Brian Wang
ブライアン・ワン (20)
A student at Clinton University, participating in study abroad at Fukuzawa University, having a home stay with the Shirai family in Saitama.
Web series appearances: Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 7, Episode 9
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白井一郎 Ichiro Shirai (16)
Brian’s host brother. A high school student, he goes to the community Aikido Club with Brian.
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坂本優子先生 Yuko Sakamoto-sensei (47)
Professor of Japanese at Fukuzawa University, Brian’s Japanese language teacher. She was also Eri’s advisor when Eri was an undergraduate.
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川村博 Hiroshi Kawamura (21)
A junior at Fukuzawa University. He is a volunteer language partner with Brian. Also a member of the university swimming club.
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鈴木綾乃 Ayano Suzuki (27)
A recently promoted black belt at the Aikido club where Brian and Ichiro train. She is a biology teacher at a local high school.
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Scene Photos
ACT Scenes by Location
Fukuzawa Univeristy Classroom
1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 5-2, 5-6
Shirai family living room
Residential Street
Dojo
Restaurant (with Suzuki-san)
Beach
Fukuzawa University Lobby
City Street
Brian and Ichiro’s room
Kawamura-san’s favorite restaurant
Teacher’s room
Concert Hall
Hot Spring
Neighbor’s living room
Baseball Stadium
Farewell Party Room