TV-G
2005    48mDrama, Family
8.78.5
The story of a 15-year-old high school student, Ikeuchi Aya, who soon discovers she has an incurable disease that affects the cerebellum of the brain. Aya lived her life to the fullest until her death at 25.

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1 Season

  • Miniseries
    Miniseries11 Episodes
  • Season 0
    Season 01 Episode
  • 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
  • Kenichi MatsuyamaYuji Kawamoto
  • SaoriMari Sugiura
  • Shigeyuki TotsugiRyouzou Nishino
  • Kana MatsumotoSaki Matsumura
  • AoiKeiko Tomika
  • Yuya EndoMakoto Takeda
  • Yuki SatoKeisuke Asou
  • Makoto KawaharaMiho Ohashi
  • Natsuko HoshinoKaori Honda
  • Hiroshi KatsunoYoshifumi Asou
  • AfterWorkDecember 6, 2025
    I saw this at least 15 years ago, and to this day I remember the emotion and sadness I went through as I watched it. A well done and perfect entry to Japanese drama, while giving awareness to spinocerebellar degeneration which is a rare disease.
  • HakihikoOctober 3, 2025
    Heartbreaking and Beautifully Human "1 Litre of Tears" is one of those rare series that stays with you long after it ends. It's a deeply emotional journey that portrays the struggles of illness and the strength of the human spirit with sincerity and grace. The acting feels genuine, with performances that capture both the pain and the quiet moments of joy, making the characters feel alive and relatable. The writing balances heartbreak with hope, never falling into cheap sentimentality, but instead offering a moving and respectful narrative. The soundtrack deserves special mention-simple yet powerful, it amplifies the emotional weight of each scene and lingers in your memory. What truly makes the series stand out is its ability to inspire: it's not just about suffering, but about resilience, love, and finding meaning even in the hardest of circumstances. With its authenticity and emotional impact, "1 Litre of Tears" is a poignant and unforgettable drama-one that fully stays with you for long.

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