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[Episode 8] The drama “Gekokokujo Kyuji” is set in Mie Prefecture ⚾ Tour of filming locations and related spots [As of December 11, 2023]
掲載日：2023.12.11
A new drama for the October 2023 season, TBS Sunday Theater ``Gekokujo Kyuji'', started on October 15th (Sunday).
This drama is based on Mie Prefectural Hakusan High School in TsuCity, Mie Prefecture.
Since the drama is set in Mie Prefecture, filming locations are all over Mie Prefecture.
In this article, we will introduce the filming locations in Mie Prefecture that appeared in episode 8 of "Gekokokujo Kyuuji." Please go on a pilgrimage to the sacred place 🌟
At the end of the article, there is also a link to a page introducing the filming locations of the previous and subsequent episodes!
What is Sunday Theater ``Gekokokujo Kyuji''? It is a work that was modeled after a high school in Mie Prefecture!
The book ``Descent of Baseball Players: Mie Prefectural Hakusan High School's Miracle to Koshien'' (Kanzen) is a non-fiction book that chronicles the footsteps of Hakusan High School, which was a weak elementary school that lost in the first round of the prefectural tournament for 10 consecutive years, but participated in Koshien for the first time in the summer of 2018. is the original draft.
The drama is a work of fiction inspired by the book, and is an original story that is different from the book version.
The main character, Nagumo, a high school teacher who coaches Koshiyama High School's baseball team, will be played by Ryohei Suzuki, who will be starring in a Sunday theater for the second time in about two years since ``TOKYO MER~Running Emergency Room~''. Haru Kuroki plays Yamazumi, the baseball-loving manager of a former baseball powerhouse school. Also appearing are Haruka Igawa, Katsuhisa Namase, Rio Asumi, Mizuki Yamashita (Nogizaka46), and Kyon (Cotton).
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Staff members who have produced hit works
“Ishiko and Hanao – are you going to sue them for something like that? The story will be written by Sadoko Okudera, with the script written by producer Junko Arai and director Ayuko Tsukahara, who have brought many popular TBS dramas to life, including ``MIU404'' and ``Unnatural.''
These three have worked on the blockbuster drama ``Saiai,'' which won numerous awards, including the 59th Galaxy Awards Television Category Selection and the Tokyo Drama Awards 2022 Best Picture Serial Drama Category Grand Prix, so they can truly be called hit makers.
About the filming locations and related spots for the 8th episode of Sunday Theater “Gekokujo Kyuji”
``Gekokokujo Kyuji'' is a drama set in Mie Prefecture, so filming was done at locations throughout the prefecture. There are many beautiful scenery.
In episode 8, Koshiyama High School, which aims to become the ``Japan's No. 1 high school'', advanced to the top four. And the opponent for the semi-finals has been decided to be Seiha High School, the strongest school in the prefecture...! Will Koshiyama High School, which is gaining momentum, be able to defeat Seiha High School? ! I can't wait for episode 9! Of course, the scenery of Mie Prefecture also appears in episode 8!
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The bridge where Inuzuka and Yamazumi-sensei talked
At the end of episode 8, the starting members for the semifinal match against Hoshiba High School were announced. The starting pitcher for this match is not Ace Inuzuka, but Nemuro. Yamazumi-sensei calls out to Inuzuka, who is unable to hide his surprise as he heads home. It was a demonstration of the true nature of the ``Buddha's mountain dwelling.''
The scenery of the flowing river and submersible bridge (submersible bridge) is [Sinkabashi in Iinan district MatsusakaCity]. In addition to these, there are submerged bridges scattered throughout Mie Prefecture. You can check out the beautiful scenery of the submerged bridge from the link below! 👇
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The stylish lamp in the Nagumo family's bedroom is also a traditional craft from Mie Prefecture!
A lamp that gave a gentle light in the Nagumo family's bedroom. It was characterized by its delicate pattern.
In fact, this lamp is a product that uses Mie Prefecture's traditional craft [Ise Katagami]!
Ise Katagami is a paper pattern used to dye patterns and patterns onto fabrics such as kimonos, and is a traditional craft from Mie Prefecture that boasts a history of more than a thousand years. It has been designated as an important intangible cultural property by the country, and six craftsmen have been certified as living national treasures.
In keeping with modern lifestyles, it is being applied to lighting equipment, sliding doors, sliding doors, and more.
The image is from a different manufacturer than the lamp that appeared in the movie.
(Actually, this lighting appeared in episode 3... did you all notice it?)
Click here for the spots that appeared in episode 7!
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Click here for the spots that appeared in episode 9!
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