There Goes Benio, the Smart Girl

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Benio, a peppy tomboy, is surprised to learn that she has been secretly betrothed by her grandfather to a young officer named Shinobu Ijuin. Because of his family’s noble status, Benio must first undergo rigorous training to learn how to be a proper bride and wife before she can marry. However, because of her vivacious personality, this proves to me more challenging than anyone imagined.

Released: Dec 12, 1987

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Yoko Minamino

Hiroshi Abe

Ken Tanaka

Shingo Yanagisawa

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