Kamurobamura-e
Manga by Mikio Igarashi
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Kamurobamura-e (かむろば村へ; "To Kamuroba Village") is a Japanese slice of life comedy seinen manga series written and illustrated by Mikio Igarashi. It was published by Shogakukan, with four volumes released.[1] A live action film adaptation titled A Farewell to Jinu (ジヌよさらば ～かむろば村へ～, Jinuyo Saraba: Kamuroba Mura e), directed by Suzuki Matsuo, was released on April 4, 2015.[2][3]
| Kamurobamura-e | |
First volume cover | |
| かむろば村へ | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy, slice of life |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Mikio Igarashi |
| Published by | Shogakukan |
| Magazine | Big Comic |
| Original run | 2007 – 2008 |
| Volumes | 4 |
| Live-action film | |
| A Farewell to Jinu | |
| Directed by | Suzuki Matsuo |
| Written by | Suzuki Matsuo |
| Released | April 4, 2015 |
Plot
Based on a manga series, the film stars Matsuda Ryuhei and concerns a man who develops a deep fear of money who moves to a small and remote village to deal with his phobia. The story takes place in Tōhoku region.[2]
Former bank clerk Takeharu thought he was strange when he moved to a remote village in Japan's northeastern Tohoku region after developing an inexplicable “money allergy.” However, as he attempts to live a peaceful rural life without currency, Kamuroba village's bizarre characters draw him out of his shell in this increasingly surreal madcap comedy.
However, when a nearby town leader attempts to overthrow the handyman bus driver mayor, Takeharu must prove his attachment to Kamuroba and its people.
Cast
- Ryuhei Matsuda as Takeharu Takami[2]
- Takako Matsu[2]
- Sadao Abe[2]
- Fumi Nikaidō[2]
- Toshiyuki Nishida[2]
Volumes
Reception
The film earned ¥52.057 million on its opening weekend in Japan.[8]
