Name: Looking Up at the Half-Moon
Released: 2006-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Mikako Takahashi, Hiroaki Hirata, Nobuyuki Kobushi

TV Show · Anime · Drama

Even though Yuuichi is in the hospital, he's constantly sneaking out. He becomes friends with Rika who has spent most of her life in the hospital. As Yuuichi and Rika spend time together, their relationship soon blossoms into romance...

2006 · 24m

Starring Mikako Takahashi, Hiroaki Hirata, Nobuyuki Kobushi

Director Yoshihiro Fukagawa

EPISODE 1

Akiko, The Girl, and Ryunosuke Akutagawa

When Yuuichi is caught sneaking out, the head nurse offers to let him off the hook if he befriends a girl named Rika.
EPISODE 2

The Inheritance of the Tada Collection

Tada passes away and bequeaths his collection of girlie magazines to Yuuichi. Naturally, Rika is not pleased.
EPISODE 3

The Demise of the Ezaki Collection, and Then...

Yuuichi has managed to patch things up with Rika, but Dr. Natsume continues to try and drive a wedge between the two young lovers.
EPISODE 4

School Life for a Day

Yuuichi provides Rika with the opportunity to spend a day in his high-school.
EPISODE 5

The Halted Minute

Rika's condition has worsened, requiring emergency surgery.
EPISODE 6

Our Own Two Hands

Rika's mother won't allow Yuuichi to see her. Yuuichi will soon have to decide whether to stay with Rika or move on with his life.