6 Recommendations of Japanese Sad Ending Dramas that Drain Tears

Kapanlagi.com - Japanese dramas have become one of the popular shows in Indonesia. The themes are diverse, ranging from romantic stories full of love to tragic stories full of sadness. Able to drain tears, Japanese sad ending dramas are also interesting to follow, KLovers!

Not only about romance, Japanese sad ending dramas also present the main character's struggle for their family. There are also stories about someone fighting for their life while suffering from a serious illness.

Now, if you are looking for recommendations for Japanese sad ending dramas, please check out the following information.

1. FIRST LOVE (2022)

Japanese Drama Sad Ending (Credit: Mydramalist)

Rating	8.7/10 Mydramalist
Episode	9
Durasi	55 minutes
Tayang	Netflix
Pemain	Mitsushima Hikari, Satoh Takeru, Yagi Rikako, Kido Taisei

FIRST LOVE is a Japanese drama with a sad ending that should not be missed. This drama tells the story of Yae Noguchi and Harumichi Namiki. Meeting as teenagers, they both strive to pursue their own dreams while continuing to chase after each other's dreams. Audiences will be taken on a journey following their relationship development from the 1990s to the 2000s, filled with unexpected sadness.

After twenty years have passed, Yae becomes a single mother with a teenage son. On the other hand, Harumichi is engaged to a woman named Tsunemi. Fate favors them both and they can finally be considered happy. However, if we focus on Tsunemi's fate, viewers may also feel unimaginable sadness.

2. THE WORLD WHERE ONLY I'M 17 YEARS OLD (2020)

Rating	8.0/10 Mydramalist
Episode	8
Duration	34 minutes
Aired	Abema TV, Viki
Cast	Sano Hayato, Iitoyo Marie, Yuki Kosei

Next, there is a Japanese drama with a sad ending titled THE WORLD WHERE ONLY I'M 17 YEARS OLD. This drama tells the story of Kota and Mei, two childhood friends who have now become high school teenagers.

The sadness in this story begins when Kota suddenly dies. Time passes until seven years later when Mei returns to her hometown. When this girl visits the special place they often visited together, under the Sakura tree, a surprising event occurs. Kota reappears, but with a body that remains 17 years old. However, Mei can only meet Kota when the Sakura flowers bloom.

3. PLEASE MARRY MY WIFE (2015)

Japanese Drama Sad Ending (Credit: Mydramalist)

Rating	7.6/10 Mydramalist
Episode	6
Durasi	49 minutes
Airing	NHK
Cast	Uchimura Teruyoshi, Kimura Tae, Koizumi Kotaro

PLEASE MARRY MY WIFE is also one of the Japanese dramas with a sad ending that will bring tears to your eyes. Full of romance and pain, this drama tells the story of Mimura Shuji, a 45-year-old man with a great talent for making others laugh.

One day, Shuji is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is given an estimated six months to live. He chooses to keep this important news a secret from his wife, Ayako. He decides to find someone who can protect Ayako and their son when he passes away. This act is his loving final effort to ensure that his family will remain safe. His struggle to leave peacefully for the sake of his family will touch the hearts of anyone who watches it.

4. TONBI (2013)

Rating	8.5/10 Mydramalist
Episode	10
Duration	54 minutes
Aired	TBS
Cast	Uchino Seiyou, Satoh Takeru, Igarashi Hinata

Next Japanese drama with a sad ending is titled TONBI. This drama features a character named Ichikawa Yasuo, a child who grows up without parents and is raised in an orphanage. When he becomes an adult, Yasuo finds his true love in Misako, a woman who also grew up as an orphan.

In this difficult situation, they vow to give their best for their son, Ichikawa Akira. Despite his rough nature, Yasuo proves himself as a determined head of the family who protects his wife and child. However, fate presents a very bitter blow in Yasuo's life when Misako passes away when Akira is only three years old. Yasuo tries to accept this reality, but the guilt never goes away. He is determined to raise his beloved son.

5. BEAUTIFUL RAIN (2012)

Japanese Drama Sad Ending (Credit: Mydramalist)

Rating	7.9/10 Mydramalist
Episode	12
Durasi	45 minutes
Airing	Fuji TV
Cast	Toyokawa Etsushi, Ashida Mana, Nakatani Miki

BEAUTIFUL RAIN is also a Japanese drama with a sad ending that is equally interesting to follow. This drama highlights a father's love for his child. The story begins with Keisuke Kinoshita, a father who must face the great responsibility of raising his daughter, Miu, after his wife passes away.

Keisuke works at a metal factory near their home. One day, he has an accident and is diagnosed with Early-onset Alzheimer's Disease, an Alzheimer's disease that usually does not occur in people under the age of 65. Although Keisuke faces this incurable disease, he chooses to keep it a secret, especially from Miu, who is the center of his entire life.

6. 1 LITRE OF TEARS (2005)

Rating	9.0/10 Mydramalist
Episode	11
Duration	45 minutes
Airing	Fuji TV
Cast	Sawajiri Erika, Nishikido Ryo, Yakushimaru Hiroko

There are still more recommendations for Japanese dramas with sad endings titled 1 LITRE OF TEARS. In general, this tear-jerking drama tells the story of Ikeuchi Aya. Aya suffers from a rare disease known as Spinocerebellar Degeneration, an incurable condition that worsens over time. This disease causes her to lose her ability to speak, walk, write, and even swallow.

While watching, you may experience mixed feelings of love and suffering. Aya's strength and courage in facing the obstacles of her life provide valuable lessons.

Well, KLovers, those are a series of Japanese dramas with tear-jerking endings that are interesting to follow.

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