Beautiful Life

Overview

Kyoko, a young woman with an unhindered spirit despite being physically bound to a wheelchair due to illness, and Shuji, a stylish and popular fashion magazine hairstylist, are brought together in a fateful traffic incident. Despite their confrontational meeting, they soon find themselves falling in love, with Shuji drawn to her courage and enthusiasm and Kyoko attracted to his ability to look beyond her physical limitations and into her heart. However, Kyoko's protective older brother and her worsening condition begin to test the bounds of their love for each other and threaten to end their beautiful life together.

Episodes

Wheelchair Love

S01E01 Wheelchair Love

January 16, 2000 54 min
After getting into a traffic argument with a woman, hair stylist Shuji arrives at the same destination as her — and makes an unexpected discovery.
Two People's Dreams

S01E02 Two People's Dreams

January 23, 2000 54 min
Hoping to become a top stylist at Hot Lip, Shuji visits the library to think up a new hairstyle. Kyoko tries to understand her feelings towards him.
Night Kiss

S01E03 Night Kiss

January 30, 2000 54 min
Having unwittingly leaked Shuji's new haircut design to his biggest rival, Kyoko attempts to make up for it by researching popular hairstyles.
I Want to See You

S01E04 I Want to See You

February 6, 2000 54 min
Shuji rushes to the library to tell Kyoko he has been promoted at the salon but is shocked to discover she has left on a sudden overseas trip.
Cold Rain

S01E05 Cold Rain

February 13, 2000 54 min
Shuji learns that fame comes at a price as a surge of customer bookings and interview requests begin to drive a wedge between him and Kyoko.
Love Rival

S01E06 Love Rival

February 20, 2000 54 min
After Shuji gets injured during the live event, Kyoko feels personally responsible and grapples with anxiety about her inadequacy as his partner.
Distance of the Heart

S01E07 Distance of the Heart

February 27, 2000 54 min
Kyoko invites Shuji to meet her family but an overly protective Masao is suspicious of his true intentions. Later, she sees Shuji with Satsuki.
Truth

S01E08 Truth

March 5, 2000 54 min
Unable to trust Shuji, Kyoko visits a gallery to spy on Satsuki but suffers a painful fall. Shuji learns about the full extent of Kyoko’s illness.
Your Life

S01E09 Your Life

March 12, 2000 54 min
Shuji gives Kyoko a key to his apartment, opening the door to a brighter future together — until some concerning news threatens their happiness.
Some Kind of Wonderful

S01E10 Some Kind of Wonderful

March 19, 2000 54 min
Worried about Kyoko’s upcoming re-examination, Shuji struggles to remain focused at work. Meanwhile, Sachie gives Masao some surprising news.
To the Future

S01E11 To the Future

March 26, 2000 54 min
Despite Kyoko's diagnosis and Shuji’s work dilemma, the young lovers resolve to live positively and enjoy the time they have left together.

Cast

Takuya Kimura
Takuya Kimura
Shuji Okishima
Takako Tokiwa
Takako Tokiwa
Kyoko Machida
Atsuro Watabe
Atsuro Watabe
Masao Machida
Miki Mizuno
Miki Mizuno
Sachie Tamura
Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
Takumi Okabe
Chiaki Hara
Chiaki Hara
Mayumi Ozawa
Takanori Nishikawa
Takanori Nishikawa
Satoru Kawamura
Kawarazaki Kenzo
Kawarazaki Kenzo
Machida Yoshio
Koji Matoba
Koji Matoba
Miyama Kouzou
Moro Morooka
Moro Morooka
Tsuchiya
Akemi Omori
Akemi Omori
Machida Kuniko

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