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Classmates

Focus on Queer Anime: Classmates

Shôko Nakamura / JP, 2016 / 60 min.

Classmates is the romantic feature debut by Shouko Nakamura and is told in a series of vignettes.

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Based on an original manga by Asumiko Nakamura, the story follows two students in an all-boys high school. Rehearsing and hanging out together, the boys practice their singing skills. While they listen to each other's voice and harmonize, their hearts start to beat together. With watercolour effects, elongated human figures and occasional split screens, Nakamura has crafted a tender and intimate queer romance.

The film will be introduced by anime curator Tess Wiskerke.

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Director

Shôko Nakamura

Production year

2016

Country

JP

Original title

Doukyuusei

Length

60 min.

Language

Japanese

Subtitles

ENG

Format

DCP

Part of

Kaboom 2023

Mark your calendar, set the alarm… March 30th through April 2nd. Let yourself be immersed in the animation world during Kaboom Animation Festival. The festival can also be followed online until 2 April.

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