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Wonderful Life is a Japanese drama series aired in Japan on Fuji TV in 2004. It stars Takashi Sorimachi, Kyoko Hasegawa, Norito Yashima, and Ken Horiuchi.
Kirishima, played by Takashi Sorimachi, is the most famous baseball player in Japan. He is forced to retire early due to injuries. His family abandons him and he decides to spend his time coaching at a local young boys baseball team. The team is verging disbandment because they had not won one single game.
Takashi plays the popular baseball player who gives kids the hope that "dreams come true", but in reality he is arrogant and a selfish flirt who spends his money pointlessly. Mizuki, played by Kyoko Hasegawa, wants to become a lawyer. Her brother plays on Kirishima's baseball team, but she can't stand Kirishima.
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Is Wonderful Life worth watching?
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GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How many seasons does Wonderful Life have?
1 season
It has 1 season with 12 episodes of about 60 minutes each.
Will Wonderful Life make me laugh?
Light
A little. The humor is mostly situational comedy and sharp wit.
Is Wonderful Life plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and dialogue centrality more than on its plot.
Can I half-watch Wonderful Life?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes. It's easy to follow.
Is Wonderful Life good for date night?
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Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.
Will Wonderful Life scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
No.
Will I feel good after watching Wonderful Life?
BleakHopeful
Yes. It's an uplifting series that leaves you hopeful.
When did Wonderful Life air?
S1
It ran from 2004 to 2004 and has ended.
What language is Wonderful Life in?
Japanese
It was made in Japanese.