The Hours of My Life

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Drama: The Hours of My Life (English title)
Romaji: Boku no Ita Jikan
Japanese: 僕のいた時間
Director: Hiroki Hayama, Hidenori Joho, Miyako Yasoshima
Writer: Atsuko Hashibe
Network: Fuji TV
Episodes: 11
Release Date: January 8 - March 19, 2014
Runtime: Wednesday 22:00
TV Ratings: 10.1%
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Takuto Sawada (Haruma Miura) is an ordinary university student. One day, he learns that he has ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) and doesn't have much time left to live. Instead of wallowing in despair , Takuto tries to live his life actively.

Cast



Haruma Miura	Mikako Tabe	Takumi Saito	Mizuki Yamamoto	Shunsuke Kazama
Takuto Sawada	Megumi Hongo	Shigeyuki Mukai	Hina Murayama	Mamoru Mizushima



Mieko Harada	Miyoko Asada	Shuhei Nomura	Mantaro Koichi	Mitsuru Fukikoshi
Sawako Sawada	Shoko Hongo	Rikuto Sawada	Akio Sawada	Kazushi Tanimoto

Additional Cast Members:

Minami Hamabe - Sumire Kuwashima
Koen Kondo - Miyashita
Jutta Yuki - Junji Sakashita (ep.1)
Satoshi Nishiyama - Shinichi Kasai (ep.3)
Kenji Kawahara - (ep.5)
Ryotaro Sakaguchi - Nagai (ep.11)
Koichi Miwa - occupational therapist (ep.11)

Episode Ratings

Episode	Date	Ratings (Kanto Region)
01	01/08/2014	11.2%
02	01/15/2014	9.4%
03	01/22/2014	9.4%
04	01/29/2014	8.5%
05	02/05/2014	10.4%
06	02/12/2014	9.2%
07	02/19/2014	9.2%
08	02/26/2014	11.0%
09	03/05/2014	11.3%
10	03/12/2014	11.8%
11	03/19/2014	9.1%
Average		10.1%

Source: Video Research, Ltd.

Comments

JDramaFan Jan 27 2026 12:07 am Going into this drama I already knew the scenario and was Very reluctant to watch. I figured it would be very predictable, but believe me, it is anything but. yet another Miura performance that had me in tears.

Kucingkiyot Jul 12 2021 8:01 pm Currently marathoning Haruma Miura movie n dorama...this one really sad. Beside sky of love, this dorama surely will make u cry all episode...rip Haruma Miura.

Florenzxce Jul 07 2021 12:05 am I finally watched it, because I am searching it for a long time. I cried a lot and learned too. :) It's sad, Haruma Miura is in peace now. His character touched me and inspired me. Also, Mikako Tabe, I shipped them. So m happy that they have a series. :) It's so heartwarming. Because of this, I like to care more about the people around me. This will be a great reminder for someone who is sad rn or sick to continue to live, that his/her life is not only for her/himself but to her/his love one. :)

Tracy Crum Feb 17 2020 11:36 am I love this drama

Fauzi Sep 26 2017 7:16 pm This story is actually reflecting my life. I am a person with Cerebral Palsy and must use wheelchair and be helped to move the wheelchair when I am outside my house. Similar to Takuto, I work from home as a translator for my university I graduated (while Takuto is a graphic designer). Some reviewers may find this drama a tearjerker or melodramatic. But for me, this drama inspires me to do my best while i can before the time I am in (literally, boku no ita jikan) comes to an end. I feel what Takuto feels and Miura has tried his best to interpret Takuto. 9.5/10

whytedaises Jul 29 2017 6:01 am This was a touching drama to watch. Love the actor, he is one of my favorite japanese actor. I have a cousin who has Lou Gehrigs at the young age of 26. One morning, my aunt went into my cousin's room to ask her why she was not getting up, only to find that she could not move her arms and legs. She was wheel-bound for a few years and fortunately, as far as I understand, she gets therapy treatment and is continuing her life.

Tyrone Hoenderdos. Jul 25 2017 12:51 pm It changed my life forever. As I think about this Jdrama, tears start appearing with no end in sight. This Jdrama is not just a drama but raw life itself.

Kmmk_meme Nov 17 2016 3:32 am I have never cried so hard at a drama before ㅠㅠㅠ I practically bawled through the entire finale.... Haruma miura portray his character beyond great .. I can say that this is one of the best drama I have ever watched

JustAGuy Jul 03 2016 8:30 pm (SPOILER ALLERT) My friend told me to watch the first episode. First thing, I don't watch drama series. But still, I watched the first episode because of my curiosity. Secondly after I watched the first episode, I found this series will have a sad ending. I really don't want to continue watching at that time. But somehow I found the concept is really interesting, that I finished watching it until the last episode. Somehow the director made this film has a really beautiful ending, though the ending was not what I really expecting (Takuto totally healed). What I'm trying to say here is I think this J-Drama series, is suitable for anybody, even for those who doesn't watch drama at all. I have no regret that I've finished the series.

Rina Sep 17 2015 8:01 am Haruma miura and tabe mikako works beyond great as the lead couple. The people who wrote the scenario and the director and all the people worked behind the film is really outstanding! This is the first drama i've watched with a simple story yet everyone could relate to. I learned so much through this film, i'm trying to find my goal too and i realize it shouldn't be something big but you can do it step by step like Takuto did. Really, i am glad Kimi ni Todoke brought me to this couple thus found this drama :)

Tiara E. Ardi Jul 28 2015 2:20 pm I can't say it much, but Boku no Ita Jikan is a really really great drama. Both the storyline & the actor & actress who portray it. There's no one can replace Haruma-san as Takuto, because I feel like Haruma-san is Takuto himself. Haruma-san play it really well that I almost believe that Takuto is really exist. This drama really is a tearjerker, but played just like in the real world. I mean there aren't just sad story which played over and over again in every single episode, but it well balanced between occurrence (sad, happy, awkward, funny moment, etc). This drama make me cry because I feel like "what if I was in Takuto's position?". And what makes this drama looks more real is the Takuto's character aren't always be a positive person. Sometimes he feeling down, and other character cheer him up to make him stronger. Aah, really gorgeous drama. Every cast really did great work. And as Miura Haruma-san fans, I really really happy that Haruma-san acting become more and more increasing. Otsukaresamadesu. I'll be waiting for your next film. I hope you have a healthy and great life, Haruma-san (^o^)／~~

Riana Jul 19 2015 11:31 pm I had just started watching this drama and I can say that Haruma and Mikake already nailed it. Great actors!!~~

Charlotte Jun 08 2015 8:19 am This is the best drama of Haruma Miura. I always watched all of his dramas and movies. I can say this one is absolutely amazing.

Sandra Jun 05 2015 1:14 am I have been a k-drama fan for a long time. This drama is the only Japanese drama that I've finished all of episodes. It's so touching and sad. I love it so much. Haruma Miura is my favorite actor and he did really great job. Love this drama so much

its me May 20 2015 1:35 pm I don't watch japanese movies. I am more involved in korean movies but the first movie I saw in japanese was kimi ni todoke I loved. and just the mv of this drama collapsed me it was so good to watch I think this is the best drama in JAPAN

Tith Sampiseth Mar 30 2015 4:02 am No word to say just want to say that .

Selena Mar 16 2015 3:28 pm This was the first Japanese Drama that I ever watched, and what a first Japanese Drama it was. I was just curious when I clicked on it, and I'm glad I did. It was emotional and moving and hard to stop watching. The acting done by Haruma Miura is amazing. Because of him and Mikako Tabe, the fact that they're both good actors and so cute together, I started watching an anime that had a live action version made with them as the main characters again. I can't wait to finish the anime and compare and see the two of them acting again.

Jonalyn gonzales Jan 18 2015 1:00 am After i watch kimi ni todoke i realize that miura and mikako are the best couple so i find another movies that the main characters is miura and mikako. :):):)

This story is so very touch movie the that miura disease was so ....... I like this story because mikako always care miura in this story ....;(;(;(

I hope miura and mikako has more movie like this.......:);):)

miura haruma and mikako tabe both of them are good actress and actor

Dianne Dec 16 2014 2:13 pm I love this drama! Great acting, amazing story, and wonderful story-telling!

Cara Sep 11 2014 9:38 am I am at a loss of words for this fantastic drama.Its one of the best I have ever watched.

Arerifx Aug 25 2014 2:09 am This is the best drama I ever watch...The story of the drama is a great example for other directors out there.Mikako Tabe,Haruma Miura and others done a really good job

MeMe Aug 11 2014 8:41 pm Very Good. Very Sad and Heartbreaking.

nora Aug 05 2014 7:16 am can anyone tell me the names of all the soundtrack in the drama ?? there is a music that is played but i can't find it :( it's an energetic one

L Analu Jul 04 2014 2:04 pm SUPERB. Miura's portrayal of a person's incredible struggles because of the harshness of ALS & Tabe's portrayal of a selfless, compassionate, faithful soul are OUTSTANDING. But this dorama gave even more than EXCELLENT acting. WELL DONE to the writer, director & producers who really "open our eyes" to consider what a person who has a debilitating disease may think, feel, have to decide, battle, suffer & endure, often silently & by himself/herself, time after time about so many changing situations, & we still may never fully know or understand what he/she is experiencing. Takuto's lecture in final episode 11 is an EXCEPTIONAL summary of some most important things to learn in life: (1) Have true, everlasting sensitivity & compassion for the afflicted, elderly, widowed or needy persons. Give help & support by considering, asking & finding out what they may need, be thinking, feeling, suffering & enduring. Whether we are young or old, whether we are companion, family, friend, physician, caregiver, even as citizen, we can always be caring for unfortunate persons. (2) No matter our personal situations, realize there is a purpose in life for everyone & to live it the very best we can. But if we do not know what the purpose of life is, search & find out. When our life is difficult, seek & ask for help to be able to live our purpose in life. (3) Above everything else, our most valuable treasure & wealth in life is our most precious loved ones instead of all the grand, plenty wealth of money, possessions, or positions in life. Ne, mina, I learned so much from this dorama. I hope we all may become sincere, genuine & everlasting in caring for others, especially for the ones who are suffering.

raineal Jun 23 2014 3:14 pm what have you've dome to me? huhu Haruma Miura you are such a great actor, I've been following your shows since I've watched Koizora, which really made me not to sleep the whole night until morning with my swelling eyes, and now watching this, huhuhuhu (still wiping my tears whiel writing this comment) huhuhuhu I LOVE YOU! and i love this drama

txtlinda Jun 23 2014 9:51 am Just started this jdorama and i am getting hooked. It reminds me of Kimutaku "Beautiful Life". If life throw u lemons, make lemonade. Its not what life makes you but what you make of life.

Adramelech May 06 2014 7:58 am everytime i watch the episode, its makes me cry :') I hope this drama never be forgot and I like when Haruma and Mikako always together like a couple,since i watch Kimi ni Todoke. I wish Asian Wiki always update new drama and movie rolled by Haruma and Mikako or one of them :) ARIGATOUUU!!!

Doyle-chan May 06 2014 6:16 am I watched Haruma-kun's Koizura, and it was really heartbreaking. Now I'm watching Boku no Ita Jikan, well I guess its gonna be another heartbreak for me. :( </3

pokeyoakey Apr 03 2014 9:01 am Great drama with fine acting by all involved, especially Miura and Tabe. Mikako Tabe has to be one of the finest character actors in Japan today. For her to realize this at so younf an age is amazing. Let's hope she gets the type of parts, like Deka Wanko and Ooku, that she deserves.

Rosie Mar 25 2014 7:24 am An outstanding drama,, superb acting by Miura-san for portraying such a devastating ailment with respect and dignity! The cast is superb! Thanks to the writers, producers and directors for tackling such difficult and social subject, educating us, engaging us while entertaining us. Miura-san, please continue challenging yourself as you are a superb actor. Congratulations!

Mary Rose Mar 25 2014 7:12 am What a wonderful drama and what a superb acting by Haruma Miura-san. The supporting cast is wonderful as well but his acting tops it all. Haruma-san brings dignity and respect to a deadly ailment and shows a resolute strength in the way he deals with it! I hope to see more such hard topics depicted in the entertainment industry. My hat off to the writer(s), director and producers for taking on such a project. Thanks for educating us while keeping us interested, engaged and entertained. Haruma-san, I hope you continue taking on such demanding roles and prove again and again what a great actor you are! Congratulations!

Kristen Mar 22 2014 6:59 pm I haven't finished the series... only on the third episode, but I'm already heartbroken. This jdrama is simply amazing...

Cool Mar 22 2014 3:34 am Just finished watching the last episode glad that the ending is okay. I'm fine as long as it was not a sad ending.

Icilma Mar 21 2014 8:24 pm Excellent drama! I love the entire cast. The acting is awesome. Watching this drama, I was never bored for a minuten and never thought about skipping a scene. I am nervous and excited about the last episode.

dotty Mar 18 2014 12:06 am Ive watched many dramas but none has made me ball in tears like 僕のいた時間! Sooo many tears, it has such a beautiful soundtrack by Rihwa. The acting is pretty good, my only comment will be in Haruma Miura (Takuto), I would like to know whether there was adequate research in movements for ALS patients. I have somewhat an experience with someone with ALS and occasionally movement/body placement of Miura is somewhat unrealistic/untrue. However, I understand that an actor with working abilities of movement will find it difficult to be of true inability. For that I praise the productions and Miura for the splendid job of a show! I await the final episode (11) and hope it is a happy one! :')

Daiki Mar 15 2014 11:34 am This drama made me cried a couple of times, I've seen till episode 10 and I can't wait for the final episode which Idk how it'll go but if Haruma Miura die, I'm going to cry. Why does he always die in his drama/movie. Anyway, this drama is beautiful. It will ruin your life.

springmoon Mar 10 2014 8:48 am The best drama I've ever watched!!! Everything from story to direction to the performances are topnotch!! Unbelievably realistic and true to life. Started watching for Miura Haruma but later got addicted to the drama!! Miura and Tabe compliment each other so well !! And Miura Haruma! What a talented actor!! He has given his best ever performance !! Arigatou!!

rena Mar 09 2014 10:26 am MASTERPIECE!!!!! Excellent work from the writter,director,screnewritter,...........,actors,actreces!!! A must seen drama for everyone. ARIGATOU GOZAIMASOU!!!!!

pokeyoakey Mar 07 2014 12:23 pm Once again, Mikako Tabe is outstanding. She needs her own lead role in a series again. Her and Miura work wonderfully together. As for episode 9...How on earth can Shigeyuki get away with what he did?

Maricon Mar 02 2014 2:33 am The best drama ever!!!! Very inspiring and the actors are all great especially, Haruma Miura.

Tanya Torkhani Feb 19 2014 10:32 am I really feel sad for this young man he finally found someone to love him for him, a job that he really can make a difference helping people, when he gets this horrible illness that is breaking down his body, he has to lose everything because of this, I hope he finds happiness in the end!

Namui Feb 15 2014 7:53 pm I love Miura Haruma, he's a great actor. While this story is sad I really appreciate that he's the main character, I want to be in the medical field and I have gathered inspiration to research more about this disease and hope for my future. The story shows that nobody has it easy in life, not even people who seem like they do. Thank you for making this drama and for Miura Haruma for portraying the main character flawlessly. ♥ (PS. I hate his parents, they have TWO sons not ONE if they didn't want two and weren't going to pay any attention to him or support him what for did they F-ing have sx. I hate parents like them. Every child needs support and they should be glad that Takuto is a great son and even though he has ALS he still work his hardest and enjoys life! My message: Fxxx You!

Mah feels Feb 08 2014 10:59 am whyyyyyy~~??? ToT... episode should've been out already, isn't it?? It already saturday!! *snif* I want to seee itttt *sob*

Min Feb 03 2014 5:59 pm The fourth episode, I really can't stop crying! I also don't know how I feel about that senpai

1004 Jan 26 2014 2:12 pm Ep 3 was so sad... I actually cried... :'(

Teshni Jan 25 2014 2:11 pm At the beginning of this drama, it was seemingly depressing… but as it was progressing to the second episode, i was really interested in watching the rest of it. BUT, I KNOW for sure that, by the end of the drama, i will be in DEEP tears

raffy Jan 23 2014 7:53 am At the beggining I didn't want to watch this drama because the topic is soo sad but then I started it anyway and now i can't wait till the next episode. It's really a good drama till now! Go and check it out if you didn't. ^^

unfeeling Jan 21 2014 11:20 am how many times I think mostly Japanese drama indeed very inspiring... This drama also very humanity inspire. Really, I think...are there this story really happen in japanese hearts ?? ... not degrading the Japanese ... only think the real thing...

unfeeling Jan 21 2014 11:05 am really sad drama.. like "have fall, then struck down by ladder"... TT

disty Jan 18 2014 1:45 am what? haruma-kun doesn't have much time left to live in this drama?? it will be sad...

della Jan 17 2014 3:22 am aaaahhh... when the next episode with English subtitle available?? cant wait to see. even i watched again and again Kimi Ni Todoke because of them!! well............... ILL BE WAITING!!!! *patient* *patient*.

mairu_chan Jan 14 2014 6:46 am arghhhh... I want to watch it so bad!! I can't wait any more >.<!!

nana-chan Jan 12 2014 2:07 am I already watched eps1, and it's good! Actually kind of see Sawako and Kazehaya (kimi ni todoke, Miura and Tabe already co-starred b4) in more ordinary version. But I like their chemistry. Even Tabe's older than Miura, they can make good couple, I think.

I'll keep watching this series until the end, no matter if the ending will be sad :P

SwaggyDude Jan 12 2014 12:15 am Omg finally omg! Haruma and Mikako are in another thing together Aha! I love them!! I can't wait to watch this drama <333

therealmaan Jan 12 2014 12:08 am Haruma-kun and Mikako-chan look good together! Im sooooo happy they are back on screen. Another sad story for Haruma-kun but still, I am excited to watch all the episodes. 1 down. :)

micha Jan 11 2014 7:16 am omg! my japanese crush

nabi Jan 06 2014 4:54 pm Haruma my all time Japanese bias (along with his bestie takeru).... but can anyone tell me how many ep of this? thank you this year i definitely follow this one and Jun's heartbroken chocolatier

Yaj Jan 04 2014 4:57 am 4 days to go!!! too excited ! Yay ~

veronica Dec 05 2013 12:00 pm Gosh.. Im a 101% fan of haruma hes so cute! I love him especially in love&drama movie he's so cool in Last Cinderella can't wait for 2014!! reading the plot above gives me more excitement! Love u haruma! Kawaii :))

Kristine Dec 01 2013 1:48 am Honestly , I'm atcually craving more for kimi ni todoke because. I really want more so I almost jump out of the window when I found out that they're having a new drama again the feels~ after 3 years they met again <3

Kristine Dec 01 2013 1:47 am I'm so excited about this I can't way to see them reunited again. Oh my gosh SawakoXKazehaya feels~ <3

Acacia Nov 18 2013 4:37 am Wow~ I can't wait to watch this! 2 months seem like an eternity !!! Though ouch, it sounds like it's going to be a really sad drama T^T

Monica Manurung (@monicateree) Nov 16 2013 11:03 pm finally they meet again.. waawwwww :* :D :) {} sooo exicted

mhickai Nov 16 2013 12:13 am Finally!!! hooooo. I can't wait to watch his new drama. La la la ~ I love you Haruma-kun. J-dorama is the best!

green2 Nov 15 2013 12:50 am i've been waiting so long for this :)

KazeKuro Nov 14 2013 9:55 am FINALLY~ I have been waiting for this! Alas, only few months to wait. :3

WaWa Nov 13 2013 8:01 am OMGGG They reunite :*:*:* I'm fangirlling right now ASDFGHJKL <3 <3

Mischa89 Nov 12 2013 10:11 pm Awww Kimi ni Todoke cute couple. Finally, they reunite again ! Can't wait !

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