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

TV Show · Anime · Drama

Even though Yuuichi Ezaki is in the hospital recovering from an illness, he's constantly sneaking out. One day he's caught by the head nurse, who makes a deal with him: she'll overlook his future excursions if he's willing to befriend a new patient, Rika Akiba. Due to a serious heart condition, Rika has spent most of her life in the hospital, and doesn't really have any friends. As Yuuichi an...

2006 · 25m

Starring Kenichi Suzumura, Mikako Takahashi, Nobuyuki Kobushi

Director Yukihiro Matsushita

EPISODE 1

Akiko, The Girl, and Ryunosuke Akutagawa

Yuuichi, a hospital patient, has gotten into the habit of sneaking out often. When he's caught in the act, the head nurse offers to let him off the hook if he befriends a girl named Rika.

24m
EPISODE 2

The Inheritance of the Tada Collection

Tada, an elderly patient at the hospital passes away and bequeaths his collection of girlie magazines to Yuuichi. Naturally, Rika is not pleased to find these in Yuuichi's possession.

24m
EPISODE 3

The Demise of the Ezaki Collection, And Then…

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

24m
EPISODE 4

School Life for a Day

Having been confined to hospitals all her life, Rika's never gotten to experience life as a student. Yuuichi provides her with the opportunity to spend a day in his high-school.

24m
EPISODE 5

The Halted Minute

Rika's condition has worsened, requiring emergency surgery. Dr. Natsume reveals to Yuuichi that he was once in a similar position as the one Yuuichi faces now.

24m
EPISODE 6

Our Own Two Hands

While Rika's operation was successful, 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.

24m