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Release Year2007
Runtime2 Seasons
LanguageJapanese
CertificationTV-PG
GenresDrama, Comedy
Votes28
DirectorSatoru Hiura
WritersSatoru Hiura
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsHotaru no Hikari: It's Only a Little Light in My Life
About Hotaru no Hikari: It's Only a Little Light in My Life
Hotaru works for a famous interior design company. It's a glamorous job, but Hotaru's private life is totally the opposite of glamorous. She lives alone, and when she isn't working, she's mostly lazing about her rented house in training wear. She's really not interested in doing anything, much less dating. "I'd rather lay around than fool around," is her motto. One day her landlord's son comes to inspect the rental property, not knowing that someone is living there. He is shocked at the mess, but not as shocked as Hotaru, as he turn's out to be her fastidious boss, Takano.
Directed by Satoru Hiura, Hotaru no Hikari: It's Only a Little Light in My Life leans on a strong ensemble — Haruka Ayase, Kazuki Kato, Naohito Fujiki — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2007.
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