description Smart-san Overview
Set in the 1920s, Haikara-san ga Tooru is the story of the high-spirited tomboy Benio and her relationship with a handsome half-German soldier named Shinobu. Benio is a very outgoing and athletic girl with firm ideas about being able to live her life as she wants to. When she first meets Shinobu, she dislikes him intensely, even though he manages to help her out of a series of embarrassing mishaps. She is therefore surprised when she finds out that she has been forced into an arranged marriage and that her husband-to-be is none other than Shinobu!
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Is Smart-san the same series as Haikara-san ga Tooru?
Yes, Smart-san is an international title used for Haikara-san ga Tooru, the 1978 Nippon Animation TV adaptation. The different English names refer to the same historical romance series.
Who are Benio and Shinobu in Smart-san?
Benio Hanamura is a 17-year-old tomboy in Taisho-era Tokyo, and Shinobu Ijuin is the young Army officer chosen as her arranged fiancé. Their clash begins as resistance to the marriage and develops into the series' central romance.
How many episodes does Smart-san have?
The Nippon Animation TV series ran for 42 episodes from June 3, 1978 to March 31, 1979. Episodes are roughly 25 to 30 minutes, depending on the listing.
Is Smart-san historical or fantasy?
It is a historical romance and comedy set in Taisho 7, or 1918, Tokyo, with period customs, military service, arranged marriage, and the Great Kanto earthquake shaping the story. It is not a magic fantasy series; its drama comes from social change and Benio's independence.
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