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What a Wonderful Life

Name: What a Wonderful Life
Genre: Drama
Released: 1993-07-01
Rating: 8.5

素晴らしきかな人生

Drama

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1993

1 Season

12 Episodes

Ended

About

Yume (Asano) is a single mother raising a now teenage daughter, Haruka, by herself. She has trouble trusting men, as Haruka's real father Kunio left before Haruka was born, and her first marriage ended when her husband cheated on her. It is then though that she meets Kunio's younger brother, Mitsugu (played by Oda). He falls for her immediately, and sets out to win her heart despite her disbelief.

Cast

Atsuko Asano

as Yume Takahata (present)

Yuji Oda

as Mitsugu Shibaki

Yasuko Tomita

as Hatsune Ito

Rie Tomosaka

as Haruka Takahata

Koichi Sato

as Shimpei Hosaka

Ken Tanaka

as Kunio Nagasawa

Asaka Seto

as Yume Takahata (high school)

Seasons

Season 1

12 episodes1993

Episodes

Season 1

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Episode 1

Jul 1, 19931h 0m

Shibaki returns to his hometown to work as a high school teacher, only to find that his niece Haruka is his student. He visits her mother, Yume, and his long buried feelings of love for her reawaken.

Episode 2

Jul 8, 19931h 0m

Shibaki confesses his love for Yume at school. Her ex-husband Shimpei hits Tsubaki, but then Yume's daughter Haruka and Shibaki's girlfriend Hatsune appear, baffled by what the fight is about.

Episode 3

Jul 15, 19931h 0m

Shibaki tutors Haruka. Yume comes, and overhears him telling Haruka about his first love, Yume. He takes them out to supper. Yume explains she fears love because of what she's been through.

Episode 4

Jul 22, 19931h 0m

Shibaki takes over the announcements to speak out for true love. Meeting with the principal, Yume says Shibaki should marry Hatsune, but Shibaki yells how can she talk about love, while hiding from it herself.

Episode 5

Jul 29, 19931h 0m

Yume is admitted to hospital to have a breast removed. Shimpei stays there all night. The next night Shibaki comes, and swears her he will take care of her no matter what.

Episode 6

Aug 5, 19931h 0m

Shibaki ends it with Hatsune. He convinces Haruka to let him marry Yume, who finally accepts Shibaki's love. Haruka returns home to find a tape from her real father, Shibaki's older brother.

Episode 7

Aug 12, 19931h 0m

Kunio meets his daughter Haruka for the first time. Her adoptive father Shimpei leaves, and Haruka yells at Kunio for leaving. Shibaki worries that with his brother back, Yume's feelings will turn to him.

Episode 8

Aug 19, 19931h 0m

Haruka heads out on a trip with her father. Shibaki invites Yume and Shimpei to a special class where he proposes to Yume in front of everyone. She says yes.

Where does What a Wonderful Life rank today?

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About What a Wonderful Life

What a Wonderful Life Cast and Characters

The cast features Atsuko Asano (as Yume Takahata (present)), Yuji Oda (as Mitsugu Shibaki), Yasuko Tomita (as Hatsune Ito), Rie Tomosaka (as Haruka Takahata), and Koichi Sato (as Shimpei Hosaka). Their performances are a major reason What a Wonderful Life has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching What a Wonderful Life

There's a reason What a Wonderful Life keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Japonés storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

Frequently Asked Questions about What a Wonderful Life

Where can I watch What a Wonderful Life online for free?

You can watch What a Wonderful Life online free on CineFlixo. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.

How many episodes does What a Wonderful Life have?

What a Wonderful Life has 12 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.

Is What a Wonderful Life good? What's the rating?

What a Wonderful Life holds a 8.5/10 rating based on 2 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of What a Wonderful Life?

The main cast includes Atsuko Asano, Yuji Oda, Yasuko Tomita, and Rie Tomosaka, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is What a Wonderful Life available in Japonés?

Yes — What a Wonderful Life was originally produced in Japonés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was What a Wonderful Life released?

What a Wonderful Life first aired in 1993.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch What a Wonderful Life for free?

You can watch What a Wonderful Life online for free on CineFlixo. All 12 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.

How many seasons and episodes does What a Wonderful Life have?

What a Wonderful Life currently has 1 season and a total of 12 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.

What is What a Wonderful Life about?

In which language is What a Wonderful Life originally available?

What a Wonderful Life 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 What a Wonderful Life first released?

What a Wonderful Life first premiered on July 1, 1993 (1993). The series has since concluded its run.