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Deborah, the Rival
Deborah, the Rival
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Deborah, the Rival

Original Title: デボラがライバル

1997
1h 34m
Comedy
Romance

Status

Released

Release

1997

Runtime

1h 34m

Storyline

A college girl, Asayo, falls for the star of her school’s football team, Igarashi. Her main rival in winning him is Deborah, a flamboyant drag-performing football player (okama) who shares her dorm. Despite their rivalry, Asayo and Deborah become friends, and he helps her pursue Igarashi. Complications arise when Asayo realizes Deborah secretly loves Igarashi. His feelings are eventually revealed, but Igarashi does not reciprocate. In the end, Asayo, Igarashi, and Deborah navigate romance, rivalry, and dorm life together, with friendships and loyalties intact.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 34m
Aug 9, 1997
Languages
Japanese
Director
Masako Matsuura
Production Countries
Japan

Top Cast

4 Cast Members

Hinano Yoshikawa

Hinano Yoshikawa

Shosuke Tanihara

Shosuke Tanihara

Shunsuke Matsuoka

Shunsuke Matsuoka

Tomoe Shinohara

Tomoe Shinohara

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