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[Final episode] The drama “Gekokokujo Kyuji” is set in Mie Prefecture ⚾ Tour of filming locations and related spots [As of December 19, 2023]
掲載日：2023.12.19
The drama ending in October 2023, TBS Sunday Theater ``Gekokujo Kyuji'', reached its final episode on December 17th (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 the final episode 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 for Episode 10 (the final episode) and a page about the panel exhibition that is being held for a limited time!
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 location and related spots for the final 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 the final episode, Koshiyama High School, which aims to become the ``Japan's No. 1 uprising'', finally, finally! Mie Prefectural Tournament Winner! You have decided to participate in Koshien! The appearance of former professional baseball player Daisuke Motoki as the manager of Iga Commercial, the final opponent, also became a hot topic.
Of course, the scenery of Mie Prefecture also appears in the final episode!
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Unique to Mie Prefecture! Rias coast scenery
An aerial photograph of the scenery of Ago Bay around Kashijima Ohashi Bridge in Shima City ShimaCity Prefecture has been released. It's a beautiful landscape unique to Mie Prefecture.
The official Mie Tourism YouTube channel features drone footage of various landscapes in Mie Prefecture, including Ago Bay, Mt. Gozaisho with its beautiful fall Mt.Gozaisho and frost-covered trees, and the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route!
Would you like to see Mie from the sky? Check the link button below 👇
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The port where the players were talking the day before the finals.
The day before the Mie University Tournament finals, the third-year students had dinner at Nagumo's and talked about their thoughts on the match at the port. If you are a fan of “Gekokokujo Kyuji”, this is a familiar port scene!
On Pearl Road, which connects TobaCity and ShimaCity, you can see scenery like this, as well as multiple observation decks and spots where you can enjoy lunch, making it perfect for a drive!
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The stage for the Mie Prefectural Tournament finals is near the industrial complex!
The final match was filmed at Kasumigaura Baseball Stadium in Yokkaichi City, YokkaichiCity Prefecture.
KasumigauraPark, where the baseball stadium is located, is one of the spots where you can see the Yokkaichi Complex Factory Night View, which is becoming more and more well-known even among people outside the prefecture! There was also an aerial shot of the industrial complex in the movie.
In addition to this, there are about 10 other spots where you can take photos of the factory night view. This time, we will introduce an article that picks spots where even beginners can easily take photos of factory night views, including KasumigauraPark.
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[Small information] It really is! What is Mie Prefecture's meat festival "Matsuzaka Beef Festival"?
Koshiyama High School has decided to participate in Koshien for the first time. Behind the scenes, school officials are working hard to raise funds to participate. In the movie, you can see him collecting donations at the Meat Festival.
In fact, there is a festival in Mie Prefecture called the Matsusaka Beef Festival that will make you hungry just hearing the name! In addition to actual sukiyaki and Matsusaka beef yakiniku (for a fee), there is also a ``Matsusaka Beef Exhibition,'' which is an exhibition of the best Matsusaka beef of the year.
For more information about the Matsusaka Beef Festival, check out the article below👇
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[Little information] About the culture of displaying shimenawa all year round
Towards the end of the drama, the Koshiyama High School baseball team's alumni meeting was held. Did you notice that shimenawa was displayed at the entrance of the inn where the event was held?
In Mie Prefecture, there is a custom of displaying shimenawa even after the New Year, especially in the Ise-Shima region.
There are various theories about the reason, such as ``to prevent epidemics from entering the house,'' but it's a good thing to take care of the shimenawa that was made with love!
[Extension decided until the end of January! 】TBS Sunday Theater “Descent Kyuji” ⚾ Panel exhibition is being held for a limited time!
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In addition to panels depicting filming scenes, props that appear in the movie are also on display.
Furthermore, official merchandise sales are also being held in the same building! (Stock is limited and may be sold out.)
Click here for details on the event period and access 👇
Click here for the spots that appeared in episode 9!
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Click here for links to the spots and each episode that appeared in episode 1!
