Orange Days

About Orange Days

Orange Days is a popular television drama series that initially aired in 2004 in Japan. This series delves into the diverse world of university students in Japan, focusing on relevant themes such as friendship, love, disability, and the value of understanding and acceptance. The narrative primarily revolves around Kai Yuuki (Satoshi Tsumabuki) an ambitious but struggling senior and a speech-impaired violinist Sae Hagio (Kou Shibasaki).

Making / Production

The Making of the Orange Days series was a collaborative effort involving several organizations in Japan, including TBS and Hori Agency. The well-received direction of the series was under the talented hands of Kankuro Kudo

Actors

• Satoshi Tsumabuki as Kai Yuuki: Satoshi superbly breathes life into Kai's character, a determined university student striving to prove his worth and win the love of Sae Hagio.
• Kou Shibasaki as Sae Hagio: Kou Shibasaki beautifully plays the role of an intellectually gifted violinist living with a speech impairment.
• Hiroki Narimiya as Keita Fujii: Hiroshi brilliantly depicts Keita, a fun-loving friend of Kai's who often finds himself on the receiving end of hard times.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Orange Days is one of the few Japanese dramas that sheds light on the lives and experiences of people with speech disabilities.
• The series has been highly rated for its storytelling, direction, and performances, contributing to its lasting popularity.
• Orange Days made use of real locations for shooting, further adding authenticity to each episode.

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening theme, "Sign," is by Mr.Children.
• The dramatic and emotive soundtrack beautifully complements the narrative, with many of the tracks being performed by the cast members themselves.

Unfortunately, specific details regarding awards or iconic quotes for the series 'Orange Days' is currently not available.