
Daily Lives of High School Boys
2013

Representation Score
Limited
2018
Director
Tetsuo Shinohara
Runtime
110 minutes
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The film operates within established social and demographic frameworks typical of mainstream Japanese romantic comedies. It focuses on interpersonal dynamics and adolescent hierarchies rather than challenging existing social norms. While the protagonist plays a significant role in navigating major life changes, the social structure remains anchored in conventional popularity rules. The narrative prioritizes traditional social order and the consequences of breaking communal norms. Overall, the work lacks depth in reflecting multiple aspects of identity, presenting a homogeneous view of high school life that does not actively disrupt existing social or racial hierarchies.
Category Breakdown
The story revolves around a traditional love triangle involving the female lead and two male classmates. There are no representations of queer narratives or non-cisgender identities.
Shima Sumitomo adjusts to a new social environment, but the school's social hierarchy is dominated by the popularity of two male students. This setup emphasizes traditional adolescent power structures.
Set in Hokkaido, the film depicts a predominantly Japanese social setting. The cast and environment do not challenge traditional demographic norms through multi-ethnic representation.
The narrative examines family fragmentation due to divorce and the challenges of reintegration into a new household. It adheres to a conventional coming-of-age perspective on social cohesion.
The film does not depict or mention any physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
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Official Synopsis
After her parents divorced, Shima Sumitomo lived with her mother. She felt uncomfortable living with her stepfather and she was unable to hang out with people at her high school. Shima Sumitomo decides to move to Hokkaido where her father lives. At her new high school in Hokkaido, she meets classmate Gen Tatebayashi and Wao Sakurai. They are the two most popular boys at her school. A principle of her school is that "Gen and Wao are for everyone." If anyone breaks the rule, that person will be ostracized. Even so, Shima Sumitomo gets closer to Gen and Wao.

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