Is It Was Sudden, Like a Storm... coming back?

It Was Sudden, Like a Storm... ended on March 17, 2004, after its ten-episode run on TBS.

This Japanese drama and romance series from 2004 focused on Kozue Ogawa, a housewife who had been married to Hideo for seven years. Living with her parents at their flower shop, Kozue was content with her life but sometimes questioned if it was enough. She started working part-time in the editing department of a magazine, reconnecting with her past career. One rainy day, she met Takuma Fukazawa, a high school dance student who appeared troubled. Their encounter in the dance studio led to an unexpected closeness that stirred complex feelings in Kozue, causing her to hesitate and run away, yet leaving her heart pounding with emotion.

The series was a character-driven story set in Japan, exploring themes of love, longing, and self-discovery. It aired in early 2004 and depicted Kozue’s internal conflict as she navigated her feelings for Takuma and her life as a married woman. The show offered a glimpse into the emotional struggles of its characters, emphasizing personal growth and the complexities of relationships during that period.

The cast included Makiko Esumi as Kozue Ogawa, Tomohisa Yamashita as Takuma Fukazawa, and Toshirô Yanagiba as Hideo Ogawa.