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Love is Still Necessary

2002Show1 season10 episodes

Drama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

Rage, a pimp who only loves money and himself, is sent to jail for 6 months. While he is in the jail, Rage’s partner, Reiji, dies in a traffic accident.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yukihiko Tsutsumi, Natsuki Imai
Written by
Yukari Tatsui
Produced by
Hiroki Ueda

Everyone

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Facts

July 12, 2002 · September 13, 2002 · Ended

First aired
July 12, 2002
Last aired
September 13, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Love is Still Necessary worth watching?"

Questions about Love is Still Necessary

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Love is Still Necessary worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.5).

How long does it take to watch Love is Still Necessary?

9 h

About 9 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 54 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2002.

Is Love is Still Necessary good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Love is Still Necessary plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Love is Still Necessary in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.