Crying a river (worth it tho)
Guys, normally I really do not like Japanese dramas, because they tend to be really overdramatic, unnatural (especially the acting GOSH) and the plot is really exotic.BUT THIS DRAMA.
It really hit me. The development of each character was so phenomenal and heartbreaking. I loved how the whole family grew closer, had such a strong bond, and tried to remain positive the entire time. But you also saw how human and in pain the family was sometimes because they saw how Aya physically changed from time to time. That dude who was in love with the FL (ik he's not real but still), he went from emo to loving and caring boyfriend, who stayed by her no matter what.
And then Aya...
Gosh, that girl went through so much. It was even more painful since you know that some scenes really happened. She went from light, sporty, active girl to mature, cheering, and positive women. Her development was tough, but in the end, I could feel that she was kinda at peace with her disease and herself. She also cherished her family very much.
What is also mentionable, every ending of an episode. As if I don't cry enough throughout the episode, the end always gave me the last kick. It just makes me so sad and emotional to see real Aya's notes and pictures. Dudes if you don't cry and cherish life more in the end, no words.
Acting:
Phenomenal. It was so freaking good. Ok I have to admit the FL father was sometimes a bit too hyper for my taste, but I lived in Japan so I kinda understand where it's coming from. The rest of the cast just got me every single time, I really believed every single situation they went through and really felt when they were happy or sad.
Music:
Fits perfectly to every scene. It is so beautiful that I still listen to it when I think of that drama. Just makes the drama even sadder than it already is sometimes.
Guys. Please watch that drama. It is not fake or anything. It is just so raw and pure. It is for everyone who wants to have good cry and lost orientation in life or so.
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the cast of the drama is great which made it really enjoyable to watch and everything in this drama is intense and fascinating so I really recommend it .
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It makes you cry more than one litre
This is a kind of drama that will make youcry if you are human if you did not cry then
you are not a human !! Period. Like a little
slightly a teenie tiny tear can also prove
your humanity ... But no !
This drama is not only to make you cry .
This drama shows the sad tragic reality to
you which many of you don't know about
but happens to lot of people in this world
how the overcome it and learn from them
how to live your life ...
If I have to describe this show in one
sentence it will " this story is about a girl's
fight through a deadly terrible dieseas " . It
teaches a lot of lesson .You know this girl
has a disease which makes her unable to
walk , talk, eat ,. write and literally
everything ! But still this girl wants to
live !
Even though she can't go to bathroom
without someone's support , even though
she can't achieve her dreams, live a
normal life , have a boyfriend even though
all of these this girl wants to live and
force us all to live !
This drama do not only talk about aya it
also tell a about her family ...her parents
...her sister and brothers .. her freinds and
all the persons around her surrounding .
It shows you that how people treat disable
people and how you should actually treat
them .The way you treat them now is not
right ! This drama shows you the right
way !
In the end this drama is a hidden gem in
kdrama community or internationally. But
in Japan it's last episode received rating
of 20%+. So you can understand the
popularity ....
It contains the best actors as the mains.
But other actors did their job perfectly .So
this drama is a kind of drama that you
should watch before dying !! This is a
must!!! The fact that Aya really existed
makes me cry even more. Well in
conclusion I love this drama.
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1 Litre of Tears indeed
This is a drama I feel quite uncomfortable reviewing because it was based on a real story of a very strong young girl who had to deal with this heartless disease. It's the first drama that I've seen, as far as I remember, that was based on a real story so it impacted me on a personal level, which didn't happen with other sad dramas.It was really touching how we got to witness the consequences of Aya's disease not only on her life but also on every other character's life. Her siblings, her parents, her friends, her lover. I think the cast was very well chosen and fit their roles perfectly. Also, unlike other people, I don't mind that Haruto's character was written specifically for the drama because his character added another layer of reflection and represented Aya's "lost" love life.
There were many impactful scenes, like the one where Ako is scolding Hiro or the scenes where the students are singing that beautiful song together. I think they did the best they could to make sure Aya would always be remembered as a sweet, strong, stunning young girl who had a heart of gold and touched so many people with her sensitivity and honest wiseness.
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Wow - Emotional
I hesitated in watching this one. Japanese Dramas can leave a lot out of there dramas - This drama did not leave anything out. It was an emotional ride, the spirit of a person, and the ability to teach life lessons while facing the unthinkable was simply outstanding. The actor's in this drama portrayed their emotions perfectly - even the young brother - The mother was such a strong figure - the real backbone of the family. Have a box of tissues with you whilst you watch - highly recommended.Was this review helpful to you?
Acting And Story
I really like this series it was full of emotions, but the acting was kind...I mean not bad nor good I guess you say normal and you can't compered to Boku no Ita Jikan (So much better than this series) I like the story I recommendedand the ending was perfect
I just hope they have more time between the FL and ML kind sad
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One of the most heart-breaking dramas ever and one of the earlier japanese dramas i have watched, "One Litre of Tears" delivers a sad love story between two teenagers Aya and her newfound friendship with Haruto which blossoms to a bittersweet love. I remember crying rivers to this story...Now after all this years i still remember how good it felt to be hurt by this drama.
Its a must-Watch if you are into classics and tearjerkers!
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Even now, over a decade since I watched it, I still listen to a few of the OST's, Konayuki, march 9th (Sangatsu Kokonoka) and Only Human.
I can clearly remember all of the scenes that made me want to cry, and definitely recommend this drama if you have not watched yet. I don't know if I have the courage to rewatch it, since the drama is too heartbreaking.
I didn't actively started watching dramas until I was already an adult, but I can definitely say now that this drama was my starting point.
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What makes this drama so hard to watch is that you are watching knowing what is happening to Aya and what her ending is going to be; and man it’s so hard. You get mad and frustrated because you know there’s nothing they can do for her, and watching how her illness takes control of her body is just so.... heartbreaking.
I totally recommend this, its a gem of a story waiting to be watched. Not gonna lie, I didn’t cried. I BAWLED. Like ugly ugly BAWLING. So be prepared with tissues because oh boy, you gonna need it.
One Liter of Tears has been the ONLY tv series (in general) that has left such an impact on me. I cried for Aya, I sympathized with her family and I shared the pain with Asou. There wasnt a moment that I felt that story or acting was lacking, I enjoyed every second.
The only reason I gave this such a low score in Rewatch Value was because, even if it has been years I still havent got the courage to watch it again.... This drama is totally not a easy watch; I honestly felt emotionally drained every episode. But even after all that, you will feel thankful for the simplest things in your life.
This drama is a beautiful homage to the life of the real Aya Ikeuchi.
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What did I like:
A strong female character, Family (not the ones where they are just about putting you in your place),Friendship, Love (several kind). The female character was much braver than I will ever be.
What I hated:
Life happens! It does not differential between age, gender, colour, size or anything.
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Tearful and powerful
Personally whenever i came across this title, i would look the other way. It was old, and it seemed to just be one of those, tragedy series just by the cover. But i was wrong.. The only reason for poor rewatch value, i don't think i can handle this much tears and sadness the 2nd time.OST
I liked the ost, i think in most times it suited the mood of the scene and i felt it fitting. I never was taken out the scene because the song was unmatched and most of the times i think , it being silent with no ost suited the mood.
ACTING
The acting was good on the girls part, having to play a role where physically it was demanding and being able to sell it was nice. The parents and siblings had a nice dynamic which made their acting shine, altho the dad was quite comedic and odd so i couldn't get into his lines, his facial expressions and the way he spoke was a bit off putting. The male character Haruto, i think his name was, was an okay actor. His emotions were very subtle and he had that douche face so in most scenes it was a weird lack of emotions. He could've done a better job.
PLOT
I think what this plot hits the most, because it was someone's real life. Seeing the book entries from the real girl's AYA diary was very emotional. Knowing the thoughts of the character were the real life girls thoughts was very sad and you can't help but shed a tear as the plot progresses and so does her disease. The title surely is true to a sense where you will shed a 1 litre of tears by the end of this drama. Of course the drama itself is not for weak hearted, and you surely need to prepare to wake up with swollen eyes. It tells a different perspective on life, and how unfair the world may be, and how no matter unfair it is you must keep your head up.
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