Soredemo, Ikite Yuku – Still So Powerful
I watched this drama a long time ago, maybe back in 2011? I can’t remember exactly, but I clearly remember that a friend recommended it to me, and I’m so glad they did.
This drama is something else. It’s not just sad, it’s deeply human. It felt so real and honest about life.
It's about two individuals brought together by a childhood tragedy that left deep scars on both their families. It’s heavy, yes, but the way the show handles their connection is just... beautiful. You don’t often see a drama explore both sides of a tragedy like this. Usually, it's just the victim's side or the pain of loss, but this one shows both families and how each of them struggles in their own ways, even years later. And that’s what hit me the most. It’s not just about grief or justice, it’s about the long, painful, awkward journey of trying to live again after something terrible. The show doesn’t rush anything. The pacing is slow, but in a good way. It lets you feel everything: the awkward silences, the guilt, the small moments of connection, and that tiny spark of hope.
Hiroki and Futaba, the main characters, are so quietly powerful. Their chemistry feels natural, like two broken people trying to figure out if they’re allowed to keep living. THE PERFORMANCES ARE AMAZING. Seriously. Everyone in the cast delivered.
I’m honestly so grateful I got to watch this. It’s one of my favorite dramas. I just rewatched it, and I know I'll rewatch it someday, not for the plot twists or excitement, but because of the life lessons and the quiet beauty of it all. If you’re in the mood for a slow, thoughtful, emotionally rich story that stays with you, Soredemo, Ikite Yuku is 100% worth watching.
This drama is something else. It’s not just sad, it’s deeply human. It felt so real and honest about life.
It's about two individuals brought together by a childhood tragedy that left deep scars on both their families. It’s heavy, yes, but the way the show handles their connection is just... beautiful. You don’t often see a drama explore both sides of a tragedy like this. Usually, it's just the victim's side or the pain of loss, but this one shows both families and how each of them struggles in their own ways, even years later. And that’s what hit me the most. It’s not just about grief or justice, it’s about the long, painful, awkward journey of trying to live again after something terrible. The show doesn’t rush anything. The pacing is slow, but in a good way. It lets you feel everything: the awkward silences, the guilt, the small moments of connection, and that tiny spark of hope.
Hiroki and Futaba, the main characters, are so quietly powerful. Their chemistry feels natural, like two broken people trying to figure out if they’re allowed to keep living. THE PERFORMANCES ARE AMAZING. Seriously. Everyone in the cast delivered.
I’m honestly so grateful I got to watch this. It’s one of my favorite dramas. I just rewatched it, and I know I'll rewatch it someday, not for the plot twists or excitement, but because of the life lessons and the quiet beauty of it all. If you’re in the mood for a slow, thoughtful, emotionally rich story that stays with you, Soredemo, Ikite Yuku is 100% worth watching.
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