Zekkyō Gakkyū (Japanese: 絶叫学級, "Screaming Lessons"[1]) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Emi Ishikawa, and had been published in Shueisha's Ribon magazine from 2008 to 2015. The format was a collection of horror-themed short stories that were presented by a ghost girl named Yomi.[1] It has been adapted in France by Tonkam.[2] In 2010, the series was given a "vomic" (voiceover comic) that starred Tomomi Kasai, Moeno Nitō, Haruka Ishida, and Reina Fujie, who are members of the Japanese idol group AKB48.[1] It was adapted into a live action film that was released on June 14, 2013.[3][4]

Zekkyō Gakkyū
絶叫学級
GenreHorror
Manga
Written byEmi Ishikawa
Published byShueisha
MagazineRibon
DemographicShōjo
Original run20082015
Volumes20
Live-action film
ReleasedJune 14, 2013 (2013-06-14)
Runtime77 minutes

Live-action cast

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Reception

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It won the award for Best Children's Manga at the 59th Shogakukan Manga Awards.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Zekkyō Gakkyū Shōjo Horror Manga Gets Film Adaptation". Anime News Network. 2013-01-31. Retrieved 2013-02-06.
  2. ^ "Japon Scary Lessons adapté en Film Live". manga-news.com (in French). 2013-01-30. Retrieved 2013-02-06.
  3. ^ a b c d e f ホラーマンガ「絶叫学級」映画化!川口春奈・広瀬アリスなど美少女キャストが結集. cinematoday.jp (in Japanese). 2013-02-01. Retrieved 2013-02-06.
  4. ^ "Live-Action Zekkyō Gakkyū Shōjo Horror Film's Trailer Posted". Anime News Network. 2013-03-22. Retrieved 2013-03-27.
  5. ^ "Cast & Staff". Zekkyō Gakkyū official website (in Japanese). Japan: Shueisha. Retrieved 2013-06-09.
  6. ^ "Magi, Kano-Uso, Zekkyō Gakkyū Win Shogakukan Manga Awards". Anime News Network. January 21, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
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