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
GenreComedy, slice of life
Manga
Written byMikio Igarashi
Published byShogakukan
MagazineBig Comic
DemographicSeinen
Original run20072008
Volumes4
Live-action film
A Farewell to Jinu
Directed bySuzuki Matsuo
Written bySuzuki Matsuo
ReleasedApril 4, 2015 (2015-04-04)

Plot

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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

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Volumes

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  • 1 (December 10, 2007)[4]
  • 2 (April 10, 2008)[5]
  • 3 (October 10, 2008)[6]
  • 4 (December 26, 2008)[7]

Reception

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The film earned ¥52.057 million on its opening weekend in Japan.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Kamuroba Mura e vo". manga-news.com (in French). Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "1st Live-Action Jinuyo Saraba: Kamuroba Mura e Film's Teaser Posted". Anime News Network. December 28, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  3. ^ ジヌよさらば ~かむろば村へ~(2015). allcinema.net (in Japanese). Stingray. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  4. ^ "Kamuroba Mura e jp Vol.1". manga-news.com (in French). Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  5. ^ "Kamuroba Mura e jp Vol.2". manga-news.com (in French). Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  6. ^ "Kamuroba Mura e jp Vol.3". manga-news.com (in French). Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  7. ^ "Kamuroba Mura e jp Vol.4". manga-news.com (in French). Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  8. ^ "Japan Box Office Report – 4/4~4/5". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. April 7, 2015. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
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