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1 Litre of Tears

1 Litre of Tears

★ 8.5/10•2005•48m•TV-G•Drama•Family
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime48m
LanguageJA
First Air DateOct 11, 2005

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Beginning of a YouthE153m

The Beginning of a Youth

Aya 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.

Oct 11, 2005

Episode 2 - 15 Years Old, Creeping DiseaseE247m

15 Years Old, Creeping Disease

Dr. 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.

Oct 18, 2005

Episode 3 - Why Did the Disease Choose Me?E347m

Why Did the Disease Choose Me?

With 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.

Oct 25, 2005

Episode 4 - Two LonelinessE447m

Two Loneliness

Aya 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.

Nov 1, 2005

Episode 5 - Disability CertificateE547m

Disability Certificate

Aya 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.

Nov 8, 2005

Episode 6 - Insincere GlancesE647m

Insincere Glances

One 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.

Nov 15, 2005

Episode 7 - Where I amE747m

Where I am

A 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.

Nov 22, 2005

Episode 8 - 1 Litre of TearsE847m

1 Litre of Tears

Aya 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.

Nov 29, 2005

Episode 9 - Live in the MomentE947m

Live in the Moment

Aya 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.

Dec 6, 2005

Episode 10 - Love LetterE1047m

Love Letter

Aya 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.

Dec 13, 2005

Episode 11 - Far Away, Where the Tears Have Run OutE1157m

Far Away, Where the Tears Have Run Out

Aya, 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.

Dec 20, 2005

Actors

Erika Sawajiri

Erika Sawajiri

Aya Ikeuchi

Hiroko Yakushimaru

Hiroko Yakushimaru

Shioka Ikeuchi

Ryo Nishikido

Ryo Nishikido

Haruto Asou

Riko Narumi

Riko Narumi

Ako Ikeuchi

Yuma Sanada

Yuma Sanada

Hiroki Ikeuchi

Ai Miyoshi

Ai Miyoshi

Rika Ikeuchi

Momosuke Mizutani

Momosuke Mizutani

Kohei Onda

Ryô Hashizume

Ryô Hashizume

Keita Nakahara

Naohito Fujiki

Naohito Fujiki

Hiroshi Mizuno

Takanori Jinnai

Takanori Jinnai

Mizuo Ikeuchi

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