Long Vacation

Minami who is dumped by her ex-boyfriend, Asakura, on their wedding day. She later meets Sena, Asakura's ex-roommate and a pianist, and lives with him as she has no other place to stay. What will happen to her during this long vacation?

Long Vacation (1996) is a Japanese romance drama series created by Eriko Kitagawa for Fuji Television. Minami, dumped by her fiancé Asakura on their wedding day, has nowhere to go, so she moves into the apartment of Sena, Asakura's former roommate and a pianist, played by Takuya Kimura. Tomoko Yamaguchi plays Minami, and the supporting cast includes Yutaka Takenouchi as Shinji Hayama, Izumi Inamori as Momoko Koishikawa, and Takako Matsu as Ryoko Okusawa. The engine of the story is the awkward, gradually warming bond between two people sharing a flat under circumstances neither chose. Episodes unfold through everyday routines, piano music, friendships, and the complications of an old romance still hanging in the air. Set in 1990s urban Japan, the series spans a single eleven-episode run and plays as a wistful, gentle romance with a breezy, comforting register. Fans of Tokyo Love Story and Love Story will find resonance in its blend of city romance and emotional warmth.

• Love Storyslow burn romance between mismatched housemates, tender urban love story with a pianist lead
• Tokyo Love Storyromantic comedy drama, urban Japanese setting, adult love and career tension
• Hotaru no Hakaromance with cohabiting leads, emotional warmth and wistful tone

Created by

Eriko Kitagawa

Release Date

1996-04-15

Episode runtime

45 min

Rating

8.2 / 10 (44)

What is Long Vacation about?

A jilted woman moves in with a pianist she barely knows and begins an unexpected romance during a long, unplanned vacation.

What is Long Vacation like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Long Vacation as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Long Vacation violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Long Vacation.

Which shows are like Long Vacation?

Shows with a similar feel include Love Story, Tokyo Love Story, and Hotaru no Haka.

How long is Long Vacation?

Long Vacation: 1 season, 11 episodes.

Is Long Vacation still running?

No, Long Vacation has ended.

Where can I watch Long Vacation?

In United States, Long Vacation streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.