl”（Yasasii anoko）

Debut 1987.                                         

“The sweet Girl” is thier 42^nd single CD.

 

Thank you for reading!