Silver Spoon

"Silver Spoon" (Japanese: 銀の匙 Silver Spoon), is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa. The story is set at the fictional Ooezo Agricultural High School in Hokkaido and follows Yugo Hachiken, a city student from Sapporo who enrolls in the school to escape his strict father. Unlike his classmates, Yugo doesn't have a clear agricultural career path but envies their goals and dreams. The manga depicts his journey of adapting to his new environment, understanding the world of agriculture, and connecting with his friends. It was serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shōnen Sunday from April 2011 to November 2019. "Silver Spoon" has been adapted into an anime series and a live-action film. The anime, produced by A-1 Pictures, aired two seasons from July 2013 to March 2014. The live-action film, produced by Toho, was released in March 2014. The manga has received critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of agricultural life and exploration of adolescent growth, winning multiple awards and garnering a large global readership. As of February 2020, the manga has over 17 million copies in circulation.