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Love is Still Necessary

Name: Love is Still Necessary
Genre: Drama
Released: 2002-07-12
Rating: 8.0

愛なんていらねえよ、夏

Drama

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2002

1 Season

10 Episodes

Ended

About

Rage, a pimp who only loves money and himself, is sent to jail for 6 months. While he is in the jail, Rage’s partner, Reiji, dies in a traffic accident. Released from prison, Rage finds himself having lost everything but a debt of 6 million dollars. One day, Rage is visited by a lawyer that mistakes him for Reiji. According to the lawyer, Reiji’s father died and left him a large inheritance. Reiji’s only other living relative is his blind sister. Rage smells money and hatches a plan to pretend to be Reiji and steal his money.

Cast

Hirosue Ryoko

as Takazono Ako

Atsuro Watabe

as Shiratori Reiji

Tatsuya Fujiwara

as Akutagawa Naru

Kazuma Suzuki

as Igarashi Akira

Ryoko Sakaguchi

as Nakata Sakiko

Leo Morimoto

as Ueda Takuro

Seasons

Season 1

10 episodes2002

Episodes

Season 1

See all 10episodes →

Where does Love is Still Necessary rank today?

Love is Still Necessary is #4843 on the CineFlixo Daily Streaming Charts today.

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About Love is Still Necessary

Love is Still Necessary Cast and Characters

The cast features Hirosue Ryoko (as Takazono Ako), Atsuro Watabe (as Shiratori Reiji), Tatsuya Fujiwara (as Akutagawa Naru), Kazuma Suzuki (as Igarashi Akira), and Ryoko Sakaguchi (as Nakata Sakiko). Their performances are a major reason Love is Still Necessary has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Love is Still Necessary

There's a reason Love is Still Necessary 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 Love is Still Necessary

Where can I watch Love is Still Necessary online for free?

You can watch Love is Still Necessary 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 Love is Still Necessary have?

Love is Still Necessary has 10 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.

Is Love is Still Necessary good? What's the rating?

Love is Still Necessary holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 2 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Love is Still Necessary?

The main cast includes Hirosue Ryoko, Atsuro Watabe, Tatsuya Fujiwara, and Kazuma Suzuki, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Love is Still Necessary available in Japonés?

Yes — Love is Still Necessary was originally produced in Japonés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was Love is Still Necessary released?

Love is Still Necessary first aired in 2002.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Love is Still Necessary for free?

You can watch Love is Still Necessary online for free on CineFlixo. All 10 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 Love is Still Necessary have?

Love is Still Necessary currently has 1 season and a total of 10 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 Love is Still Necessary about?

In which language is Love is Still Necessary originally available?

Love is Still Necessary 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 Love is Still Necessary first released?

Love is Still Necessary first premiered on July 12, 2002 (2002). The series has since concluded its run.