Series
1 Litre of Tears
DramaFamily
1 Rittoru no Namida is a Japanese television drama for Fuji Television about a girl who was diagnosed with an incurable degenerative disease at 15, but was able to continue her life until her death at the age of 25.
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Seasons & episodes
The story of a family whose 15-year-old eldest daughter comes down with an incurable disease (Spinocerebellar Degeneration) but puts up a fierce battle to live while bearing up under her infirmity. It also recounts in a positive manner the warm-hearted days of her family, boyfriend, and friends who cried and laughed while supporting her.
1The Beginning of a Youth11 Oct 2005 · 53m · ★ 8.0Aya Ikeuchi is a junior high school student preparing for the high school entrance exam. Surrounded by her cheerful and reliable mother, Shioka, her father, Mizuo, who runs a tofu store, and her three younger siblings, Ako, Hiroki, and Rika, she leads an ordinary but lively and happy life.
215 Years Old, Creeping Disease18 Oct 2005 · 47m · ★ 9.0Dr. Mizuno, a neurologist at the Jounan University Hospital who examined Aya, told Aya's mother, Shioka, that her disease was thought to be spinocerebellar degeneration. This disease causes the cerebellum to atrophy for some reason and the nerve cells in the cerebellum break down, making it increasingly difficult for her to move her body.
3Why Did the Disease Choose Me?25 Oct 2005 · 47m · ★ 7.0With the choir competition just 10 days away, Aya, Haruto, and the other members of Class A of the first year are eager to practice. However, Aya, who has begun to notice something wrong with her body, sees blurred music during chorus practice and is struck by an inexplicable anxiety.
4Two Loneliness1 Nov 2005 · 47m · ★ 7.0Aya is told by Dr. Mizuno, a neurologist at Jounan University Hospital, that she has spinocerebellar degeneration. Returning home with her mother, Shioka, Aya tries to force a smile and act brave, but she is unable to accept her illness and begins to cry.
5Disability Certificate8 Nov 2005 · 47m · ★ 8.0Aya continues her rehabilitation under the guidance of rehabilitation specialist Tanabe. However, Aya's behavior is different from usual, and she is unable to put any effort into her rehabilitation, and finally sits down as if she has given up everything. Mizuno, the doctor in charge of Aya, is concerned about his condition.
6Insincere Glances15 Nov 2005 · 47m · ★ 9.0One day towards the end of autumn, Ayaand Shioka take their dog, Ganmo, for a walk to train him to walk. Aya and Shioka go for a walk with their dog, Ganmo, to train him to walk. During their walk, they find Hiroki silently practicing soccer by himself.
7Where I am22 Nov 2005 · 47m · ★ 9.0A new year has dawned. Aya, who now has even more difficulty walking than before, uses a wheelchair, but with the support of her family, including Shioka and Mizuo, she lives her days cheerfully and cheerfully.
81 Litre of Tears29 Nov 2005 · 47m · ★ 9.0Aya goes to cheer on the basketball team's rookie tournament and congratulates Mari and Saki for making it through to the first round. Then, Shioka and her friends come out of the school building, having just finished the parents' meeting. Aya notices Shioka's gloomy expression and for some reason feels uneasy.
9Live in the Moment6 Dec 2005 · 47m · ★ 10.0Aya has been sent to live as a boarder at a school for the disabled. One of the biggest helps to her is an electric wheelchair. She is determined to walk where she can by herself, but being able to move freely on her own is a great joy for her.
10Love Letter13 Dec 2005 · 47m · ★ 9.0Aya has a progressive dysarthria that makes it difficult for her to pronounce words smoothly. Mizuno, the doctor in charge of Aya, tells Shioka and Mizuo that it will be difficult for Aya to go on to higher education or find a job after graduation from the school for the disabled, and advises them to work on her rehabilitation at home.
11Far Away, Where the Tears Have Run Out20 Dec 2005 · 57m · ★ 10.0Aya, now 20 years old, has been writing a diary while staying in a hospital attached to Jounan University Hospital. At the same time, Aya continued to contribute to the newsletter of the "Fureai no Kai," a group she started at the request of Kiichi, a volunteer who took care of her when she was at school for the handicapped.
Details
- Created by
- Takao Kinoshita, Shosuke Murakami
- First aired
- 11 Oct 2005
- Last aired
- 20 Dec 2005
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- Japanese
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Episodes
- 11
- Votes
- 169 on TMDB
Cast
Erika SawajiriAya Ikeuchi
Hiroko YakushimaruShioka Ikeuchi
Ryo NishikidoHaruto Asou
Riko NarumiAko Ikeuchi
Yuma SanadaHiroki Ikeuchi
Ai MiyoshiRika Ikeuchi
Momosuke MizutaniKohei Onda
Ryô HashizumeKeita Nakahara
Naohito FujikiHiroshi Mizuno
Takanori JinnaiMizuo Ikeuchi
