Orange Days

Orange Days
Genre Drama
Created by Eriko Kitagawa
Starring Satoshi Tsumabuki
Kou Shibasaki
Hiroki Narimiya
Miho Shiraishi
Eita
Country of origin  Japan
Original language(s) Japanese
No. of episodes 11
Production
Producer(s) Ueda Hiroki
Running time 46 min. (approx)
Broadcast
Original channel TBS
Original run April 11, 2004 – June 20, 2004
External links
Website

Orange Days (オレンジデイズ Orenji Deizu) is a drama series that aired in Japan on TBS in 2004.

Story

Yuuki Kai (Tsumabuki) is a senior at a university studying social welfare psychology and trying to find a job. One day, he encounters a girl, Hagio Sae (Shibasaki), playing the violin, and becomes intrigued. He eventually discovers that she has lost her hearing, and can now only communicate using Japanese Sign Language. Before they reveal what they think about each other, Sae and Kai must overcome a lot of barriers. They both become stronger along the way, finding their goals.

Cast

Ratings

Episode Air Date Subtitle Ratings
01 2004-Apr-11 The Madonna Who Lost Her Voice 18.1
02 2004-Apr-18 The Beginning of Love 16.0
03 2004-April-25 Your Tears 15.3
04 2004-May-02 My Broken Heart 14.2
05 2004-May-09 An Evening of Secrets 15.7
06 2004-May-16 Her Love 15.6
07 2004-May-23 I Love You 18.8
08 2004-May-30 The Couple That is Bound Together 17.6
09 2004-Jun-06 A Sad Fate 17.9
10 2004-Jun-13 You Are Not Here 17.3
11 2004-Jun-20 Your Voice 23.0
Average -- -- 17.2

Source: Video Research, Ltd.

Songs

Theme Song "Sign" by Mr. Children

'OST Tracks by Naoki Sato

Other Songs:

Shanghai Honey by Orange Range (Episode 5)

Bara no Hana by Quruli (Episode 10)

Gavotte en Rondeau (Violin Piece)

Awards

41st Television Drama Academy Awards

External links