Orange Days

Drama · 2004 · 1 hr 13 min Hulu
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Kou Shibasaki and Satoshi Tsumabuki star together in this drama written by Eriko Kitagawa, who is behind hits such as "Beautiful Life", "Say You Love Me", and "Half Blue". It depicts Kai, an ordinary college senior gearing up for employment, and Sae, a girl who has closed herself off to the world after losing her hearing. Kai, who majors in social welfare psychology, uses sign language to communicate with Sae, who signs vulgar things with her slender, beautiful fingers. The characters alongside them all support each other as they struggle with life, love and dreams. The gorgeous cast bring this coming-of-age story to life. Video: (C) TBS Image: (C) TBS

Drama · 2004 · 1 hr 13 min
Starring Satoshi Tsumabuki , Ko Shibasaki , Hiroki Narimiya

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1

    The Madonna Who Lost Her Voice

    Kai Yuki, a college senior studying social welfare psychology, struggles to get any job offers; one day, he sees a girl playing the violin on campus.

    1 hr 12 min · Apr 11, 2004
  • EPISODE 2

    The Beginning of Romance

    Tasked with assisting Sae, Maho asks Kai for help; after hearing about Sae's past from her friend Akane, Kai tries to recover the violin she sold.

    46 min · Apr 18, 2004
  • EPISODE 3

    Your Tears

    Kai arranges for a semi-pro student orchestra to hold an audition for Sae; she is overjoyed when she passes, but a complication soon arises.

    46 min · Apr 25, 2004
  • EPISODE 4

    My Heartbreak

    Following Keita's suggestion, Kai and his friends start keeping a shared diary; Maho stuns Kai by telling him they should take some time apart.

    46 min · May 2, 2004
  • EPISODE 5

    Secret Night

    In celebration of Akane's job offer, Keita invites the Orange Group members on a camping trip; Kai runs into Maho at a café, but Sano soon shows up.

    46 min · May 9, 2004
  • EPISODE 6

    Her Romance

    When Sae struggles to find a job that piques her interest, Kai suggests that she play piano; she asks her mom for lessons after seeing a job listing.

    46 min · May 16, 2004

Related

Cast & Crew

  • Satoshi Tsumabuki

    Kai Yuki
  • Ko Shibasaki

    Sae Hagio
  • Hiroki Narimiya

    Shohei Aida
  • Miho Shiraishi

    Akane Ozawa
  • Eita

    Keita Yashima
  • H‌U

    Hiroki Ueda

    Producer
  • Eriko Kitagawa

    Writer

About

Orange Days

Drama

Kou Shibasaki and Satoshi Tsumabuki star together in this drama written by Eriko Kitagawa, who is behind hits such as "Beautiful Life", "Say You Love Me", and "Half Blue". It depicts Kai, an ordinary college senior gearing up for employment, and Sae, a girl who has closed herself off to the world after losing her hearing. Kai, who majors in social welfare psychology, uses sign language to communicate with Sae, who signs vulgar things with her slender, beautiful fingers. The characters alongside them all support each other as they struggle with life, love and dreams. The gorgeous cast bring this coming-of-age story to life. Video: (C) TBS Image: (C) TBS

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Studio
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Released
2004
Rated
0+
Region of Origin
Japan

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