Breathless Summer
息もできない夏
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A 19-year-old girl burdened by a cruel destiny, a 41-year-old man living in atonement, and a forbidden love that cannot be accepted by the people around them. Breathless Summer is as much a social drama as it is a love story. Takei plays said girl who learns that her mother never recorded her birth in their family register. While falling into despair after finding out the secret about her birth yet wholeheartedly trying to live to regain "herself", she happens to run into a former journalist who is suffering from a deep scar in his heart himself. Although they could be father and daughter, they start to develop much stronger feelings for each other, a love forbidden by society.
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Season 1
No Family Registry
Rei works part-time at a patisserie with apple pies being her forte. Her love and zeal for her work gains the manager's respect and the latter recommends her for a promotion to a full-time employee. In the process of getting all the relevant documents ready for processing at the company's headquarters, she discovers to her shock, that her name is not on the family registry.
Shocking Announcement
Rei collapses under the shock of discovering that without her name in the family registry, she is technically a nonentity. She desperately asks the help of the staff at the City Office, especially Kiyama, who has taken a keen interest in her case and is thinking of ways to help her. Meanwhile, an elderly man comes to the patisserie where Rei works and seems to have taken an interest in her. Rei's mom, Yoko, finally agrees to meet Rei at the City Office to get her registered.
Broken Relationship
Rei and the staff at the City Office wait in vain for Rei's mom, Yoko, to arrive. Rei's numerous call to Yoko's phone goes unanswered. After returning home, a newscaster on the television announces the discovery of the body of a woman. This frightens Rei and she tries to phone Yoko again, which was answered by a police officer who informs her that Yoko's phone was left on a bus. However, Yoko herself is nowhere to be found. Later, Kiyama gets a call from Yoko.
Mom's Return
The city's free paper, City Watcher visits Patisserie Charlotte to interview Rei and Igawa. The paper features Rei's story with her mom, causing her apple pie to surge in popularity. Kusano Kota comes to the store as promised to try the apple pie made by Ms. Apple Pie. Mao learns the truth of her family, while Natsume tries to fix things with his granddaughters. In the end, Yoko returns with the required documents for Rei's family registry.
Haunted by the Past
Rei is finally able to proceed with her registry after her mom's return. She was asked by her manager to create a unique product as the following month's recommended product. She decides on making tiramisu after Kiyama told her about it. Rei gains the inspiration to improve her tiramisu after receiving an apple-shaped glass charm from a mysterious man.
Seeking Forgiveness
After Rei sees how traumatised her mom was when she saw Ayukawa, she decides to go to trial. She soon realizes how much money is needed for the lawyer fee. Yoko opposes her daughter's decision to go to trial and refuses to give her any financial help. Hopelessly, Rei seeks financial help from her grandma, Kaori. Kaori relays the message to a concerned individual who decides to help Rei.
Night of Tragedy
Ayukawa pays a visit to Rei's house to tell her that he is her dad. Yoko whilst trying to stop Ayukawa from spilling the truth has stabbed her dad. All of the family members are brought to the police station for investigation purposes. Rei is asked to leave work earlier the next day due to the rumor. Her life starts to get affected by the rumor. Yoko finally tells Rei the truth behind her birth and Rei decides to conduct a DNA test to ascertain her relationship with Ayukawa.
The One Article
Ayukawa is diagnosed with cancer. Rei finally gets to go back to work. Nakatsu writes an article about Rei that has deeply affected Rei's life. Meanwhile, Yoko is asked to resign from the hospital due to the stabbing incident. Rei agrees to her grandpa's suggestion and decides to move to another city in order to protect her family.
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About Breathless Summer
A 19-year-old girl burdened by a cruel destiny, a 41-year-old man living in atonement, and a forbidden love that cannot be accepted by the people around them. Breathless Summer is as much a social drama as it is a love story. Takei plays said girl who learns that her mother never recorded her birth in their family register. While falling into despair after finding out the secret about her birth yet wholeheartedly trying to live to regain "herself", she happens to run into a former journalist who is suffering from a deep scar in his heart himself. Although they could be father and daughter, they start to develop much stronger feelings for each other, a love forbidden by society. Across 1 season and 11 episodes, originally airing on Fuji TV.
Breathless Summer Cast and Characters
The cast features Emi Takei (as 谷崎玲), Yosuke Eguchi (as 树山龙一郎), Fuka Koshiba (as 谷崎麻央), Jun Kaname (as 鲇川宏基), and Kinya Kitaoji (as 夏目周作). Their performances are a major reason Breathless Summer has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Breathless Summer keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Breathless Summer have?
Breathless Summer has 11 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Breathless Summer good? What's the rating?
Breathless Summer holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Breathless Summer?
The main cast includes Emi Takei, Yosuke Eguchi, Fuka Koshiba, and Jun Kaname, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Breathless Summer available in Japanese?
Yes — Breathless Summer was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Breathless Summer released?
Breathless Summer first aired in 2012.
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How many seasons and episodes does Breathless Summer have?
Breathless Summer currently has 1 season and a total of 11 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Breathless Summer about?
A 19-year-old girl burdened by a cruel destiny, a 41-year-old man living in atonement, and a forbidden love that cannot be accepted by the people around them. Breathless Summer is as much a social drama as it is a love story. Takei plays said girl who learns that her mother never recorded her birth in their fami… It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is Breathless Summer originally available?
Breathless Summer was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Breathless Summer first released?
Breathless Summer first premiered on July 10, 2012 (2012). The series has since concluded its run.
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