, also known as ''Under the Same Moon'', is a Japanese

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series written and illustrated by Seiki Tsuchida. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''seinen'' manga magazine '' Weekly Young Sunday'' from 1998 to 2000, with its chapters collected in 7 '' tankōbon'' volumes. It was adapted into a live-action film, which premiered in Japan in November 2005.

Media

Manga

Written and illustrated by , ''Onaji Tsuki o Miteiru'' was serialized in Shogakukan's ''seinen'' manga magazine '' Weekly Young Sunday'' from 1998 to 2000. Shogakukan collected its chapters in seven '' tankōbon'' volumes, released from October 5, 1998, to April 5, 2000. The manga was published in France by Casterman.

Live-action film

A live-action film adaptation premiered in Japan on November 19, 2005. It was directed by

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and written by Junichi Mori, starring Yosuke Kubozuka,

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, Edison Chen,

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and Kyoko Kishida. It was distributed by Toei Company.

Reception

The manga received the Excellence Award at the third Japan Media Arts Festival in 1999. The live-action film debuted at eighth at the Japanese box office, and had earned $751,210.

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