The Hours of My Life

I don't hand out 10/10 very often. The movie or series I reward with such a high score, has to be a masterpiece in almost every single detail. To this drama I can't give anything but a 10.

The visual work wasn't outstanding in any way. There was no amazing costumes, makeup nor special effects. The musical score was very good,but not fantastic. There is no epic, earth shattering plot. Elements such as costumes, lighting, editing and so on - were neither good nor bad.

There was just the story of a guy, of a disease and of life. Just that simple. And just that amazing.

Carried by actors with talent, sincerity and emotional depth. Everyone in the cast made a good job, even though some of the actors were shining just a little bit more than the others.

Tabe Mikako made a beautiful and tranquil portrait of a strong woman and good performances were given also by Asada Miyoko as her mother and Kazama Shunsuke as the likable Mamoru.

I liked Fukikoshi Mitsuru as the neurologist Dr Tanimoto and found Nomura Shuhei as Takuto's younger brother Rikuto, entertaining and endearing in his role as the socially awkward guy - who very clearly has Aspergers syndrome (even if it's never said outright.)

But the monster performance of tremendous impact was of course by Miura Haruma, who shines brighter than a star in the role as Takuto. I believe there could not have been any better choice of actor for the role. Miura nails it completely and absolutely CRUSHES any competition from Eddie Redmayne and "The theory of Everything". Stephen Hawking is an inspirational person and that movie was rather good, but how I wish that this series would be the one praised and well known.

Sorry Stephen and Eddie, but Takuto and Miura Haruma kicks your asses big time regarding inspirational impact and acting. I have always lied Miura but now he leapt right up to the #1 spot in my "Best Asian actors"-list.

As for the emotional impact of the drama - wow.

I have personal experience of the disease. My father died of ALS some years back, only 58 years old, about 2,5 years after diagnosis (rather fast) and 3,5 years after onset of symptoms. I worked as a caretaker for him and am very familiar with everything related to the disease, its progress and the care given to the patient. And I am very impressed by how meticulously every little detail was worked out and how Miura acted his role physically - it was very realistic.

And the agony, the emotions... I was completely blown away. I believed his acting every single minute of the series, I never once thought of him as an actor, but only as Takuto. I still can't shake off the feeling that Takuto very much exists, that's how good Miura was.

It's sad, very sad. And painful. And agonizing. It WILL make you cry. A lot. And I mean A LOT.

But it's also beautiful, humorous, heartwarming, insightful, thought provoking and inspiring.

But more than anything else - it's hopeful.

I honestly feel that this story changed my life in a way. It made me think. A lot.

About who I am, what I am, why I am like I am, how I want to be, what I wish for. What my goal is.

Like Takuto, I will try to find my goals.

Really excellent drama haruma muir excelled in this his acting was brilliant . its a heartbreaking story about love of a family and first love had me in bits . love watching him act hes such a good actor and has they most beautiful eyes . watch this its brilliant .

I have been searching Netflix and Amazon for Japanese TV offerings to familiarize myself with their media. It's been hit or miss but mostly satisfactory. But then I came across BOKU NO ITA JIKAN (The Hours of my Life). Wow!!!

I have never seen a subject like this, ALS, tackled is such a way on American TV. It is a straightforward portrait of a young man developing the disease from first symptoms to full on progression of the affliction done with sensitivity but without maudlin sentimentality. It's all so real and meaningful. I'd be really interested in knowing if the major ALS charities know of this, it was such a fantastic portrayal and an education to anyone who has seen it. The lead actor was remarkable and deserved whatever is the Japanese equivalent of an Emmy .

I cannot recommend this series highly enough. Bring tissues.

I can't even begin to explain how amazing this series was.

I literally became dehydrated because I was crying so much.

It's been over a year since I've watched it, and I still think about it all the time. It was just so... emotional, but in such a good way. Not only was the story fantastic, but I think people can learn from it, and sort of get an understanding of what ALS means for both the person with it, and their loved ones. Not only does it discuss the difficulties that the disease brings, but also the hardship that he as a person has had to endure his entire life.

What really made this series so emotional for me was its relatbility. I could connect with the characters in such ways I didn't think were possible.

I highly recommend this series to everyone, but make sure you buy a couple of (hundreds of) boxes of tissues, because you'll need it.

The subject of the series intrigued me very much but I had not at first anticipated it to be this good to be honest. It is plain and simple but beautiful beyond measure. The emotions are conveyed on a personal level, you can feel and understand each character and be happy and sad with them. It is very sad, and you will cry definitely, but it is very natural, it will not be one of those series where they force you to cry. In his despair and bad fortune he also finds love, and an inextinguishable will to live. The shooting is beautifully done as well. The camera angles do not force you into people's faces trying to jerk tears from you, the lighting is perfect and the soundtracks are incredibly well placed. I would like to thank the whole crew and cast for this wonderful undertaking. Thank you for introducing us to Takuto.