Series synopsis
Life: Love on the Line, also known as Life 線上の僕ら is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on Rakuten TV on June 19, 2020. It ended on July 10, 2020. It was created by Tokokura Miya. It stars Jin Shirasu, Raiku, Fujiko Kojima and Shiori Doi.
Two boys meet by chance when both attempt to walk along the white line on the sidewalk. As they become drawn together and choose to walk side by side, how will their unchanging feelings co-exist within a world of changing realities?
Premise
Two boys meet by chance when both attempt to walk along the white line on the sidewalk. As they become drawn together and choose to walk side by side, how will their unchanging feelings co-exist within a world of changing realities?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jin Shirasu as Akira Ito
- Raiku as Yuuki Nishi
- Fujiko Kojima as Honoka Shiraishi
- Shiori Doi as Hitomi Ito
- Nao Osada as Takako Ito
- Meguri Hiroo as Shigeaki Ito
Guest cast
- Yoshie Okuyama as Nishi Megumi
- Wayne Song as Taiwanese Tourist
- Huang Chun-chih as Taiwanese Tourist
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | June 19, 2020 | July 10, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
17 Ito Akira, a 17 year old and serious student, meets the innocent Nishi Yuuki on the way home while playing the "white line game." Burgeoning feelings result in Ito feeling confused and avoiding Yuuki. |
June 19, 2020 |
| 2 |
19, 20, 21 19 years old now, Akira and Yuuki continue to have a good relationship with each other but haven't gone beyond their kiss. One day, when Akira tries to further their relationship, Yuuki rejects it. Yuuki, unable to figure out his own future, is beginning to feel envious of Akira's steady moving towards his own goals. |
June 26, 2020 |
| 3 |
25, 28, 32 Now 25 years old, Akira and Yuuki are now working and living together. Shiraishi Honoka also begins working at their company. Yuuki invites Akira on a weekend trip and confesses that he wants to quit the company and begin working as a screenwriter. |
July 3, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Rakuten TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 19, 2020 |
| Last aired | July 10, 2020 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |