Beautiful Life
series not in production
Ended
Drama
Seasons | 1
Episodes | 11
avg.Runtime | 51 min
First EP | 2000-01-16
Last EP | 2000-03-26
Overview
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Kyoko's, a wheelchair-bound librarian, first meeting with her hairdresser leads to more encounters as Kyoko starts to like him because he treats her normally despite her condition.
Created by
Produced by
TBS
Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 2000-01-16
A rebellious hair stylist and a spirited young woman fall for each other, but her worsening terminal illness tests the bonds of their new love.
1
Wheelchair Love
2000-01-16
After getting into a traffic argument with a woman, hair stylist Shuji arrives at the same destination as her — and makes an unexpected discovery.
2
Two People's Dreams
2000-01-23
Hoping to become a top stylist at Hot Lip, Shuji visits the library to think up a new hairstyle. Kyoko tries to understand her feelings towards him.
3
Night Kiss
2000-01-30
Having unwittingly leaked Shuji's new haircut design to his biggest rival, Kyoko attempts to make up for it by researching popular hairstyles.
4
I Want to See You
2000-02-06
Shuji rushes to the library to tell Kyoko he has been promoted at the salon but is shocked to discover she has left on a sudden overseas trip.
5
Cold Rain
2000-02-13
Shuji learns that fame comes at a price as a surge of customer bookings and interview requests begin to drive a wedge between him and Kyoko.
6
Love Rival
2000-02-20
After Shuji gets injured during the live event, Kyoko feels personally responsible and grapples with anxiety about her inadequacy as his partner.
7
Distance of the Heart
2000-02-27
Kyoko invites Shuji to meet her family but an overly protective Masao is suspicious of his true intentions. Later, she sees Shuji with Satsuki.
8
Truth
2000-03-05
Unable to trust Shuji, Kyoko visits a gallery to spy on Satsuki but suffers a painful fall. Shuji learns about the full extent of Kyoko’s illness.
9
Your Life
2000-03-12
Shuji gives Kyoko a key to his apartment, opening the door to a brighter future together — until some concerning news threatens their happiness.
10
Some Kind of Wonderful
2000-03-19
Worried about Kyoko’s upcoming re-examination, Shuji struggles to remain focused at work. Meanwhile, Sachie gives Masao some surprising news.
11
To the Future
2000-03-26
Despite Kyoko's diagnosis and Shuji’s work dilemma, the young lovers resolve to live positively and enjoy the time they have left together.
CAST
charactor: Shuji Okishima
Original: Takuya Kimura
Total EP: 11
charactor: Kyoko Machida
Original: Takako Tokiwa
Total EP: 11
charactor: Masao Machida
Original: Atsuro Watabe
Total EP: 11
charactor: Sachie Tamura
Original: Miki Mizuno
Total EP: 11
charactor: Takumi Okabe
Original: Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
Total EP: 11
charactor: Mayumi Ozawa
Original: Chiaki Hara
Total EP: 11
charactor: Satoru Kawamura
Original: Takanori Nishikawa
Total EP: 11
charactor: Machida Yoshio
Original: Kawarazaki Kenzo
Total EP: 11
charactor: Miyama Kouzou
Original: Koji Matoba
Total EP: 11
charactor: Tsuchiya
Original: Moro Morooka
Total EP: 11
charactor: Machida Kuniko
Original: Akemi Omori
Total EP: 11
charactor: Satsuki Nakajima
Original: Koyuki
Total EP: 3
CREW
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