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1 Litre of Tears

8.520051 seasonTV-GTV SeriesDramaFamily

1 Rittoru no Namida is a Japanese television drama for Fuji Television about a girl who was diagnosed with an incurable degenerative disease at 15, but was able to continue her life until her death at the age of 25.

ProducersSatoko Kashikawa·Emori Hiroko

Where to watch

Not available in United States

Streaming in 4 other countries

1 Litre of Tears isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Hong Kong SAR China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

The Beginning of a Youth

Oct 11, 2005 8.0

15 Years Old, Creeping Disease

Oct 18, 2005 9.0

Why Did the Disease Choose Me?

Oct 25, 2005 7.0

Two Loneliness

Nov 1, 2005 7.0

Disability Certificate

Nov 8, 2005 8.0

Insincere Glances

Nov 15, 2005 9.0

Where I am

Nov 22, 2005 9.0

1 Litre of Tears

Nov 29, 2005 9.0

Live in the Moment

Dec 6, 2005 10.0

E10

Love Letter

Dec 13, 2005 9.0

E11

Far Away, Where the Tears Have Run Out

Dec 20, 2005 10.0

Cast

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1 Litre of Tears — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 1 Litre of Tears?

1 Litre of Tears isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Hong Kong SAR China, Japan and South Korea and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is 1 Litre of Tears on Netflix?

No, 1 Litre of Tears is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is 1 Litre of Tears on Amazon Prime Video?

No, 1 Litre of Tears isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch 1 Litre of Tears for free?

1 Litre of Tears isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in 1 Litre of Tears?

1 Litre of Tears has 1 season in total (11 episodes). The series concluded in 2005.

Are all episodes of 1 Litre of Tears out yet?

Yes — all 11 episodes across 1 season of 1 Litre of Tears are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of 1 Litre of Tears?

No — 1 Litre of Tears ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is 1 Litre of Tears based on?

1 Litre of Tears is based on 1 Litre no Namida by Aya Kitō.

Is 1 Litre of Tears based on a true story?

Yes — 1 Litre of Tears is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).