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Blue Bird

Name: Blue Bird
Genre: Drama
Released: 1997-10-10
Rating: 5.8

青い鳥

“L'oiseau bleu”

Drama

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1997

1 Season

11 Episodes

Ended

About

A tale of tragic love between Yoshimori, a station employee at a quiet, rural station, and Kahori, the wife of the heir to a family fortune. When Kahori's husband uncovers their affair, the star-crossed lovers try to flee with Kahori's daughter. Their search for safety and happiness takes them across the nation, from Hokkaido to Kagoshima. Filmed on location, this is an unforgettable story of romance told against the backdrop of some of the most beautiful scenery in Japan. --TBS

Cast

Etsushi Toyokawa

as Yoshimori Shibata

Yui Natsukawa

as Kahori Machimura

Anne Suzuki

as Shiori Machimura

Maiko Yamada

Hiromi Nagasaku

as Mikiko Akimoto

Shiro Sano

as Hiromu Watanuki

Takashi Ukaji

as Yasuo Harada

Seasons

Season 1

11 episodes1997

Episodes

Season 1

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Forbidden Love

Oct 10, 19971h 0m

As far as first episodes go, this one does a good job of grabbing the viewer's attention and holding onto it. All the main characters are introduced. Many basic things are made apparent right away. Both Shiori and Miki likes Yoshimori. Hiromu has a mean streak to him. Junichiro is even worse, and he has zero respect for Kahori. And right away, we know that perhaps an ill-fated love will develop between the single Yoshimori and the married Kahori.

Secret Bonds

Oct 17, 19971h 0m

In brief, this episode is about Yoshimori and Kahori's discovery of each other. The sparks are apparent from the start. Of course, though, there's her husband Hiromu, who she doesn't seem to love too much. He and his father, Junichiro, are revealed to be sure paths in the way of Yoshimori's and Kahori's quickly blossoming affection for each other. This episode also shows Yoshimori and Shiori's growing friendship.

Blazing Night

Oct 24, 19971h 0m

In brief, this episode is about how passion and desire quickly blossoms between Yoshimori and Kahori. I notice how it seems like every time the two of them meet, they are alone. But people are becoming suspicious. Also Hiromu begins to become jealous of how well Yoshimori gets along with Shiori.

Flight

Oct 31, 19971h 0m

This episode is about the fateful incident in which Kahori rents a summer house in North Kiyosumi. She wants to spend time alone with Yoshimori. Yoshimori discovers the whereabouts of his mother. Hiromu really begins to become suspicious of his wife. When his suspicions are realized, he decides to punish his wife. The end of this episode is very strong and emotional.

Place of Happiness

Nov 7, 19971h 0m

This episode marks a drastic change in the feel of the dorama, as even the locations become varied. Yoshimori, Kahori, and Shiori run away on the train. Eventually they meet up with Yoshimori's long gone mother, who lives on a farm. But Hiromu goes all out in an effort to locate his wife. Still, the focus is on the general feeling of optimism felt among the three "runaways."

Black Shadow - Evil Revenge Approaching

Nov 14, 19971h 0m

In this episode, the three runaways finally find a place where they can settle down. Or did they? Hiromu and his cronies are still in hot pursuit of them. And while Yoshimori and Kahori are able to find jobs in their new town, poor Shiori is unable to attend school, and thus she doesn't do much of anything at all.

Final Stop - A Shocking Death Ends Our Escape

Nov 21, 19971h 0m

This episode is easily the most emotionally powerful yet. It's also very shocking, although I hesitate to say that it is the most shocking in the whole series. I think the remainder of this series contains a suprise or two up its sleeves. The one lengthy, tumultuous scene towards the end is especially riveting. In short, this episode is about the three runaways' attempts at new lives in Hokkaido, which proves to be all-too short-lived, as Hiromu finally catches up with them. This episode proves to be, as the title suggests, the end of the three runaways adventures together.

"Reunion With the Girl Who Waited Out a 6 Year Prison Term

Nov 28, 19971h 0m

The producers of the dorama waste no time with Yoshimori's time in jail. Everyone is older, especially Shiori. In this episode, Yoshimori heads back to Kiyosumi, and there he runs into Shiori, and more than once. It's a bit sad though, without Kahori around.

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About Blue Bird

“L'oiseau bleu”

Blue Bird Cast and Characters

The cast features Etsushi Toyokawa (as Yoshimori Shibata), Yui Natsukawa (as Kahori Machimura), Anne Suzuki (as Shiori Machimura), Maiko Yamada, and Hiromi Nagasaku (as Mikiko Akimoto). Their performances are a major reason Blue Bird has built such a passionate audience.

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Blue Bird holds a 5.8/10 rating based on 6 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of Blue Bird?

The main cast includes Etsushi Toyokawa, Yui Natsukawa, Anne Suzuki, and Maiko Yamada, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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Blue Bird first aired in 1997.

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Blue Bird was originally produced in JA. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Blue Bird first released?

Blue Bird first premiered on October 10, 1997 (1997). The series has since concluded its run.