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Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen
Japanese manga series From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen (Japanese: 鼻下長紳士回顧録, Hepburn: Bikachō Shinshi Kaikoroku) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Moyoco Anno. It was serialized in Shodensha's josei manga magazine Feel Young from November 2013 to March 2018, with its chapters collected in two tankōbon volumes,
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Written and illustrated by Moyoco Anno, Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen was serialized in Shodensha's josei manga magazine Feel Young from November 8, 2013,[2][3] to March 8, 2018.[4][5] Shodensha collected its chapters in two tankōbon volumes, released on October 8, 2015,[6] and January 25, 2019.[7]
The series was digitally published in English by Crunchyroll Manga.[8] Cork released the first volume digitally on July 23, 2019.[9] In July 2023, Azuki announced that they had licensed the series for digital release.[10]
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The series received a short anime adaptation, for the Japan Animator Expo project, which was released online in May 2015. Shirō Sagisu composed the music and Cork handled production.[11][12]
In October 2020, it was announced that the series would inspire an American Broadway musical adaptation, which would be directed and choreographed by Rob Ashford and planned for a "worldwide release." Devin Keudell of Bespoke Theatricals is credited as general manager and Izumi Takeuchi is credited as producer.[13] A private invite and industry-only presentation was held at Gibney Dance in New York City on February 20 and 21, 2025. The staff comprises Duncan Sheik (music and lyrics), Leah Nananko Winkler (script), and Or Matias (music direction, conducting, and vocal and incidental music arrangements). Antonio Marion serves as executive producer, with Kenny Kurokawa and Takeshi Tanaka as producers. Associate producers include Nobu Matsukura, Shin Yamada, Yu Anne Ando, Ryohei Otani, and Yumi.[14]
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The series received an Excellence Award at the 23nd Japan Media Arts Festival in 2020.[15]
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