
Pride of the Campus (1962)
銀座の若大将
Overview
Young Yuichi (Kayama) romances Sumiko (Hoshi) while helping out at his family's restaurant, singing in a band, and preparing for an important boxing tournament.
Cast & Crew
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横道世之介
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Dou kyu sei – Classmates
同級生
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花束みたいな恋をした
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Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day
劇場版 響け!ユーフォニアム~誓いのフィナーレ~
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ニセコイ
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きみの色
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