The BEST episodes of 1 Litre of Tears

Every episode of 1 Litre of Tears ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of 1 Litre of Tears!

The story of a 15-year-old high school student, Ikeuchi Aya, who soon discovers she has an incurable disease that affects the cerebellum of the brain. Aya lived her life to the fullest until her death at 25.

Last Updated: 2/8/2026Network: Fuji TVStatus: Ended
Far Away, to the Place Where Tears are Exhausted
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9.44
16 votes

#1 - Far Away, to the Place Where Tears are Exhausted

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/20/2005

Aya, now 20 years old, has been writing a diary while staying in a hospital attached to Jounan University Hospital. At the same time, Aya continued to contribute to the newsletter of the "Fureai no Kai," a group she started at the request of Kiichi, a volunteer who took care of her when she was at school for the handicapped.

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1 Litre of Tears
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8.75
20 votes

#2 - 1 Litre of Tears

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2005

Aya goes to cheer on the basketball team's rookie tournament and congratulates Mari and Saki for making it through to the first round. Then, Shioka and her friends come out of the school building, having just finished the parents' meeting. Aya notices Shioka's gloomy expression and for some reason feels uneasy.

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Heartless Glances
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8.69
16 votes

#3 - Heartless Glances

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/2005

One day towards the end of autumn, Ayaand Shioka take their dog, Ganmo, for a walk to train him to walk. Aya and Shioka go for a walk with their dog, Ganmo, to train him to walk. During their walk, they find Hiroki silently practicing soccer by himself.

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Love Letter
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8.56
16 votes

#4 - Love Letter

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/2005

Aya has a progressive dysarthria that makes it difficult for her to pronounce words smoothly. Mizuno, the doctor in charge of Aya, tells Shioka and Mizuo that it will be difficult for Aya to go on to higher education or find a job after graduation from the school for the disabled, and advises them to work on her rehabilitation at home.

I Live Now
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8.38
16 votes

#5 - I Live Now

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2005

Aya has been sent to live as a boarder at a school for the disabled. One of the biggest helps to her is an electric wheelchair. She is determined to walk where she can by herself, but being able to move freely on her own is a great joy for her.

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The Loneliness of Two
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8.35
17 votes

#6 - The Loneliness of Two

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2005

Aya is told by Dr. Mizuno, a neurologist at Jounan University Hospital, that she has spinocerebellar degeneration. Returning home with her mother, Shioka, Aya tries to force a smile and act brave, but she is unable to accept her illness and begins to cry.

Why Did the Illness Choose Me?
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8.26
19 votes

#7 - Why Did the Illness Choose Me?

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/25/2005

With the choir competition just 10 days away, Aya, Haruto, and the other members of Class A of the first year are eager to practice. However, Aya, who has begun to notice something wrong with her body, sees blurred music during chorus practice and is struck by an inexplicable anxiety.

A Disabled Person's Notebook
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8.06
17 votes

#8 - A Disabled Person's Notebook

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/8/2005

Aya continues her rehabilitation under the guidance of rehabilitation specialist Tanabe. However, Aya's behavior is different from usual, and she is unable to put any effort into her rehabilitation, and finally sits down as if she has given up everything. Mizuno, the doctor in charge of Aya, is concerned about his condition.

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15 Years Old, Sickness That Steals Up
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8.05
19 votes

#9 - 15 Years Old, Sickness That Steals Up

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/18/2005

Dr. Mizuno, a neurologist at the Jounan University Hospital who examined Aya, told Aya's mother, Shioka, that her disease was thought to be spinocerebellar degeneration. This disease causes the cerebellum to atrophy for some reason and the nerve cells in the cerebellum break down, making it increasingly difficult for her to move her body.

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The Beginning of My Youth
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7.95
22 votes

#10 - The Beginning of My Youth

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/11/2005

Aya Ikeuchi is a junior high school student preparing for the high school entrance exam. Surrounded by her cheerful and reliable mother, Shioka, her father, Mizuo, who runs a tofu store, and her three younger siblings, Ako, Hiroki, and Rika, she leads an ordinary but lively and happy life.

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The Place Where I Am
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7.88
16 votes

#11 - The Place Where I Am

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/22/2005

A new year has dawned. Aya, who now has even more difficulty walking than before, uses a wheelchair, but with the support of her family, including Shioka and Mizuo, she lives her days cheerfully and cheerfully.

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