This dorama is about a girl who was diagnosed with a disease called “Spinocerebellar Degeneration” when she was 15 years old, and was able to continue her life until her death at the age of 25 years old.
The plot is based on the true story of a Japanese girl named Kito Aya, who had the same disease. She kept writing in her diary to remember her experiences until she could no longer hold a pen. Aya simply wished to live until the end of her life, and the purpose of writing in the diary was to remind herself to not give up. She shed tears many times, at the same time encompassed by the rich love and support from her family, friends, and boyfriend. Her diary “1 Litre of Tears” was published after her death, because of its inspiring and courageous message of
“Just being alive is such a lovely and wonderful thing.”
So far, over 18,000,000 copies of her diary have been sold.
The Review
This dorama features Sawajiri Erika, Nishikido Ryou, Narumi Riko, Yakushimaru Hiroko, Jinnai Takanori and Fujiki Naohito. Sawajiri Erika has powerfully brought out the character of Aya, and people who watch this dorama will feel compassion for her while she suffers from the illness. My tears flowed after almost every episode as I questioned myself, “What would I do if I were Aya?” This is a dorama where you can see a 15 year old young girl who was able to face her disease bravely, and tried her best to treasure the time she spent with her friends, family and boyfriend everyday she could.
To me, this was one of the best doramas of 2005, mainly because the reality of this story has enlightened me. I realized that my life is not that tough compared to those who are suffering from an incurable disease. “1 Litre of Tears” stood out for a reason: it is not because Aya was upset because of her disease, she was touched by the love and patience she received from her friends and family. I was amazed by the braveness with which she chose to live her life, as a strong girl who was only 15 years old, yet managed to face her cruel fate with a positive outlook, and tried her best to do whatever she could by herself.
For those dorama fans who loved “Beautiful Life” that starred Takuya Kimura & Tokiwa Takako, I’d bet you guys will appreciate this story too. I can feel the power of the love from her family and friends in this story, and encouraged me to be positive in my life even though there may be many difficulties and problems. I hope there will be somebody who is willing to translate the original diary by Kito Aya sold in Japan because she has a lot of meaningful words in her diary. This story contains both sadness and love, and I hope you guys will love this dorama as much as I did.
Episode 1 synopsis
This dorama starts right before Aya is confronted with the illness, Spinocerebellar Degeneration, in which the nerve cells of areas necessary for the human body to move and balance–including the cerebellum, brain stem, and spinal cord–transform and eventually disappear.
Ikeuchi Aya (Sawajiri Erika), a 15 year old girl, is the eldest daughter in a normal Japanese family. She lives with her reliable mother, Shioka, who works as a nutritionist, her father, Mizuo, the wacky owner of a tofu shop, her quiet younger brother, Hiroki, and two younger sisters, the sarcastic Ako and innocent Rika. On the day of her high school entrance exam, she left the house full of energy, but she missed her stop to get off the bus and walk to her high school because she fell asleep. She quickly got off and ran from the bus in the rain when she discovered she was late. She slipped, fell down and injured her knee. At that time, she met Haruto Aso, who was trying to skip the exam. He gave her a ride to school, the administrators allowed them to take the exam (despite the fact that Haruto was uninterested in taking it), which they both later passed.
The new semester began, Aya and Haruto were in the same class, and both were elected as the representative of their class. Aya also joined the basketball team, and was reunited with the boy who she was fond of from the male basketball team. Just as she was beginning to enjoy her high school days, Aya starts to experience some physical difficulties. She always dropped food from her chopsticks, could not estimate the distance of the objects in front of her, could not pour water into a cup without spilling it, and occasionally wobbled while walking. Her mother, Shioka, who was the only one to notice the physical changes in Aya, started to worry about what was going on.
One day, Aya’s life started to change after she tripped and fell. She couldn’t protect herself with her hands while falling and she hurt her face. After this, her illness is slowly revealed and her tragedy begins…
Purchase: “1 Litre of Tears” DVD Box
Purchase: “1 Litre of Tears” diary (in Japanese)
Purchase: “1 Litre of Tears” Original Soundtrack
Torrent: Fansub by Kioku Konseki
Torrent: Original Soundtrack
Insert song: Konayuki by Remioromen
Translation: by Kiwi and Pye (ongoing)
Translation: by Ayafan (ongoing)
935 responses so far ↓
Rinoa
// Jan 1, 2006 at 7:03 pm
Touching. Your review has impressed me at a deep level. It sounds extremely good and simply sad. Excellent review Jason.
Lainay
// Jan 1, 2006 at 7:36 pm
Wow, great review! You seemed to really enjoy this show, I’ve heard a lot of good things about it. It does sound really touching and whatnot, about a truly devestating real life story.
Teufelinou
// Jan 1, 2006 at 8:29 pm
This Jdorama is the greatest that I saw. Contrarily to what one can believe we don’t take her in pity. Sometimes you’re crying with her and wish that you could give her some support, but it’s compassion. Aya was a cheerful girl who teach us to appreciate all the small things of life.
Kawai-No
// Jan 3, 2006 at 2:08 pm
What a review! i could say that, this touched me very deep and i truely say and mean that with all i got.
When peoples hear things like this it can truly change the way we live. ^^ and like Teufelinou said that this Jdorama is the bestest i can truly agree on that. very good review Jason.
Mokyomi
// Jan 4, 2006 at 11:02 pm
Your review brought that out to the best I can possibly imagine. I like that review very much.
As for the dorama. It has touched me and I too have been crying since episode 1. The actors and actresses, the plot was all laid out perfectly. I loved every bit of it and I encourage everyone to watch it ^^.
But illa hates you for making her watch the dorama [ even though she wanted to watch it with her own free will >
akaichou
// Jan 9, 2006 at 4:15 pm
I see it all and I think it’s one of the best J-Dorama ever!
fuminari
// Jan 9, 2006 at 11:21 pm
I’ve waited for quite sometime for this show and it arrived last week. Finished the series within 24 hours as it’s really worth the time. The character was nicely portray by the cast and the message was well deliver to the audience. No one should miss this show.
Leanne
// Jan 10, 2006 at 8:59 pm
This drama was so sad. I cried every episode, and the fact that it’s based on a real story really makes the message stronger.
The strength that this girl, and the happiness she showed despite her disease was amazing. Sure, she had her very difficult moments, who wouldn’t with a disease as cruel as this? But in the end, she wanted to help and give strength to those dying as well as those living. I really hope that the book can be translated someday. I would love to read Aya’s truly beautiful words.
Excellent review!
vanggirlie
// Jan 12, 2006 at 2:13 am
that was a good review…very much along the lines of what i would have said too.
this drama was very good. it was sad but not depressing. i would say it leaves you feeling melancholy at times. also the end was fitting.
a good family oriented drama.
a plus is that ryo nishikido is there…so HOT!
Megumi
// Jan 12, 2006 at 11:38 pm
OMG~ I gotta see that dorama!!!! I’ll buy it one day…. Poor Aya! I must buy the book too!
Aprilis
// Jan 13, 2006 at 2:37 am
From your plot summary and the preview of epsiode 1, this dorama does sound very promising. I have always enjoy movies that were based on novels, real life events or a true person’s life. But I’ve yet seen a drama (English, Cantonese, or Japanese) that’s based on a true story, so I’ll definitely give this a shot.
Is ‘1 Litre of Tears’ a direct translation from the Japanese title? Because I think it would be easier to look up this dorama thru the Japanese title.
EvilXKakashi
// Jan 14, 2006 at 1:27 am
Yes,I enjoyed reaading your review ,its almost done by a professional , personally i watch this drama too. The show is really great Sawajira Erika really act as aya really well, the story is interesting.It touch my heart. Able to contian her pain with a smile that girl is really FANtASTIC.
tenzin
// Jan 22, 2006 at 8:46 pm
all the people in this whole world should watch this show it show u about this one girl suffer from disease….i cry at the end n it show how this disease n her courageous to never gave up one somthing like that…
Stephen
// Jan 23, 2006 at 12:09 am
Very good review. I’ve only seen the first 4 episodes, but I was hooked to watch the entire series from the start. This is a powerful and dramatic show, and I too agree with you in hoping that someone would translate the book so that readers here in America can understand and feel the feelings in the words that Aya writes.
Roland
// Jan 23, 2006 at 2:36 am
I’ve never felt that to live is such a wonderful thing.
With such an incurable disease, she kept trying to survive and live, although only 15 years old. Such strength is beyond human, I think.
The value of life has changed for me.
zaipe
// Jan 30, 2006 at 7:33 am
I finished this drama last night. And let me just say this: I haven’t cried like that for 10 years. It was so awesome all the way through. Can’t believe I liked this better than Crying Out Love.
A masterpiece in my opinion.
Lille
// Jan 31, 2006 at 2:26 am
I actually just finished watching the jdorama and was looking up information on google. I agree with your review whole heartedly. It’s such a beautiful story filled with so much anguish and courage. Watching her try so hard even when she faltered was truly inspiration. F* all the girls who admire superficial J-Idol bimbos like Ueto Aya, it’s really Kito Aya who’s a true heroine.
I think I cried in every single episode at least twice :P
It was simply that moving.
Mitsuki
// Feb 4, 2006 at 1:21 pm
very very touching drama and beautiful too. makes me realize how lucky i am and become more optimistic. i love it so much and cried so much
Kellie
// Feb 19, 2006 at 5:39 pm
Hey, I’m watching this dorama right now.
About the girl, Kito Aya, I want to read her Diary.
Where can I buy it at?
I checked the net, can’t find jack.
Who is it by? I tried Kito Aya, didn’t work.
LOL. Who re-published it?
Lemme know ASAP. Thanks.
I love your review btw.
Tell alot but doesn’t tell it all.
Just… it sucked because you said that she’d die at age 25.
jamess
// Feb 20, 2006 at 2:25 am
I watched 1 Litre of Tears and it made me think of how we live our life and as I watched this it made me cry and that was very touching for me.
The quote I liked from her was “People shouldn’t dwell on the past. Its enough to try your best in all that you’re doing now.”
I believe every one would get some message out of her life and every one should read the book １リットルの涙 as it is more touching than the series and you get to feel like she was and how she never gave up.
Only if every one was like Aya, they would understand how important life is.
PuccaShells
// Feb 20, 2006 at 6:09 pm
O.M.G I saw episodes 1 and 2 on youtube, and I loved it, even thhough I only watched that much…but does anyone know where I can watch all the episodes without downloading it?
jamess
// Feb 21, 2006 at 3:09 am
PuccaShells you can find it on
http://aznv.tv/en/drama/p.iD-Nzk=/
but you will aslo need to make a account on their website to watch it, and it is free.
venom559
// Feb 23, 2006 at 10:25 pm
one of the best drama movies I have seen.
I cried so hard my tears run dry.
this is absolutely a must see drama.
Gen
// Mar 2, 2006 at 6:24 pm
I love this entry.
I finished this movie a couple of months ago and it has effected my whole point of view in life. Like what everyone else is saying, it made me realize how lucky I am with what I have. This movie not only opened my eyes, but changed my outcome of how I need not to complain with what I don’t have, realization came to mind after watching this movie– how precious LIFE is and how we must not take advantage of it. Just typing this gets me all choked up because this movie was so touching. This movie defined the best of the best, I don’t think any other japanese drama can top this (in my point of view). I think I cried more than 1 litre of tears…
Dan
// Mar 7, 2006 at 5:07 pm
Well written review, it is an excellent drama that truly touches deep in the soul. I’ll admit, that even though i’m a guy, i actually cried after watching one episode. =’( yeah, i’m a sucker, but its an amazingly sad story. And the fact that it was based on reality makes it worse.
Makes you value your own life and health even more.
Aldy
// Mar 15, 2006 at 4:20 pm
exelent…
two tumbs up !!!!
I can’t hold my tears when I watched it…..
Salwa
// Mar 18, 2006 at 2:00 pm
Hi,
I’m really intrested in this drama, im from london, and was hoping if there is a channel i can watch it from over here, sounds like a real emotional story, and well i’d just like to watch it. After reading your review about the story i am very fond of it. I’m sure its a great story and so want to read the book and watch the drama.
husni
// Mar 20, 2006 at 2:53 pm
Hi all,
Good drama… and i cant believe thats its based on a true story..
her mother and aya himself are strong persons, respect!
and oh yeah, can someone tell me what kind of desease she actually has?? cant find information about it on the internet
Asma
// Mar 25, 2006 at 1:37 am
This drama touches me in my heart. It makes my cried in each episode. Maybe my tears will fit in five gallons. It was very hard for the real Aya. It is very hard for the person to lose the control of his/ her body. Even Aya is dead her believes still alive. She wanted to help other people and she helps me to change my feelings to everyone and even they I look to the live is changed. I did some research on her disease it is a very scary sickness I hope they will find a cure for it.
By the way ….I will start writing my diary ^_^!!
adam
// Mar 25, 2006 at 10:20 am
very-very-very touching…
u must watch it!!!!
chuewy
// Mar 26, 2006 at 3:13 pm
love this drama movie…so sad..
anshi
// Mar 27, 2006 at 4:41 am
this dorama is very amazing :) it makes me almost cried(i am a man) in each episode. In my place (indonesia), i think it’s sure for this dorama to become a hits(but i don’t know when the released after all). I miss erika mostly for her cute face in each scene and i hope she will make another movie as soon. maybe i am going to see it again in my weekend. Ganbatte (keep try) !!
Joseph
// Mar 28, 2006 at 1:06 am
Very touching film..
may be based the real story.,,,, really make me to cry and cry again!
dave
// Mar 30, 2006 at 9:04 am
Watched Beautiful life before but it never make me fall a drop of tear! Never cried when watch sad sad movie, but guys and gals.. This is the 1st movie that really make me cry from the 1st episode till the last… (who said that guy cannot cry) OMG! i try to pull myself up but i fail.. yet my tears dropping like water…
so.. 1 litre of tears really the best.. watch it and u won’t regret.. but remember for those gals with soft heart please get a tower instant of tissue to wipe ur tears.. hehe..
Aya gambateh~
Shing Vang
// Apr 2, 2006 at 6:33 pm
This drama touched my heart. It made me also realize that life isn’t as bad as I thought. It made me realize that there are millions and millions of peolpe like Kito Aya that suffers from these deseases and is still able to keep themselves postive. I do also hope taht someone will translate the diary by Kito Aya into english.
MIN
// Apr 3, 2006 at 6:23 am
hi~ i watched a few previews on this show and wanted badly to watch all the episodes. so i was wondering where i could download the episodes from internet. do u have any ideas?
blablablaidontknow
// Apr 8, 2006 at 1:47 am
this is my favorite drama so far. it’s so good and recommended. you should watch it [for those who havent watched it yet]
nice review.
as33
// Apr 9, 2006 at 10:02 am
this drama is really great!!
i cried over n over!!it’s so sad..
poor aya..
i love nishidiko ryo in this series..he’s so cute n sexxey..^^
wid
// Apr 10, 2006 at 12:11 am
it’s a great drama
i love it so much
astrid nadya
// Apr 12, 2006 at 2:48 am
a touching drama..
i always cried..
mei
// Apr 13, 2006 at 7:55 am
i cry alot alot.. cant even stop.. i now finding their song…if any one have can send mi? pls
AiCheng
// Apr 16, 2006 at 5:13 am
Yeah, I’m finding for the songs too. If anyone who is kind enough to tell me where to get the songs, do tell me. I’ll be really grateful
ray21
// Apr 20, 2006 at 6:37 am
need 1 galon of tears to watch the movie too…..really really good movie… ^_^
Crying Nut
// Apr 20, 2006 at 8:14 pm
Impressive, thou i read the review, I feel so touched with it… a girl who is just 15 years old ont only can stand but also share her bravery to those who have the same situation…. Human lives are kind of cruel in terms of fate, but i hope i can give her mine instead of she gets the pain.
Isa Ansharullah
// Apr 21, 2006 at 3:14 am
I love it very much!! one of the bestest movies I have ever watched, I love Sawajiri Erika’s acting in that movie, it gives me a lot of spirit of achieving my obsession and understanding the meaning of life. Love you very much Erika!
RiKaNaTaLiA
// Apr 22, 2006 at 12:50 am
it’s a great movie that i ever saw.. and i cried for more than 1 litre when i whathced this movie..great job and great movie guys…congrates…
huang
// Apr 24, 2006 at 4:40 am
Maybe my poor English will make you hard to catch my meaning. I am a Chinese. And I am enjoying this show with my friend. You review is absolutely good. And may I quote some them to introduce this drama to Chinese people? You can also mail to me as long as you wish. I will love to make friend with you.
dhika
// Apr 24, 2006 at 11:26 pm
first i heard the story about this dorama it’s sound like “Moment to remember” which is tragic korean love story i ever seen, but after i watch it (and i had finished it by this morning) in every volume my tears wont stop pouring, so extreme isn’t it…? the story flow soo pure, deep, and so sad… damn, it succes touch my heart, best dorama i have ever seen…
1 litre of tears, I recommended it 2 you…
Lia
// Apr 25, 2006 at 3:22 am
When i saw this drama.. i thoguht what a great person Aya was .. i didn`t believe myself that there actually was a person like that..
the drama is soo emotional.. i loved it soooo much .. * i thinki`ve cried 2 Liters Of Tears.. looool..
it`s a very touching story .. & i`m sure it will affect anyone who sees it..
Felix
// Apr 26, 2006 at 5:19 am
Since i was born, i never cry when i am watching every sad movies. But suddenly my tears come off automatically when i saw this film. This movie was very touched my heart, so i can’t stop crying .. hahaha.. ^^
From Aya, i considered something, that we should treasure every moment in our life. Because it only happen once in a life time..
amankind
// Apr 27, 2006 at 12:15 pm
I’m Thai and all i can say is this drama has touched my heart from the very beginning till the end of the show…..it gave me encouragement to live on optimistically!! i love the way the director present this drama because it’s not only has a try-to-cause-you-tears scene but also give you deep meaning of life that absolutely bring your tears down much more than 1 litre.
don’t hesitate to watch this excellent drama.
izzey
// Apr 28, 2006 at 12:55 am
it was very-very-very touching…
and full of spirit 4 me to live on like AYA!
AYA, u are one of a kind!!
keith
// Apr 28, 2006 at 9:01 pm
i just watched it too.. to say its one really inspiring drama and changed me around to think how life should be appreciated every moment, with all that there is now..
i was wondering if i can really get a hold on her book.. want to
see more of the real Aya.. :)
mr_cool
// Apr 29, 2006 at 4:39 am
this drama really…really…really touching…i will become like aya..aya really give full spirit to me…and thanks for aya…
i’m forgot about something..i’m malaysian…well…i really like this drama….this drama really touching my heart…and maybe i cry when i watch this movie…ganbatte….aya…
KT
// Apr 30, 2006 at 1:10 am
This is probably the first drama that has made me cry in every single episode… i mean i’ve read things from other forums written by guys and said they had their moments of tears… so this is expected for a emotional person like me…
1リットルの涙 really makes me wonder what will i do if i was Aya?…will i be able to handle with the truth/reality?
I love 1リットルの涙 and I really hope to the bottom of my heart for anyone of those unfortunate people. like Aya, they will receive much love from their loved ones…
I look up to you Aya
#i will treasure every moment i have with the ones i love even more than i’d ever before#
RuByY
// Apr 30, 2006 at 12:05 pm
I hav juz watched da movie ** One Litre Of Tears**.I think this movie is very very nice.I luv it so much.I can’t stop crying while I’m watching it.Oh mah God it’s so sad.I hope I can see it again on TV.It’s a very very touching story and it has touched my heart my spirit my soul *cries*.Da music in diz movie is great too
“Just being alive is such a lovely and wonderful thing”
Billy
// May 1, 2006 at 5:33 am
I have just finished watching this drama - 1 Litre of Tears~ it was a very touching movie..and it does make us realize how lucky we are who didn’t get that disease. As aya tried her best in her life to do the most she can to help others, i realized “what have i been doing all this time..?” if someone who has an incurable disease has such as strong will to live on, we should realize how important our lives are..
nevertheless it was a very good movie, and it was a good review you wrote as well Jason ^^
piggified
// May 1, 2006 at 8:44 am
yea…i’m watching episode 9 now…it’s nearing the end. Aya’s story affected me alot because i’m 16 years old now, the same age which she knew of her disease, which is Spinocerebellar atrophy. This disease differs for each person…
Watching the drama, i was thinking: What will i do if i know that i may not be able to walk one day, that i may not be able to talk one day? Look at what Aya’s going through at a young age of 16…and what are/were you doing?
Now, i think family’s the greatest thing on earth…Anyway, i’ve never cried soooo hard before watching this drama. I tried controlling the tears, but before i knew it, my cheeks are wet…the tears just kept falling…..non-stop, like the rain in the drama…
Oh ya….i forgot to mention that your review rocks!:)
And is there anyway we can get some publisher to translate her books? I want to keep a memory of her on my shelves to remind myself to appreciate life…
RuBy
// May 2, 2006 at 12:10 am
** One Litre of Tears ** sucks a great and touching drama.I’ll never forget the story about Aya-a very nice person.I have watched so many dramas but I’ve never cried so hard as this drama.My tear dropped like rain and I can’t stop.I think everyone cried 1 litre of tears or more…..and more after watched this drama.I love this drama so much.This is 1 of my favourite dramas
Yuna
// May 3, 2006 at 11:51 pm
” One Litre of Tears ” is really a touching drama. had just finished watching the drama an hour ago. i realli cudnt stop my tears frm falling. i’m so touched by how aya has acted. how brave she is to face the tradegy. though her sickness slowly damages her physical movements. bt she still seize on the motto “to live on”. she wrote out all abt her feelings in her diary. n in which it does helps a lot of vulnerable ppl out there. we shud live like aya, to help others wit our strength
shuyu
// May 4, 2006 at 3:01 am
I liter of tears is a very touching true story. I’m very proud of the real Aya on how brave she are facing her sickness that damage her physical movement. Her sacrifice from making her dreams come true, clash with her boyfriend and leaving her beloved friends and school. If I were Aya, I will never came out from my house. Aya still can smile eventhought she in sickness. Her diary realy can be a lesson to me on how to appriciate my life.
Chakriya
// May 4, 2006 at 3:17 am
i love this series i cryed so much i couldnt stop .. i love you guys heaps .. and its sucha sad series .. it should be all around the world to hear it.
Isabella Yu
// May 5, 2006 at 9:31 pm
HI, i absolutely LOVE this movie. I watched it with my sisters. We all cried. I’m wondering, what is the name of this song on this site? I really like it. If you can tell me, please email me back. It is lyl_chynese_munkie@yahoo.com thanks [:
BenjAmiN
// May 6, 2006 at 5:59 am
Really a sad drama….It really touched me when i watch it everytime… If i am in her position, i won’t be that brave to face it all… This shOw has really inspired me alot…sO every1 out there, we must really cherish our life no matter what happen…
Michelle
// May 6, 2006 at 7:30 pm
i like the movie. it was sad, but stong. Do you know what is the name of this song? if you do, e-mail me at: oinks602@yahoo.com thank you.
BenjAmiN
// May 6, 2006 at 11:40 pm
The song on this web is called “Remioromen - Konayuki”
:)
Jason
// May 6, 2006 at 11:52 pm
Thanks for you guys replies, I’m quite suprise there are so many feedbacks after I write this review.
I introduced this dorama to some of my friends(inculding my girlfirend) too, but they were like hate me because I made them cry badly for this story.
Some of you are wondering about the song name, if you can notice I actually uploaded the song “Konayuki” at the end of the article, or if you asking about the ending theme, that will be “Only Human” by K.
Michelle
// May 7, 2006 at 1:16 am
the story is sad i agree. But if i was in her shoes right now, i would try to be strong and live as much as i can =]
yan
// May 8, 2006 at 11:51 am
this review is great. indeed, this drama is excellent. never have i cried so much in a show before. it really makes me appreciate life even more.
joe
// May 10, 2006 at 9:27 pm
very sad story..i love it…i wonder how this story could make us touched in our heart all around the world…honestly i live in Malaysia.. i give two thumbs up to this drama….kambadde neh~~ (^_^)
budee
// May 11, 2006 at 4:08 am
this is really great dorama I have ever watched….excellent and awesome
cisca
// May 11, 2006 at 10:19 am
this is a great drama…… i’m cry and cry again…….
i won’t forget about story this drama……….
two thumbs up for this drama and the all actress…
very awesome..!!
Isabella Yu
// May 11, 2006 at 8:31 pm
Thanks [:
faiza
// May 12, 2006 at 3:27 am
the best movie i ever seen… so touching… i’ve been cried through all cds..omedeto Sawajiri Erika!!! your acting so marvellous….keep it up, girl!!!
cisca
// May 12, 2006 at 7:30 am
hey…. i need the song of this drama….
please, everybody who have that song send me in my email
this my email….
cisca_nemo@yahoo.com
thx b4…
nadege
// May 12, 2006 at 6:15 pm
the song is “only human”,by K; it’s so beautiful ^^
Bobby
// May 12, 2006 at 11:27 pm
One of the BEST show in the history!
Beautiful Soundtracks… Amazing Story… I told my friend after watching 2 espd:
“I think I already cry at least 500ml of tears”
Please share this series with everyone….
Deana
// May 13, 2006 at 9:56 am
This is really sad story
I think I cried through out 3/4 of the movie!… :)
honestly im a medical student
To all medical student out there, this drama is a must-see coz it will gives u spirit to become a great doctor
it’s really worth the time
i wonder when i meet this kind of disease in the future…
i’ll try my best to help them!
joy
// May 14, 2006 at 6:01 pm
I watched this drama.. and it’s so sad. but very cool because it teaches us a lesson. ^^
at first they said it was a fiction.. and I never knew the disease really existed. But now I know. Maybe, I will become a doctor, and make a cure. So I can help many people.. ^^ Nice review..
M!llie
// May 15, 2006 at 11:04 pm
I think this drama was excellent….. :) the actress did great(the way she expressed her feeling was… very real) but of course the real aya must of went through alot more pain :’( Very sad
I think for those have not watch it before should watch it now! It’s worth the time
very emotional……..
I did cry alot while watching this series it was so sad that you could not hold back.
About 20 tissue worth :’(.
Aya did sent out a message to all of us’is to appreciate life more and live on ,not to dwell about the past’
Think about the pain she went through writing this diary out (with the differculties with her body) till she can not hold a pen anymore . I think she is so strong and brave of what she had done facing people glancing at her.
i’ll say she must of went through alot of crying and pains espicailly when her moving/speaking ability of her body was taken away from her (just imagine it was us for 10 years continuing life) she stood up for it very well.Strong spirit!
Very Sad :(
So Don’t Miss! 10/10
p.s but what acturally did happened to asou-kun at the end?
shinrin
// May 17, 2006 at 11:38 pm
hey people, i;m trying to look for the soundtracks. Esp the song “March 9″ that the class sang for the choir contest. Please shoe me some guidance. Thanks!
gmashe982
// May 19, 2006 at 10:13 am
Ive been watching this drama over and over again…..because of the story itself and because of Sawajiri’s performance. A wonderfully touching and heartwarming drama. One of the best in 2005, i think.
Oh yeah….i got two of soundtracks in video clips…one is a live performance - K - Only Human.
Another one is a PV - Remioromen - 3gatsu 9nichi (March 9 song shinrin mentioned).
bluelam
// May 19, 2006 at 1:52 pm
I thought my life have gone after broken-up with my ex bf 3 years plus ago……..
After watched this drama, I found that have a healthty body is most important in the world and LOVE is just only a joke to me!!!
I never knew that I have so much of tears since I started the disk 1 until end.
I cried and cried and cried and cried and cried till my eyes cannot open……
true love never runs smooth 94880
new_nyot
// May 19, 2006 at 8:00 pm
very good movie…
this is the first dorama i’ve ever see…
i cried a lot
sphord
// May 20, 2006 at 12:59 am
1リットルの涙 出会って本当に幸せでした。
i watched the series with my left sleeve all wet …..lol
The “1LOT” was such a wonderful dorama that i recommed to anyonr i know .In a word :A Must watch!
谢谢一升的眼泪,让我明白了生命的可贵,亲情的重要
Vielen Dank!
Jane
// May 21, 2006 at 7:13 pm
This is one of the best series I’ve ever seen and really cried a lot. Everyone’s acting could deeply represent feeling from inside. Above all, the theme is really good. Being just normal people was the most wonderful thing. I will tresure my life as much as I can. Thanks to this story. I recommend everyone to watch. You will love your life.
nur hilmi
// May 21, 2006 at 11:16 pm
This story has been recommended by my collageous (IIUM), saido-tensai-san..
*****
until now, I’m still thinking the creation and planning of God, creates different trouble for different people…
very common question I’ve heard “Why me?” and we definitely want to know the answer of such question…
I’ve discussed it with saido-tensai-san and the answer is : “God’s strategy is too difficult to be understood by human-level mind..”
*****
The point of the story:
The God really wants to test the people around Aya-san as well and we can see who is the real friends..
Individualistic environment among Aya’s collageous and societies in the developed country
Collectivism among Aya-san’s family and her supporters
*****
Eva
// May 22, 2006 at 5:23 am
I love this drama. Its a very meaningful. Can anyone please tell me where can i download the OST ? Many thanks
Jian
// May 23, 2006 at 9:59 pm
Ouh god… this story is very touching….. Me as a guy, embarassed to say this actually got warm tears flow through my cheeks…. specially on the final episode… well done to the actress and producers…
Claus
// May 24, 2006 at 1:52 am
Definately the best drama of all time. I’m a pretty cold-blooded person and have never cried over any tragic movie. But this one…omg, it really got to me as the episodes went on. My tears started to pour when it reached the 6th episode and would just get worse.
20/10. 2 thumbs up!
Nino
// May 24, 2006 at 4:51 pm
Man i think this is the only movie that made me cry like a girl….even my folks saw me crying and… theyre used of seeing me falling asleep on drama movies but this movie touched my heart T_T
Glori
// May 24, 2006 at 6:15 pm
Normally, I’m not such a girl who cries- but while seeing “1 litre of tears” 1 cried even every 5 minutes…I’ve never seen such a great drama.
HanK
// May 26, 2006 at 12:33 pm
i’m from indonesia.
this is a great dorama that i ever watched.
in the future, i hope this disease will be cured.
HeatoN
// May 26, 2006 at 7:43 pm
This story of “1 Litre of Tears” is truly amazing! Her feelings are expressed so well that all of us can feel what she is feeling. I think Aya’s life was not in vain, her words are spreading. She is changing people’s lives. She helps a lot of people to gain confidence and to be more optimistic about life.
Seeing this drama, made me want to become a doctor or something that can help people as much as possible.
Well anyways, whenever you are feeling depressed or sad, think of Aya’s strong words. Live strong.
Some quote that I remember on top of my head,
“Life is what you can make out of it. Treasure it.”
angel_wind
// May 27, 2006 at 5:49 am
one litre of tears is such a toucheable and dramatic movie. it show us the value of friendship, family and world around us. I never watch the touching movie like this. The moral teach us to appreciate of what we have. dun give up and ready to accpet ur fate is the lesson we can get from this drama. trust me this movie can make guys out there cry!!
Michelle
// May 27, 2006 at 7:46 pm
I love the dorama, especially Niskido Ryou he was soo cute and too bad he’s taken. >=[
tangulz
// May 29, 2006 at 10:22 am
it’s just amazing how the actors re-created the story.
it felt like i was suffering and going throguh every step with her, and realize how happy it is to get support from people around you.
i think ive cried more than a litre of tears, before the old tears dried off new tears came:)i feel blessed to have all my family and friends with me n now i treasure them even more.
let us continue the spirit Aya.
its highly recommended!!
got to youtube for ones with english sub-titles.
enjoy.
Edric Yip
// May 29, 2006 at 11:29 am
i’m a 4th year medical student hoping to become a neurologist one day…started watching “one litre of tears” today and i have to say it really potray a beautiful story…
in my studies, i’ve come to know patients who have similar suffering like aya… and i’ve met many increadible doctors who devote their lifetime… seeing them give me a reason.
for those who constantly living in denial, hate, insatisfactory… open up your heart…
Toua Thao
// May 30, 2006 at 1:49 pm
AWESOME movie!!!!…great acting and everything else was great(the music…LOL)…pluse it got me a little teary….hahahaa ^_^
Aya's big fan
// May 30, 2006 at 7:48 pm
this drama made me realized that.. “if u cant treasure urself and ur life, then nobody will treasure u.” even though ur weak ur different from average ppl, just ‘member that we have smth diff from others which we shud proud of. Aya was the strongest girl ive ever seen. She never gave up from this tough life. If i were her, may be i would kill myself. but now i can see clearly.. im not the only ONE who suffer.
Sita
// May 30, 2006 at 9:23 pm
this movie’s so amazing and touchable,,dramatic,,realistic,,i get many things from this movie.
this movie shows us about love, friendship, struggle of life, family, etc.
this movie make me cry 1 litre of tears,,hiks,,,
i’m so appreciate to aya’s struggle,,,and never give up even she has incureable desease,,,
i learn about spirit of life,,,
Tom
// May 31, 2006 at 6:10 am
the best japanese drama i’ve watched so far….
i’m a guy but i also cried when watching this movie….
harry
// May 31, 2006 at 10:27 am
i am sure that baby can make cry if he watch this movie
” two thumbs up ”
hubert & roeper
Anneli, Sweden
// May 31, 2006 at 3:58 pm
this is the best i ever have seen. i really want the song of the drama you hear, it’s goes like this:
“On the other share of sadness
It is sad that there is a smile
Finally we arrived
But what are we wating for?
The purpose is not to run away
It’s to chase after dreams
We shuld have gone out to travel,
On that summer day so long ago
If even tomorrow, if you se it
Though there isn’t a sigh either
Like a ship going against the current flow
Right now, go forward, move ahead
Even if it’s cuts throw the rain and clouds
The wat roads shine
Only the dark will teach,
A stronger and stronger light.
Be strong, go forward, move ahead.”
IF YOU HAVE THAT SONG PLEASE ADD ME: KentFreak_747@hotmail.com
Ryu
// May 31, 2006 at 10:31 pm
i watched this series and i have to see, i felt so bad for her but she brings hope to everyone, i’m only half way through it but life is so cruel
sammy
// Jun 1, 2006 at 8:57 am
I’m in a rock band, i never cry when i watched drama..but this time, i just cry..
yeah, what’s wrong with falling down, as long as i can stand up again n look into the sky, the limitless blue sky still smiling to me and says, “come on, u can do it….”
you are right aya-chan, life is just too precious for us to easily let go. I’m alive aya-chan….thank you for your words..
Steve
// Jun 1, 2006 at 10:02 am
Saw half of the series