Okusama wa 18-sai
Okusama wa 18-sai is a Japanese manga by Miyoko Motomura. It was published in Shueisha's Weekly Margaret from August 1969 to August 1970. It was adapted into television dramas in 1970 and 2011; there was also a film adaptation in 1971.
Synopsis
At American college Sweet Pea Gakuen, a young teacher, Ricky Nelson, and a female student, Linda Nelson, live a school life while hiding their marriage.
Media
Manga
Written by Miyoko Motomura, it was published in Shueisha's Weekly Margaret from August 1969 to August 1970.
Television series
1970
A television adaptation starring Yuki Okazaki as Asuka Takagi and Tetsuo Ishidate as Tetsuya Takagi aired from September 29, 1970, to September 28, 1971.
2011
A remake version starring Takanori Nishikawa and Natsuna Watanabe was broadcast from March 27, 2011. In this version, Hokushin Gakuen, where Tetsuya works as a temporary teacher, merges with the girls' high school Asuka attends due to financial reasons caused by the declining birth rate.
Film
Following the success of the 1970 television series, a film adaptation was made in 1971. Due to financial difficulties faced by Daiei Film, Toho took over production. Thus, other than the main characters, the staff and cast were changed.