Bus stop

バスストップ

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Network	Fuji TV
Broadcast	1 Jul 2000 – 30 Sep 2000
Episodes	12 Episodes
Viewership	—
Fan score	6.9 from 10 reviews

Synopsis

Bus-Stop is a romantic fairytale of the unlikely coupling between an ambitious and sophisticated business executive (Iijima Naoko) and a happy-go-lucky bus driver (Teruyoshi Uchimura). Naoko finds her life at cross-roads, as her career unravels after an unsuccessful projects results in her demotion from marketing to data management, and her lover-cum-boss (Yanagiba Toshiro) has left her to move to New York. When her life feels like it is at its lowest point, she meets Uchimura, a bus driver whose carefree yet caring approach makes her rethink about her life's direction. When Toshiro unexpectedly returns to Tokyo, she finds herself caught between the two totally different men in her life...

Synopsis: Edwina Wong

Cast & characters 16 credited

Theme songs

“Not Found” — Mr Children
“Pearl” — Shiro

Fan reviews 10 reviews

6.9/ 10

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Light, romantic and fun!

9 / 10

Wynter · 2012

A scripted drama, to be sure, but it was just what the doctor prescribed.

It was light, corny, and romantic. I love Iijima Naoko in any and all roles, and without a definite reason, I was strangely attracted to Uchimura Teruyoshi. Instantly. I was also not-at-all annoyed by Uchiyama Rina. Perhaps it was her young age that actually made her endearing.

The one iff I have is that the end, although necessary, wasn't convincing. I still didn't truly believe Natsuo's affection.

As well. Still a heart-warming drama that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

Unlikely but awesome.

9 / 10

MonsterZero65 · 2010

Though it is a bit unlikely I really enjoyed this story. It can be a bit slow but not terribly so and the cast is delightful. I really pulled for them to become a couple.

Surprised!

9 / 10

MonsterZero-65 · 2009

I am so surprised that many people did not rank this very high so far. I thought it was very good.

Iijima Naoko, Teruyoshi Uchimura, and my favorite Uchiyama Rina were all wonderful in this story.

A story of love and changing of views on what is most important in life.

All 10 reviews