Genre: Comedy, Romance , Sports
Film Date: January, 2001
Japan Casts: Aibu Saki, Asano Kazuyuki, Eita, Emoto Akira, Fuse Akira, Hiraizumi Sei, Ikari Yukiko, Ishigaki Yuma, Ishii Tomoya, Kashii Yu, Katayama Reo, Kikuchi Maiko, Manabe Kaori, Miyaji Mao, Moriyama Mirai, Nishida Naomi, Sugimoto Tetta, Takahashi Hitomi, Takenaka Naoto, Tamaki Hiroshi, Tani Kei, Tokui Yuu, Yamada Takayuki, Yashima Norito

Description: This movie is about synchronized swimming, but men instead of women. Based on a true story, a group of young high school boys get together to put on a show in their local high school festival. Now, can the boys outshine the ladies in this sport? This comedy will definitely have you laughing throughout, and will prove to be one of the best Japanese movies of 2001.

Genre: Romance, School, Health, Human
Film Date: October, 2005
Korea Casts: Seo Do Young
Japan Casts: Aoi, Endo Yuya, Fujiki Naohito, Hamaoka Maya, Hashizume Ryo, Hoshino Natsuko, Jinnai Takanori, Kato Kazuko, Katsuno Hiroshi, Kawaguchi Shouhei, Kawahara Makoto, Koide Saori, Kurita Yoko, Matsumoto Kana, Matsuyama Kenichi, Miyoshi Ai, Mizutani Momosuke, Narumi Riko, Nishikido Ryo, Oonishi Asae, Sanada Yuma, Sato Shigeyuki, Sato Yuki, Sawajiri Erika, Tonesaku Toshihide, Umoto Yuki, Yakushimaru Hiroko

Description: This beautifully moving drama is based on the real-life struggles of a 15-year-old girl named Aya who suffered from an incurable disease, but lived life to the fullest until her death at 25. The script is based on the diary Aya kept writing until she could no longer hold a pen. The book that later followed entitled “One Litre of Tears" has sold over 1.1 million copies in Japan alone.

Fifteen year old Ikeuchi Aya was just a normal girl, soon to be high school student and daughter of a family who works at a shop that makes tofu. As time passed, unusual things started happening to Aya lately. She started falling down often and walks in a strange way. Her mother Shioka, takes Aya to see the doctor, and he informs Shioka that Aya has spinocerebellar degeneration - a terrible disease where the cerebellum of the brain gradually deteriorates to the point where the victim cannot walk, speak, write, or eat. A cruel disease, as it does not affect the mind in the least. How will Aya react when told about her disease? And how will Aya live from now on?

Genre: Family, Health , Human Drama , Romance , School
Film Date: January, 2004
Japan Casts: Asae Onishi, Kazuko Kato, Maki Hamda, Mitsuo Hamada, Rina Saito, Yui Sakuma

Description: One day on her way to school, middle school student Aya (Asae Onishi) suddenly falls to the ground. The doctor diagnoses her with spinocerebellar degeneration, a rare and incurable neurological disease. Entering high school, Aya's condition continues to worsen as physical movements become more difficult. Forced to attend a special boarding school, she nonetheless finds hope and happiness through the support of her new friends and family. Working hard, she completes her high school education and bravely begins a new stage in her life, despite her weak health and continuous trips to the hospital. Aya never gives up, living each day of her life to the fullest until the very end.

Genre: Comedy
Film Date: April, 2006
Japan Casts: Aibu Saki, Asano Kazuyuki, Fueki Yuko, Hoshino Natsuko, Inoue Jun, Ishikawa Maki, Kohinata Fumiyo, Koichi Mantaro, Koizumi Kotaro, Mano Yuuko, Maya Miki, Nanase Natsumi, Nishikido Ryo, Ootomo Minami, Otsuka Chihiro, Takahashi Mariko, Tanaka Sogen, Uehara Misa, Ueto Aya

Description: Losing her mother at a young age, Misaki Yoko (Ueto Aya) was raised amongst three brothers. Yoko is a slightly boyish girl who is bullheaded and hates dishonesty. Ever since she was young, she enjoyed the company of boys over girls. She starts a band with four of her boy friends and becomes the lead singer. Then one day, one of the members of the band, Tsukasa, gets a job at a bank in Tokyo. Due to Tsukasa leaving town, the band breaks up and though Yoko finds herself lonely, she puts on a strong act in front of Tsukasa. She can't tell Tsukasa how she truly feels for him. On the day Tsukasa leaves for Tokyo, Yoko goes along with the band members to the airport to see him off. The guys get excited when they see some cabin crew ladies and Yoko has no idea why. She reminds them that even she can wear a uniform, but the guys only make fun of her. That's when Tsukasa tells Yoko he wonders what she'd look like dressed in uniform. This is when Yoko decides she wants to work as a Cabin Attendant.