Is Smile coming back?
Smile (2009–2009) — drama · romance on TBS
About Smile
Yes — Smile ended on June 26, 2009, on TBS. The series aired its final episode in June 2009 after running for one season with a total of 11 episodes. It was a Japanese drama and romance series that captivated viewers during its broadcast period. Smile was a story about Hayakawa Vito, a man of Filipino and Japanese descent, who was born and raised in Japan. The show followed his life as he worked at Machimura Foods by day and pursued his dreams through a part-time job by night. The plot centered around his encounter with Mishima Hana, a girl who lost her ability to speak after an accident but still communicated through her beautiful smile. The series explored their developing relationship and the challenges they faced, including Vito being wrongly suspected of a crime and meeting lawyer Kazuma, which added tension to the story. The show depicted their journey through difficult circumstances and the obstacles they had to overcome. The cast included Jun Matsumoto as Hayakawa Vito, Yui Aragaki as Mishima Hana, and Kiichi Nakai as Ito Kazuma.
Smile episode schedule
11 aired
Aired · 11
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2009 | S1·E11 | The Smile We Attained in the End |
| June 19, 2009 | S1·E10 | The Wheels of Fate Spins!! -- The Jury's Decision |
| June 12, 2009 | S1·E9 | The Fateful Trial with a Jury Begins! |
| June 5, 2009 | S1·E8 | The Battle to Recovering a True Smile |
| May 29, 2009 | S1·E7 | First Kiss |
| May 22, 2009 | S1·E6 | I Will Clear Away My Boss's Regret |
| May 15, 2009 | S1·E5 | A Forever Treasured Birthday Gift |
| May 8, 2009 | S1·E4 | I Will Protect Her!! |
| May 1, 2009 | S1·E3 | The Reason I Avoid Your Smiling Face |
| April 24, 2009 | S1·E2 | I Will Save You!! |
| April 17, 2009 | S1·E1 | The Pure Love and Justice of a Man Who Dreamed of the Future ~ Concealing the Truth Behind a Smile |