Top 20 Japanese love movies that make viewers move and admire the most

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One Litre Of Tears (TV Series) (2005)

Sawajiri Erika - Japan's first jewel whose career was ruined due to addiction and imprisonment

One Liter Of Tears (TV Series) (2005) is a Japanese television series based on the real-life diary of a girl named Kito Aya. The film follows the life of Ikeuchi Aya, a 15-year-old high school student who soon discovers that he has a rare and incurable disease called spinocerebellar degeneration. This disease affects the cerebellum of the brain and gradually robs her of the ability to walk, speak and use her arms and legs. Even though she knew she didn't have long to live, Aya was still determined to live her life to the fullest and left her diary entries as inspiration for many people.

Through each episode, the audience follows Aya's struggle with her disease and its effects on her family, friends and lover. Aya had to endure pain, seizures, falls, being bullied and shunned. Aya also had to break up with Asou Haruto, her loving boyfriend who was always there for her. However, Aya never gave up hope and the will to live. She always tries to study, work, communicate and help others. She is also always grateful to those who love and support her, such as her family, friends, teachers and doctors. She keeps a diary to record her thoughts, feelings, and experiences in life.

After going through difficult and tearful years, Aya passed away on December 23, 1988, at the age of 25. She left the world a priceless legacy: a diary called "A Liter of Tears", in which she wrote: "Just being alive is a wonderful thing." Her diary was published and became a bestseller in Japan. It has also been adapted into television series, movies and animated films. The TV series One Liter Of Tears (TV Series) (2005) made a big splash and attracted millions of viewers.

Director: Riki Okamura
Screenwriter: Kito Aya (diary author), Egashira Michiru (scenario adaptation)
Cast: Sawajiri Erika (as Ikeuchi Aya), Nishikido Ryo (as Asou Haruto), Yakushimaru Hiroko (as Ikeuchi Shioka), Jinnai Takanori (as Ikeuchi Mizuo), Narumi Riko (as Ikeuchi Ako), and many others
Duration: Each episode is about 50 minutes
Number of episodes: 11 episodes
Status: Completed
Genre: Psychological, social, emotional
Year of release: 2005
Country: Japan

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Be with You

Orange Range - Hana (Vietsub) - Be With You OST

On Your Side is a Japanese romantic drama film, directed by Nobuhiro Doi and based on the novel of the same name by Takuji Ichikawa. The film stars two main actors, Yūko Takeuchi and Shido Nakamura, as Mio Aio and Takumi Aio, two husband and wife who have a magical love affair.

The film begins with Takumi Aio, a widower living a quiet life with his 6-year-old son Yuji after the death of his wife Mio. Yuji always remembers Mio's promise to return to reunite with father and son when the rainy season comes. Takumi also loves Mio very much and looks forward to the day he sees her again. Before Mio died, she left her son a photo album, and he blamed himself for her death. When the rainy season comes, Takumi and Yuji find Mio at an old station but she remembers absolutely nothing about herself, her husband and children. Takumi decides to hide from Mio that she has been dead for a year and helps her find her memories. All three of them had a peaceful life as before. Mio gradually remembers the happy and sad moments in their lives. She also learned that she had a serious illness and had to have heart surgery.

When the rainy season passes, it is also time for Mio to leave father and daughter. She says goodbye to Takumi and Yuji and says she will always love them, and says she has returned to help Takumi move on with his life and so Yuji can grow up. She hopes that they will always be happy and not sad because of her. Afterwards, Mio disappeared in Takumi's arms when the rain stopped.

Director: Nobuhiro Doi
Screenwriter: Takuji Ichikawa
Cast: Yūko Takeuchi (as Mio Aio), Shido Nakamura (as Takumi Aio), Akashi Takei (as Yuji Aio), Karen Miyama (as Aya), Yosuke Asari (as Takumi in high school), Yuta Hiraoka (as Yuji at 18 years old) and several other actors
Duration: 119 minutes
Number of episodes: The movie is a single movie, not divided into episodes.
Status: The film was completed and premiered in Japan on October 30, 20041 [2][3]. The film was also released in several other countries such as Korea, Taiwan and China
Genre: The film belongs to the romantic genre, telling the love story between a widower and his wife who has returned from the dead.
Release year: The film was released in 2004
Country: The film is a Japanese film, directed by Nobuhiro Doi and based on the novel of the same name by Takuji Ichikawa

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I Give My First Love To You (2009)

I Give My First Love to You (僕の初恋をキミに捧ぐ) (2009) - Boku wa Kimi ni Koi wo Suru (僕は君に恋をする)

I Give My First Love To You (2009) is a Japanese emotional, romantic, and touching film, directed and written by Takehiko Shinjo. The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by author Cuu Ba Dao, telling the love story between Takuma Kakunouchi and Mayu Taneda, two friends since childhood.

The main character Takuma Kakunouchi is an 8-year-old boy with a congenital heart disease. The doctor said he would not live beyond 20 years old. He meets Mayu Taneda, a girl his age who is the daughter of the doctor who takes care of him. Mayu learns Takuma's secret and decides to love him forever. He also has feelings for Mayu, but doesn't dare say it out loud for fear of making her sad. Takuma and Mayu grow up and fall in love through their school years. The two are always together and share the joys and sorrows in life. He also has good friends, such as Kou Suzuya, Teru Miura and Ritsuko Watanabe. However, he also has to face many difficulties and challenges, such as having to endure the pain of illness, having to leave home for treatment, and having to share Mayu with others like Kou or Masaki Arai. , a new student transferring to the school. He also suffers from interference from family or society, and is always self-conscious and worried about his and Mayu's future.

Takuma passed away when he was 20 years old. Before he died, he left Mayu a letter and a ring, in which he confessed his love and wished her happiness. She learned this after studying abroad in the US and returning to Japan. She decides to live for Takuma and continue pursuing her dream of becoming a cardiologist.

Director: Takehiko Shinjo
Screenwriter: Takehiko Shinjo and Kenzaburo Iida, based on the novel of the same name by author Cuu Ba Dao
Cast: Mao Inoue as Mayu Taneda, Masaki Okada as Takuma Kakunouchi, Natsuki Harada as Teru Miura, Yuki Terada as Ryoko Taneda, Tetta Sugimoto as Minoru Taneda, and many more
Duration: 122 minutes
Number of episodes: 1 episode
Status: Completed
Genre: Romance, Romance, Touching
Year of release: 2009
Country: Japan

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Heavenly Forest (2006)

Heavenly Forest (2006) is a Japanese romance and photography film, directed by Takehiko Shinjo and written by Ichikawa Takuji. The film is based on the novel Love Photo and another story by the same author. The film stars Miyazaki Aoi, Tamaki Hiroshi, Kuroki Meisa and Sato Megumi. The film tells the story of Makoto Segawa (Tamaki Hiroshi), a college student who loves photography. He meets Shizuru Satonaka (Miyazaki Aoi), a strange and beautiful girl who shares his interests. They became close friends and often took photos together. One day, Shizuru told Makoto that she wanted to take a love photo with him in the mysterious forest called Heavenly Forest. Makoto Segawa agreed to take a photo with Shizuru Satonaka and go to Heavenly Forest together. Here, they took a beautiful and impressive photo, but it was also the last time they met. Shizuru disappeared after taking the photo and left no trace. Makoto searched everywhere for Shizuru, but could not find her. He also finds out that Shizuru has loved him for a long time, but didn't dare say it out loud for fear of hurting him.

Makoto Segawa keeps thinking about Shizuru Satonaka and their love photo. He is determined to find out the truth about her and the photo. He finds out that Shizuru has passed away due to a fatal cancer. She left him a letter and a photo album, including a photo of their love. He was sad and emotional, but also consoled himself that he had had happy moments with her. He is determined to live on and pursue his dream of being a photographer.

Director: Takehiko Shinjo
Screenwriter: Ichikawa Takuji
Cast: Miyazaki Aoi, Tamaki Hiroshi, Kuroki Meisa and Sato Megumi
Duration: 116 minutes
Number of episodes: 1 (movie)
Status: Completed and premiered
Genre: Romance, photography
Year of release: 2006
Country: Japan

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Love Letter (1995)

Love Letter (1995) - his love flows with the South wind

Love Letter (1995) is a Japanese romantic film directed and written by Iwai Shunji. The film tells the love story between two women, Fujii Hiroko (Nakayama Miho) and Watanabe Itsuki (Toyokawa Etsushi), who died in a skiing accident.

The movie begins with Hiroko saddened by the death of Itsuki, her ex-lover. She recalls their memories and decides to write a letter to Itsuki's old address in Otaru, Hokkaido. She did not expect that her letter would be answered by a person with the same name Itsuki (Nakayama Miho), who is a middle school classmate of male Itsuki. The two began exchanging letters and gradually understood each other better. They share stories about the male Itsuki, who left a deep impression on their hearts, and discover secrets and truths about the male Itsuki, such as the fact that he has loved Hiroko for a long time, or that he have a difficult and lonely life. The film ends with the two meeting in Otaru on the male Itsuki's birthday. They hugged each other and said goodbye. The two understand that they cannot replace the male Itsuki in each other's hearts, but they are also grateful to each other for giving each other comfort and hope.

Director: Iwai Shunji
Screenwriter: Iwai Shunji
Cast: Nakayama Miho as Fujii Hiroko / Watanabe Itsuki, Toyokawa Etsushi as Watanabe Itsuki, Suzuki Takako as Fujii Itsuki, Kashiwabara Takashi as Akiba Shigeru, Miki Sakai as Harumi
Duration: 117 minutes
Number of episodes: The movie has only one episode, not a series
Status: The film was released on March 25, 1995 in Japan and has ended
Genre: The film belongs to the romance - drama - drama genre, telling the love story between two women, ex-lover and middle school classmate of a deceased man.
Release year: The film was released in 1995
Country: The film is a Japanese product, filmed in Otaru and Tokyo

Thus, together we have reviewed the top 20 Japanese love films that make viewers move and admire the most. These are films that not only bring viewers different levels of emotions, from happiness to happiness. to tragic, from humorous to touching, but also shows the beauty and depth of Japanese culture and people. These films are also highly valuable works of art, with exquisite filmmaking techniques, excellent acting, melodious music and romantic images. These films have left their mark on audiences around the world and have become classics of Japanese cinema. Hopefully this article has helped you gain more knowledge and feelings about Japanese romantic love movies. If you haven't seen all of these movies yet, quickly search and enjoy them for relaxing and romantic moments. If you have watched all these movies, please share your thoughts and reviews with us through the comments section below. Thank you for following this article and see you again in the next articles. Have a nice day!