Hyakuman Kai Ieba Yokatta (2023)

Other name: 100万回 言えばよかった, 100 Man Kai Ieba Yokatta, I Should Have Said 1 Million Times

Description:

"Hyakuman Kai Ieba Yokatta" is a heartfelt romantic drama exploring the profound impact of unspoken words. Soma Yui and Torino Naoki, childhood friends, reignite their connection as adults, with Naoki poised to propose. Tragically, a mysterious incident causes Naoki to disappear from Yui's life, leaving her distraught. Unaware of his own demise, Naoki wanders the world as a spirit, unseen by everyone except for the unconventional detective Uozumi Yuzuru.

Desperate to communicate with his beloved, Naoki implores Yuzuru to convey his true feelings to Yui. His spiritual journey is fraught with regret, as he was separated from Yui before he could properly express his gratitude, say goodbye, or declare his enduring love. This emotional tale follows Naoki's ethereal quest to finally deliver those essential messages and find closure, while Yui grapples with the inexplicable void left by his sudden absence. It's a poignant story about love, loss, and the importance of saying what needs to be said before it’s too late.

Producer: TBS

Director: Yamamuro Daisuke [山室大輔] and Kaneko Fuminori [金子文紀]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2023

Genre:Childhood; Detective; Drama; Friendship; Mystery; Romance; Supernatural