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Last Friends

2008·Show
11Episodes in1Season
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
Episodes
IMDb7.7
Episodes

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Last Friends fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

IMDb rating of every episode, one row per season
SeasonEpisode 1Episode 2Episode 3Episode 4Episode 5Episode 6Episode 7Episode 8Episode 9Episode 10
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Episode 2Episode 2 not rated
Episode 3Episode 3 not rated
Episode 4Episode 4 not rated
Episode 5Episode 5 not rated
Episode 6Episode 6 not rated
Episode 7Episode 7 not rated
Episode 8Episode 8 not rated
Episode 9Episode 9 not rated
Episode 10

About

Follow the life of Michiru Aida, a beauty parlor assistant who returns to Tokyo after 4 years. Bullied by her seniors at work and abused by her boyfriend, she is reunited with her best friend during high school, Ruka Kishimoto, a skilled motocross racer. Takeru, a make-up artist, is introduced to Ruka by her housemate, Eri and thus begin a journey of friendship.
Intense J-DramaPsychological Relationship DramaDomestic Abuse ThemesComplex FriendshipsEmotional StrugglePersonal GrowthContemporary Japanese SocietyIntertwined FatesHeavy & Cathartic

Crew

Directed by:
Mizuki Nishisaka, Yusuke Kato, Mitsutaka Endo
Produced by:
Toshiyuki Nakano

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Last Friends

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Where can I stream Last Friends legally?

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Is Last Friends worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Last Friends rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Last Friends have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 11 episodes of about 49 minutes each.

When did Last Friends air?

It ran from 2008 to 2009 and has ended.

What language is Last Friends in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Last Friends?

2JPKR

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What tropes does Last Friends use?

Destructive RomanceDomestic AbuseParalyzing Fear of SexualityQueerphobic Hate CrimeForced Out of the Closet

TV Tropes lists 5 storytelling tropes for Last Friends, including Destructive Romance, Domestic Abuse, Paralyzing Fear of Sexuality.