Fan reviews: Ichi Ritoru no Namida

iok113 · 26 May 2006

.i was really happy when i watched this drama. althouth it is sad movie but it make me happy and won't give up. i am living on.i will be very happy **

nu hank · 26 May 2006

this is a wonderfull drama.
Erika Sawajiri and Riko Narumi Gave a good Acting.
Kito Aya: "Why Me...?"

rinarina · 20 May 2006

Well this drama was made from Aya's diary, that fact make this drama become touching. The soundtrack is really good and touching, but yet the whole story is ok. I feel touched because I know that this drama based on a true story but not because the actor's acting. The cast's acting especially the actreess who acted as Aya cannot bring enough emotion in her role. That's still fine, and I guess that Fujiki is just fiction

oToyz · 29 Apr 2006

the most sad dorama I ever seen......
Y_Y
sawajiri erika did well in this dorama.
every episode is sad episode, i can't stand to cry.

k4g0me · 27 Apr 2006

I literally cried a liter of tears....the SADDEST drama i have EVER seen....and trust me ive seen quite a bit. Ryo was very interesting to watch...seems all these dramas these days have some pop singer as a main actor....eye candy. Well...one again...that SADDEST drama ive EVER seen. Dont think another can surpass this one in terms of heartwrenching sadness.

shinkuji · 26 Apr 2006

ok, it took me 3 weeks to watch it, why? because i can't bare to watch it every eps or even everyday... it's so touching that... i just can't watch it daily... i can't....
i need time to heal before i watch it again... i hate to say this, but i don't like to cry... tho, i know i had some watery eyes... in almost every eps...

I wish i can help Aya and rest of the people in the world who had this disease....

Grim Eyes · 26 Apr 2006

First, let me start this review by saying that I do not like watching "pure" dramas. By pure, I mean those that lack any kind of comedy relief whatsoever. Second, I pride myself with the fact that I have never cried because of a show or movie. Ever. I even watched "Brian's Song" and "Saisyu Heiki Kanojo" and still nothing.

That being said, I can now say that my first and second statements no longer remain true. I started to watch this drama on a whim one day and was hooked from the beginning. hearing Erika Sawajiri's eerily weak voice during the first few minutes of the series already broke my heart. Erika Sawajiri was excellent in her role as Aya, and her performance was flawless. The entire cast was also great and the writing was nothing short of remarkable. The fact that it was based on a true story only adds more depth to it. This is the first show that actually made me cry, and by cry I dont mean "teary eyed but never really falls" cry, I mean "tears falling down while making weird noises" cry.

Whether its because this show will inspire you to live your life to the fullest, or to appreciate the smaller things in life, or turn you into an Erika Sawajiri fan (like me) after realizing how insanely hot and cute she is, or maybe all three, this show will change your life.

muffin707 · 24 Apr 2006

Must have cried in every eposide

Kirari Ililah · 14 Apr 2006

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this drama, is was SO GREAT! Sawajiri does a great job in her dramas and she was phenominal with Nishikido!!! I watched the movie version of this and it was a little slow, so I suggest the drama over the movie. Sawajiri performed everything almost flawlessly, and she's so adorable it's hard not to think that she can do such a job!
She's constantly playing disabled characters, but she does a great job with them that you can't complain. She's good at putting the emotion into each scene, making me CRY! Nishikido was pretty excellent in this too, though he's just that cool type. Although there wasn't too much purpose for his character, the ineraction between the two was great. They have such good chemistry! Momosuke was pretty funny in this too, even though you only see him for moments at a time...
I suggest this drama for anyone that loves good stories and ones of inspiration. I do slightly feel sorry for the person that the story is based off of, getting it turned around and remade, but this one is just one of those dramas where it's hard to let go of!

Deceased · 11 Apr 2006

When i first read the synopsis, i thought it is just another true based drama which have been overdone.

And after reading those reviews, I thought those who mentioned it must be over exaggerated. How can this drama so dramatic and left impact on some viewers??? So I decided to buy and watch it and judge for myself.


I wasn't that thrilled after watching episode 1. I found it quite normal and nothing so sad about it. It was the episode 3 that makes the whole drama the turning point. That was when you realised your tears flowing out so easily. That was when your heart starts to feel sad for Aya.


In this drama, it reflects how cruel our society is.

When Aya is down with the deadly disease, you can see how friends keep away from her.
You realised how fortunate to be a healthy person and the ugliness of public perception at those disabled.
You can see how her 1st boyfriend shun her despite that he knows that she suffered from the disease.
You realised friends are NOT forever to help you, they will feel 'tired' one day and give up on you.
You will understand the strength of a family support. That kind of strength that support till the end and never ever give up on you.


I thought Precious Time is sad but not until i watched Beautiful Life. I thought that is the saddest drama but that changed after watching Orange Days.

And i thought that's it. Enough of sad dramas.
But this was really a DRAMATIC drama, as a guy, i seldom shed a single tears for watching drama.

For this, i can't help it but feel sad for Aya.
and yes, i did shed 'a few' tears. She really motivates people with her strength and quotes.

Favourite quote:
"While other people struggling for their future, I'm struggling to live."

pakerole · 3 Apr 2006

i cannot stop crying , and " TAK KERING GUSI " :(( , i dont to live anymore after watching this jdaroma. JDORAMA ROCKS

scylla87 · 30 Mar 2006

the best dorama ever and will be
this dorama can make u appreciate ur life
2 thumbs up !!!!! ^^

natsumii · 21 Mar 2006

It's totally touching and moving.
Though it's really sad as it appears in the title, but you'll also
feel warmth with the love from family and also from Asou-kun
while watching...

It's so great to be alive!

roma · 11 Mar 2006

so inspiring me...great drama....great story......Thanks a LOT aya....

vietchino · 10 Mar 2006

I just finished the whole drama today. One of the saddest stories i have ever heard in my life and also the saddest one i have ever watch on the screen. This drama made me even want to look up this spinocerebeller degenerative disease and see what it is all about. I really want to read that 1 litre of tears diary that she wrote when she had this disease. I believe it would be an interesting if not an uplifting read that won't be able to be put down such as with this whole series. This dorama series is highly recommended for anyone who just got into the joy of doramas or an dorama addict. It is guaranteed that it will be a tear jerker and anybody who watches it will crie that 1 litre of tears w/ every passing episode, and crie more and more until the tears truly comes out in the final episode. With this series, you will know the true meaning of becoming breathless.

mtvknight · 5 Mar 2006

i have onli manage to get the 1st ep of the show. but it already capture my attention.a very nice n touching story!after so many yrs of watching jdrama this show will be name a classic like all those famous drama!!

aki_07 · 5 Mar 2006

Makes you appreciate your health and life better. Gd values instilled, great soundtrack by K, great acting, heart-rending story without nonsensical tragedy. The vcd last me for 4 days and 4 days I had puffy eyes. ENough said. A classic for collection!

gtxcyborg · 5 Mar 2006

Highly recommended......sad story that really make u part of the drama as well....

pandaguitarist · 22 Feb 2006

you get to see life with aya's eyes. this drama is amazing. it makes you want to live life to the fullest and help those around you. you'll be surprised just to watch how aya puts everyone else before herself and humbly wishes to help anybody, especially people like herself when she's really the one that others should help.

the family's reactions are touching. her parents, sisters, and brother are extremely loving and caring - a perfect family. and asou-kun. you'll grow to love this guy lol. btw, the music is like SUPERB, i couldn't stop singing it in the shower, to sleep, and even in school. the acting is incredibly awesome (go erika!). although i must admit, if there was more romance..just a little more, nothing too huge, then i think it would have earned a true, perfect 10. i know that's not the objective of the drama, but wouldn't a well-rounded drama be the best? =)

anyway, you wouldn't want to miss this! it doesn't matter if you like dramas or not. watch it lol. if you hate touchy slash sad dramas, watch it! you don't actually cry because it's sad; you cry because you feel amazed by aya's humbleness and the cares of her friends and family.

itsasiangirl · 20 Feb 2006

it a tuoching drama, i love ryou in that movies....he soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo hot!!