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Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines

8.019991h 19mMovieAnimationDrama

After being abused by her mother physically and mentally Asuka gets taken in by her grandparents. Slowly she learns her own worth as a human being and overcomes many obstacles.

DirectorSatoshi Dezaki
WriterSetsuko Shibuichi

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Satoshi Dezaki

NS
Nobuko Sakuma
Asuka Fujiwara
RTReiko Tajima
Reiko Tajima
Shizuyo Fujiwara
TKToshihiko Kojima
Toshihiko Kojima
YMYuki Masuda
Yuki Masuda
YH
Yukari Hishizu
Hiroshi

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Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines?

Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines on Netflix?

No, Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines for free?

Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.