The Last Song (1998) is a drama, mystery web series in Japanese. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Last Song online in HD.
The Last Song — Storyline
Just when about to commit suicide after being deserted by his bride-to-be during the wedding, a man meets a university professor who is also at the point of killing himself. A woman nearby intervenes, one thing leads to another, and the three lost souls move in together. Each episode is a distinct story about the sometimes painful, sometimes warm romances between them and the people they meet while sharing an apartment.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Hidenobu Hosono
- Starring: Yutaka Takenouchi, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Ken Tanaka, Hiroshi Mikami, Maki Sakai, Tatsuya Fujiwara, Hinano Yoshikawa, Ryoko Hirosue
The Last Song — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1998-10-14 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 11 |
| Genre | Drama, Mystery |
| Language | Japanese |
| Network | Nippon TV |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.5/10 (4 votes) |
The Last Song — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Episode 1: The Girl Who Sings of Love at the End of the World (1998-10-14) — Professor Shafu loses the university president election and attempts to commit suicide. He encounters Akaki, who is also about to jump, but neither can muster the courage. They are
- E2: Episode 2: Pandora's Box (1998-10-21) — This episode explores the theme of perception and illusion. Professor Shafu reprimands Noa for judging people by appearance, comparing it to gossip. Noa questions why Pandora’s box
- E3: Episode 3: Crazy Fruit (1998-10-28) — Shafu and Akaki party at a hotel but end up humiliated. Akaki is asked to visit the ailing daughter of Tsuda, a man who photographs people at the beach. Akaki grows close to the gi
- E4: Episode 4: The Star Prince (1998-11-04) — Professor Shafu encounters a diligent newspaper boy, Yumoto, who is later bullied. Shafu invites Yumoto to his base, impressed by the boy’s integrity. Rimi visits Yumoto's father,
- E5: Episode 5: Love on a Wheelchair (1998-11-11) — Professor Shafu shares the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, drawing a parallel between love and trust. Noa’s love interest, Rumi, loses faith, leading to their relationship's downfall
- E6: Episode 6: The Girl Who Loved a Genius (1998-11-18) — Shafu explains that female creatures are biologically wired to seek out talented mates, though as women age, they may lower their standards. He points out that Noa, while ordinary,
- E7: Episode 7: Love and Bread (1998-11-25) — A husband keeps his deceased wife in a freezer, reflecting a warped sense of love. His wife once said she wanted to stay by his side even after death. The characters debate love: i
- E8: Episode 8: Little Bear in the Forest of Love (1998-12-02) — Shafu explores the topic of cloning, arguing that family ties are stronger because of blood, while couples lack that connection. Higashiyama suggests that cloning a loved one would
- E9: Episode 9: Guess Who I Am (1998-12-09) — A mysterious man dismisses joy, seeing it as fleeting and a precursor to disappointment. He argues that sadness and anger distort love, turning it into hatred or indifference. He b
- E10: Episode 10: The Woman Who Waited 20 Years (1998-12-16) — Shafu, now lonely after losing everything, converses with Oshima, who reflects on how power and status have isolated him from his family. Shafu asks Noa what it takes to love someo
- E11: Episode 11: Love (1998-12-23) — Shafu dies, and Noa falls for a teacher who is already engaged. She hopes Noa will come for her on her wedding day, but he doesn't interrupt the ceremony. Instead, he releases ball
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Last Song have? 1 season(s) with 11 episodes.
Who created The Last Song? Hidenobu Hosono.
Where can I watch The Last Song? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
