Young Thugs: Kishiwada Youth Baseball Team
The 4th installment of the popular series "Kishiwada Shonen Gurentai". This time, the popular comedy duo Cocorico has been selected as the lead, and idol Hiroko Anzai has been selected as Madonna. In 1970, the boy Gus is uninterested in the fact that Ryuji, a fair-skinned and meek transfer student to the next class, becomes popular with the girls. One day, Ji-yan from Liichi forms a grass baseball team, and Gus, who is not good at baseball, becomes a member. Gus finds out that Ryuji, who is sickly, is also secretly practicing baseball, and starts practicing with him.
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Plot Summary
Set in the town of Kishiwada, the film follows a group of high school students who form a baseball team. Their journey is fraught with youthful rebellion, interpersonal conflicts, and the general chaos of adolescence. Amidst the struggles of baseball and life, they navigate their dreams, friendships, and the complexities of growing up in a small Japanese town.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its raw energy and unique blend of humor and drama. However, some found its narrative to be somewhat unfocused. Audiences generally appreciated its portrayal of youth culture and its unconventional storytelling.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its energetic and unconventional depiction of teenage life.
- Appreciated for its blend of comedy and drama, capturing the spirit of youth.
- Some critics noted a lack of narrative cohesion in its chaotic storytelling.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel 'Kishiwada Shonen Yakyu Dan' by Kaneshiro Kazuki, who also wrote the popular manga 'Bambino' and 'Kamikaze Girls'.
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