Making Bombay Cry, Here are 5 Japanese Dramas About Alzheimer's Disease that Touches - Some Have a Sad Ending

Kapanlagi.com - Japanese dramas always succeed in providing touching stories in each of their stories. Like some Japanese dramas about Alzheimer's disease below. These dramas tell the story of a family's struggle in facing Alzheimer's disease.

Through warm and empathetic touches, viewers are invited to experience a journey full of challenges and sacrifices faced by patients and their families. This drama also depicts the reality of everyday life full of struggles, love, and care.

With strong and deep portrayals, these Japanese dramas about Alzheimer's disease are able to capture the attention of viewers to better understand and feel the struggles faced by Alzheimer's patients and their loved ones.

Well, what are these dramas? Here is a list of Japanese dramas about Alzheimer's disease that touches. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. PURE SOUL (2001)

Drama Pure Soul (credit: mydramalist.com)

Drama Jepang tentang penyakit alzheimer pertama ada drama berjudul PURE SOUL. Drama ini berkisah tentang Kaoru yang hidup bahagia dengan suaminya Koichi. Namun, kehidupan mereka semuanya berubah ketika dia didiagnosis menderita penyakit Alzheimer.

Berjuang di tengah kekacauan, Kaoru baru mengetahui kalau ia hamil. Namun, ketika kondisinya semakin memburuk, Kaoru mulai merenung apa yang bisa dia lakukan untuk suami dan putrinya. Untuk mewujudkan hasratnya, dia pun mulai menulis surat panjang kepada putrinya, Himawari.

2. MOTHER (2010)

Drama Mother (credit: mydramalist.com)

Then there is the drama MOTHER, which is a Japanese drama about Alzheimer's disease. It tells the story of Suzuhara Nao, an elementary school teacher who takes drastic action by kidnapping her student, Michiki Rena, to escape from Hokkaido to Tokyo.

During their journey, they experience various events that change their perspective on life. In this struggle-filled journey, Nao acts as a substitute mother for Rena. Eventually, Rena feels familial love for the first time.

Nao's decision to kidnap Rena leads them to a profound experience that influences their life journey. This Japanese drama about Alzheimer's disease has a touching story and has become quite popular.

3. BEAUTIFUL RAIN (2012)

Drama Beautiful Rain (credit: mydramalist.com)

If you are looking for a Japanese drama about Alzheimer's disease, then BEAUTIFUL RAIN drama must be on your list. In this touching drama, Keisuke Kinoshita, a single father, has to face the bitter reality when his wife passes away.

He has to become a father and mother to his little daughter, Miu. However, their lives are shaken again when Keisuke is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at an unusual age. Keisuke chooses to keep his illness a secret from Miu in order to protect her.

At its peak, when Keisuke has an accident, the toughest decision in his life is whether he should continue to lie to his daughter or reveal the bitter truth. For those who want to have a good cry, BEAUTIFUL RAIN drama is a must-watch choice.

4. KIOKU (2018)

Drama Kioku (credit: mydramalist.com)

Drama KIOKU ini berkisah tentang pengacara terkenal Honjo Hidehisa menghadapi kenyataan pahit saat didiagnosis dengan penyakit Alzheimer dini. Dia terus berjuang dengan kenangan, terutama kematian putranya dengan kasus yang belum terpecahkan.

Kini, saat ia semakin kehilangan ingatan, Hidehisa berusaha menghadapi masa lalunya yang menyakitkan dan menyelesaikan kasus terakhirnya. Dalam perjalanan itu, ia menemukan tujuan hidupnya yang sejati dan menemukan makna sejati dari kehidupan dan cinta keluarga.

5. DAI RENAI: BOKU WO WASURERU KIMI TO (2018)

Drama Dai Renai: Boku wo Wasureru Kimi to (credit: mydramalist.com)

Then there is the drama DAI RENAI: BOKU WO WASURERU KIMI TO, which is a Japanese drama about another Alzheimer's disease. It tells the story of Kitazawa Nao, a 34-year-old female doctor who is engaged to a famous psychiatrist, Ihara Yuchi.

As their wedding preparations enter the final stage, fate brings her to meet Mamiya Shinji, a young struggling writer. Love grows between them, but their happiness is shattered when Nao is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

In their challenging journey, their pure love is tested by time and illness, yet Shinji remains faithful to accompany Nao, providing support and affection in increasingly difficult circumstances. Until it becomes a touching Japanese drama about Alzheimer's disease.

Those are some Japanese dramas about Alzheimer's disease that touch the heart. These Japanese dramas about Alzheimer's bring stories that are able to embrace emotions and provide understanding and support for those affected by the disease.

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