Hibana: Spark

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Release Date

6/2/2016

Runtime

10 eps, 530 mins

Genres

Drama

Overview

Tokunaga, a comedian who is down on his luck, has a shock encounter with Kamiya, an older comedian, when he visits a fireworks event in Atami on a job. Tokunaga is deeply touched by Kamiya, and asks if he can become his apprentice. Kamiya is a genius type of comedian, who is full of human kindness. He accepts Tokunaga’s proposition on the condition that he will write his biography.

Status

Ended

Original Language

Japanese

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A tender portrait of artistic ambition and human connection following a struggling comedian who finds direction through an unlikely mentor. It's a slow, meditative exploration of what it means to pursue mastery and kindness in an unforgiving industry.