One Litre of Tears

Posted on April 13, 2008

I..............................can't..........................think properly............................

My head aches.......................My eyes hurt............................I feel I'm going to be sick........I'm crying non stop.

Arggh, these are just some of the effects of this series on me. I have been warned before watching this that this isn't just a drama, but how can I let such a good drama pass? And this is the first Ryo-drama that I've watched.

Okay, so everybody's right, the title "One Litre of Tears" is such an understatement, I feel that I've cried buckets because of this.

Synopsis

Aya Ikeuchi (Erika Sawijiri) is your normal 15-year old girl, however lately "things" have been happening to her. She keeps on falling down, and isn't able to walk properly. It was then found out that Aya's suffering from a disease called Spinocerebellar Degeneration- a disease where in it leaves the victim unable to speak, walk, eat, etc. How will Aya and everyone around her cope up with this?

What's even more heart breaking about this, is the story's based on the real life struggles of Aya. The story/script is based on the Diary that she has written until the time that she can't even write. The book, entitled "One Litre of Tears" has sold a lot of copies in Japan and elsewhere (I think).

My Review/Reasons to Watch this:

1. The story's great (though it's so sad), I'm sure all of those who have watched it has been touched on Aya's struggle.

2. You'll definitely cry buckets of tears. OMG, when I've first watch its first episode, I've already cried, actually I've cried at all episodes, and I'm still in a shock now.

3. You'll learn to appreciate the value of "living", what I mean is waking up in the morning is a lot to be thankful for.

4. All of the characters have acted well. Aya's so pitiful but she's so kawaii nonetheless, I pity Aya so much.

5. I love Asou-kun(Nishikido Ryo). Ryo acting as Asou is the best role for him. It suited him well. I'm crying whenever he cries. I always imagined Ryo as the "Asou" kind of guy. I guess I'm liking Ryo, haha.

6. Though 1LoT is full of crying, there are still funny parts. One of my most loved character is Aya's dad. He's so funny. HAHA (makes watching it less dramatic)

7. I think I love everything about the story, though I already know what will happen in the end, I've still cried.

8. This has made my eyes hurt badly. I have difficulty keeping my eyes open.

9. The part where in they show the true Aya has made me cry also.

10. If you want to cry nonstop, watch this okay? If ever you would not cry, I think there is something wrong with you.

I couldn't add more, I'm still shocked and I'm not in the condition to think straight. Glad that I'm not that depressed before watching this or else I would have break down. hehe. I think I'll watch the SP some other time, I couldn't tolerate myself crying again, and I think I'll take a break from watching heavy dramas. But this is a must see.

[EDITED - 04/30/08]

Yatta, I've watched the SP, though it's more on the fashbacks, but I still cry (thoug a little this time)

Last word: Ryo/Asou, you just have to cry, and you know what? I'll cry too. I've noticed that Ryo chan's eyes are so expressive. :D

Rating: 9.7/10

Never Ending Wonderful Story (Concert)

Posted on April 9, 2008

This is the first concert of NewS that I've watched. Due to Yamapi's power over me, I'm finding myself engrossed in everything that he's into. BTW, I would like to thank my sis, jhocel(eunjae) for giving me the link to this concert.

First Impression on NewS:

I'm not that familiar with NewS, all I know is that Yamapi's in it, and before I've watched this, I've researched a little about them. And also, I've only heard a few songs but I like it so it's one of the reasons why I've watched this.

Reactions while watching:

The concert's great plus the behind the scenes footages where so funny. Even though I've heard most of the songs in it for the first time, I think I'm liking it, and with regards to the flying stunt, I was shocked. I think Ryo's the first one to do that, and when I've seen it I was so perplexed, I was like "He's flying", wahaha. So dumb of me.

Here are some of the things that I've noticed and felt:

1. For me Tego's the best singer in the band. I don't know, but his voice is so great.

2. Ryo's the best dresser in the group, I like his fashion get ups, or is it because anything that Ryo wears looks good on him?

3. I have a hard time figuring who's Tego and who's Massu. I have only mastered it after I think an hour of watching it, and I even look through my files just to check it out.

4. Their costumes are weird. hehe. But I know it's a part of being in JE.

5. Most of the time, I'm staring on Ryo's face. LOL

6. I love how the group treats each other. ^^

7. Koyama + Shige = terrible laughing madness.

8. Massu's got the brightest/warmest smile ever, his smile is so genuine and i think it can cheer up anyone around

9. Ryo's a brat and he's evil, but I like it. HAHA

10. I think I'm liking NewS. :D

11. I still like Yamapi, next would be Ryo, and then Tegoshi.

Parts that have left me Laughing:

1. When a fan ask Ryo for a kiss, and then Ryo has said this funny things and then he gave her a flying kiss, OMG, my heart's beating rather fast after that part

2. The part where in Koyama and Shige were in their room, and the they have turned it into a dancing hall, singing Massu's song and Yamapi's Daite Senorita, that was so funny, I have to catch my breath. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

here's the screen caps of it, plus Yamapi's bday celebration:

3. When some of the members were singing "Yeah, Yeah" at the top of their lungs, and then it hit me that their imitating Ryo's song "Code".

4. The part where in they showed the footages where in the group is eating, and then Ryo (evil, haha) keeps on feeding Shige, wahaha. And also the part where in Tegoshi keeps on saying "Oishii", and then Yamapi follows right after, and finally Ryo does it too. WAHAHA.

The concert's nice, you'll get to love NewS more. :D I've made some screen caps but I'm too lazy to post it in here, you know where to find them. Just in case, feel free to comment. - chay

Rating: 9.6/10