Love Generation (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Love Generation |
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| Created by | Koiwai Hiroyoshi (小岩井宏悦) |
| Starring | Takuya Kimura Takako Matsu |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| No. of episodes | 11 |
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| Running time | 54 minutes |
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| Original network | Fuji TV |
| Original release | October 13 – December 22, 1997 |
Love Generation (ラブ ジェネレーション, Rabu Jenerēshon) is a popular TV show from Japan. It was shown on Fuji TV every Monday. The first episode aired on October 13, 1997, and the last on December 22, 1997. Many people watched it, with a very high rating of 30.8%! The music was made by Cagnet, and the main song was "A Happy Ending" by Eiichi Ohtaki.
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Meet the Characters
This TV show has a great cast of characters. They all have different personalities. Let's meet the main people in the story.
Main Characters
- Katagiri Teppei is a very talented designer. He works in advertising. Teppei is a bit self-centered and doesn't like things that are just "okay." He starts a relationship with Riko. But he still thinks about his old girlfriend, Sanae.
- Uesugi Riko works in the same company as Teppei. She is a secretary. Riko moved to Tokyo from Nagano. She wanted to be more independent. Riko is full of energy and spirit. She gets involved in a tricky love situation.
Supporting Characters
- Takagi Erika is a flight attendant. She is also Riko's best friend. Erika secretly likes Teppei. But she often helps Riko with her relationship.
- Katagiri Soichiro is Teppei's older brother. He is a prosecutor. Soichiro is very serious about his work. He is a role model for Teppei. Soichiro was going to marry Sanae. But he meets an old girlfriend. This makes things even more complicated.
- Mizuhara Sanae translates between Mandarin and Japanese. She was Teppei's girlfriend in high school. She was engaged to his brother Soichiro. But she starts to have feelings for Teppei again.
- Yoshimoto is Teppei's friend from high school. He falls in love with Riko right away. However, Riko does not feel the same way about him.
What is Love Generation About?
The story of Love Generation is all about love. It focuses on the relationship between Teppei and Riko. They start as co-workers who argue a lot. But soon, they begin to fall in love.
Teppei's New Start
Teppei is a very good designer. He is also popular with women. But Teppei doesn't like to follow rules. Because of this, he has to move to the sales department. This is a big change for him. He even has to cut his long hair. This is to look more "professional."
Riko and Teppei's Journey
As Teppei tries to get used to his new job, he meets Riko. At first, she doesn't seem to like him. But over time, she starts to fall for him. Around this time, Teppei also sees his old girlfriend, Sanae. He still has feelings for her. But he finds out she is engaged to his brother, Soichiro!
Riko is there to comfort Teppei. This leads to an unexpected romance between them. But then, Sanae realizes she still loves Teppei too. This creates a "love triangle." To make things even more confusing, Soichiro starts dating an old girlfriend of his own.
Special Items in the Show
Some items in Love Generation have special meanings. They appear many times throughout the series.
The Crystal Apple
Teppei's apartment has many unique things. One of them is a crystal apple. This apple appears often in the show. Its meaning is a bit of a mystery. It might be like the apple from the story of Adam and Eve. It could show true love.
Crystal is also very delicate. It shows things upside down when you look through it. For most of the show, the image in the apple is upside down. But in the very last episode, it turns right side up! The apple was also used on the show's music album cover.
True Love Never Runs Smooth
This phrase is an advertising slogan in the drama. You see it everywhere! It is a famous quote from Shakespeare's play, A Midsummer Night's Dream. The full quote is: "The course of true love never did run smooth."
This slogan perfectly describes Riko and Teppei's relationship. They face many challenges. The phrase "True love never runs smooth" became like the unofficial motto for the TV series.
