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Natsu e no Tobira
Cover of the Anthology Book Natsu e no Tobira夏への扉
(The Door into Summer)Genre Drama, Romance Manga Written by Keiko Takemiya Published by Hakusensha Magazine Hana to Yume Original run October 1975 – October 1975 Volumes 1 Anime film Directed by Mamoru Masaki
Toshio HirataStudio Toei Animation
MadhouseReleased March 20, 1981 Runtime 60 minutes Natsu e no Tobira (夏への扉, The Door Into Summer ) is a 1975 Japanese manga by Keiko Takemiya. It is an early example of a shōnen-ai manga. It was originally serialized in Hana to Yume, published by Hakusensha, and it was re-released in 2000 by Kodansha. An animated film version of this manga was released on March 20, 1981 in Japan.
Manga
The original manga of Natsue no Tobira is a short story, which was first appeared in 19th and 20th issues of magazine Hana to Yume in October, 1975. This work was contained in the anthology book of Keiko Takemiya, published in 1976. Later, 60 minutes anime work was produced based on this manga story.
Characters
- Marion
- A handsome, clever student of the certain school in France.
- Jacques
- Marion's friend, class-mate
- Lindo
- Marion's friend, class-mate
- Claude
- Marion's friend, class-mate. He feels solitude and asks Marion to love him. He commits suicide.
- Ledania
- A pretty young girl. Daughter of mayor of the town. Many boys adore her.
- Sara
- A beautiful woman. Love of Count Cluny. She loves and makes love with Marion. It is the first experience for Marion.
- Le Comte de Cluny (Count Cluny)
- Politician, Lover of Sara.
External links
- Natsu e no Tobira (manga) at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia
- Review at Anime News Network
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- Drama anime and manga
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- Manga of 1975
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