Winter Cicada (2007)

02/23/2007 (JP) • Animation, Drama, War & Politics • 33m

Overview

Fuyu no Semi is a Japanese anime OVA loosely based on the manga series, Embracing Love, which also aired on the Logo cable channel in the US. The story, set in historical Japan, follows two samurai from opposing political groups, one protectionist and the other globalist, who fall in love with each other.

Winter Cicada (2007)

02/23/2007 (JP) • 33m

Animation, Drama, War & Politics

Overview

Fuyu no Semi is a Japanese anime OVA loosely based on the manga series, Embracing Love, which also aired on the Logo cable channel in the US. The story, set in historical Japan, follows two samurai from opposing political groups, one protectionist and the other globalist, who fall in love with each other.

Top Billed Cast

Shin-ichiro Miki

Kusaka Touma (voice)

3 Episodes

Toshiyuki Morikawa

Akizuki Keiichirou (voice)

3 Episodes

Showtaro Morikubo

Masanoshin Aizawa (voice)

3 Episodes

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Last Season

2007 | 3 Episodes

Season 1 of Winter Cicada premiered on February 23, 2007.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Scripted

Original Language

Japanese

Keywords

japan

samurai

forbidden love

lgbt

star crossed lovers

english lesson

imperial japan

ritual suicide

anime

shogunate

secrecy

globalisation

protectionism

boys' love (bl)

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