Haikara-san: Here Comes Miss Modern – Part 1

Haikara-san: Here Comes Miss Modern – Part 1 was released in 2017 as the first of a two-part theatrical film adaptation of Waki Yamato’s classic 1970s manga series. Produced by Nippon Animation and directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi, the film was designed to commemorate the manga's long-standing cultural legacy while introducing the Taisho-era story to a modern audience. The project sought to balance the narrative’s historical setting, which centers on the changing role of women in early 20th-century Japan, with updated visual sensibilities that honored the original character designs.

The film was well-received by fans of the source material for its faithful depiction of the protagonist, Benio Hanamura, and its lush period-appropriate aesthetic. By focusing on the first half of the original story, the production team aimed to capture the transition from the manga's romantic comedy roots into the more serious geopolitical challenges facing Japan at the time. This adaptation serves as a bridge between the vintage aesthetic of 1970s shojo manga and contemporary animation techniques, preserving the spirit of the iconic original while updating the pacing for a feature-length cinematic experience.