Iki mo Dekinai Natsu

息もできない夏 ‧ Drama ‧ 2012

Iki mo Dekinai Natsu Episode 1

9.3/10 from 9 users
Jul 10, 2012
Rei works part-time at a patisserie with apple pies being her forte. Her love and zeal for her work gains the manager's respect and the latter recommends her for a promotion to a full-time… read more

Iki mo Dekinai Natsu Episode 2

8.4/10 from 8 users
Jul 17, 2012
It is revealed that Rei collapsed due to anemia yet still rejects the comfort of her mom. When Rei is about to quit her job, her manager asks her to stay and so she does. Rei's mom… read more

Iki mo Dekinai Natsu Episode 3

9.4/10 from 5 users
Jul 24, 2012
Rei and the staff at the City Office wait in vain for Rei's mom, Yoko, to arrive. Rei's numerous call to Yoko's phone goes unanswered. After returning home, a newscaster on the television… read more

Iki mo Dekinai Natsu Episode 4

9.4/10 from 5 users
Jul 31, 2012
The city's free paper, City Watcher visits Patisserie Charlotte to interview Rei and Igawa. The paper features Rei's story with her mom, causing her apple pie to surge in popularity.… read more

Iki mo Dekinai Natsu Episode 5

9.7/10 from 5 users
Aug 07, 2012
Rei is finally able to proceed with her registry after her mom's return. She was asked by her manager to create a unique product as the following month's recommended product. She decides… read more

Iki mo Dekinai Natsu Episode 6

8.6/10 from 5 users
Aug 14, 2012
After Rei sees how traumatised her mom was when she saw Ayukawa, she decides to go to trial. She soon realizes how much money is needed for the lawyer fee. Yoko opposes her daughter's… read more


Iki mo Dekinai Natsu Episode 7

8.7/10 from 6 users
Aug 21, 2012
Ayukawa pays a visit to Rei's house to tell her that he is her dad. Yoko whilst trying to stop Ayukawa from spilling the truth has stabbed her dad. All of the family members are brought… read more

Iki mo Dekinai Natsu Episode 8

8.3/10 from 5 users
Aug 28, 2012
Ayukawa is diagnosed with cancer. Rei finally gets to go back to work. Nakatsu writes an article about Rei that has deeply affected Rei's life. Meanwhile, Yoko is asked to resign from… read more

Iki mo Dekinai Natsu Episode 9

8.7/10 from 5 users
Sep 04, 2012
Ayukawa agrees to go to Tokyo to meet Rei for the DNA test, but fails to show up. While Rei is packing for the move, she receives a birthday cake order from Patisserie Charlotte. She… read more

Iki mo Dekinai Natsu Episode 10

9.1/10 from 5 users
Sep 11, 2012
After the unpleasant birthday party at Kataoka’s, the relationship between Kiyama and Asami takes a turn. Ayukawa finally shows up, but is in poor health. Rei becomes unsure about… read more

Iki mo Dekinai Natsu Episode 11

7.2/10 from 5 users
Sep 18, 2012
Rei breaks down after finding out Ayukawa is her biological dad. It not only makes her doubt who she is as a person, but also what she is to her family. With mixed feelings, ?Rei finally… read more
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Details

  • Title: Iki mo Dekinai Natsu
  • Type: Drama
  • Format: Standard Series
  • Country: Japan
  • Episodes: 11
  • Aired: Jul 10, 2012 - Sep 18, 2012
  • Aired On: Tuesday
  • Original Network: Fuji TV
  • Duration: 54 min.
  • Genres: Drama, Family
  • Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Statistics

  • Score: 7.0 (scored by 306 users)
  • Ranked: #10699
  • Popularity: #11737
  • Watchers: 811

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