On October 3, 2026
#9458
9458th by Pulse TV show online2.4PULSEPulse MeterOur daily Pulse Meter measures public activity and popularity signals across the web.How it works →
1 Litre of Tears — Miniseries
- Oct 11, 2005First aired
- 11 episodesin this season
- 48mavg. runtime
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
01
53mThe Beginning of a YouthAya Ikeuchi, a junior high student on the cusp of high school, navigates a life of comfortable normalcy. She is enveloped in the warmth of her mother, Shioka, whose cheerful reliability provides a constant anchor, and the steady presence of her father, Mizuo, who runs the family tofu shop. With three younger siblings – Ako, Hiroki, and Rika – Aya’s days are filled with the vibrant energy of a bustling home, a life both ordinary and deeply joyful.Oct 11, 20058.0Oct 11, 200553m8.002
47m15 Years Old, Creeping DiseaseDr. Mizuno, a neurologist at Jounan University Hospital who had examined Aya, explained to her mother, Shioka, that the likely cause of Aya’s condition was spinocerebellar degeneration. This degenerative disease, he said, leads to the wasting away of the cerebellum and the breakdown of its nerve cells, progressively impairing Aya's motor control.Oct 18, 20059.0Oct 18, 200547m9.003
47mWhy Did the Disease Choose Me?Ten days remained until the choir competition, and the first-year students of Class A were keen to rehearse. Yet, Aya, increasingly aware of a disquiet within herself, began to experience visual distortions during their choral practice – the music blurring before her eyes. This, coupled with an unsettling anxiety she couldn't explain, weighed heavily on her.Oct 25, 20057.0Oct 25, 200547m7.004
47mTwo LonelinessDr. Mizuno, a neurologist at Jounan University Hospital, delivered the diagnosis to Aya: spinocerebellar degeneration. As she and her mother, Shioka, drove home, Aya attempted a brave facade, a forced smile masking the truth. But the reality of her illness proved too much; she dissolved into tears, unable to reconcile herself to the news.Nov 1, 20057.0Nov 1, 200547m7.005
47mDisability CertificateUnder the care of rehabilitation specialist Tanabe, Aya persists with her recovery. Yet, her demeanor has shifted; she lacks the usual drive for progress, and ultimately settles, seemingly defeated, into a posture of resignation. Dr. Mizuno, responsible for Aya's medical care, watches with growing concern.Nov 8, 20058.0Nov 8, 200547m8.006
47mInsincere GlancesAs autumn deepened, Aya and Shioka took their dog, Ganmo, for a walk, hoping to further his training. They strolled along, Ganmo at their heels, when they noticed Hiroki, absorbed in solitary practice of soccer.Nov 15, 20059.0Nov 15, 200547m9.007
47mWhere I amThe new year has arrived. Aya, whose mobility has diminished further, now navigates the world in a wheelchair. Yet, with the unwavering support of her family – Shioka and Mizuo among them – she embraces each day with a resilient spirit and a cheerful heart.Nov 22, 20059.0Nov 22, 200547m9.008
47m1 Litre of TearsAya went to the rookie tournament to support the basketball team, offering congratulations to Mari and Saki on their advancement to the first round. As Shioka and her friends emerged from the school building, fresh from the parents’ meeting, Aya noticed a shadow in Shioka's expression and felt a sudden, inexplicable unease.Nov 29, 20059.0Nov 29, 200547m9.009
47mLive in the MomentAya now resides at a school for students with disabilities, living as a boarder. An electric wheelchair provides significant assistance, but she strives to walk independently whenever possible. The freedom of self-powered movement brings her considerable joy.Dec 6, 200510.0Dec 6, 200547m10.010
47mLove LetterAya’s dysarthria is worsening, making fluent speech a challenge. Dr. Mizuno informs Shioka and Mizuo that her condition will likely impede her progress toward higher education or employment following her graduation from the school for the disabled. He suggests they prioritize her rehabilitation efforts within the home.Dec 13, 20059.0Dec 13, 200547m9.011
57mFar Away, Where the Tears Have Run OutAt twenty years of age, Aya kept a diary during her time spent in a hospital affiliated with Jounan University Hospital. Simultaneously, she continued to contribute to the newsletter of "Fureai no Kai," a group she had founded at the suggestion of Kiichi, a volunteer who had assisted her during her school days for the disabled.Dec 20, 200510.0Dec 20, 200557m10.0
