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Is Smile coming back?

Smile (2009–2009) — drama · romance on TBS

The answer: Concluded June 26, 2009.
Smile poster
Genre
Drama · Romance
Network / streamer
TBS
Premiered
April 17, 2009
Ended
June 26, 2009
Runtime
~54 min per episode
1season
11episodes

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

DateEp.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

Smile cast