smile is a Japan drama released in 2009 rated 7.7/10 with 11 episodes. This romance series has been watched by 4,731 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  Japan |
| Genre | RomanceLifeMelodrama |
| Year | 2009 |
| Episodes | 11 |
| Duration | 00:54:00 |
| Rating | 7.7/10 |
| Director | Ishii Yasuharu, Akihiko Watase, Tsuboi Toshio |
| Main Cast | Matsumoto Jun, Aragaki Yui, Nakai Kiichi |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 13+ – Teens 13 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
Hayakawa Vito has a Filipino father and a Japanese mother, but he was born and raised in Japan and has never visited the Philippines. The ever-smiling Vito works at Machimura Foods during the day, and at night, he works a part-time job trying to make his dreams come true. One day during an incident at a bookstore, he meets a girl named Mishima Hana, who lost her ability to speak due to an accident. But even though she can't speak, Vito is drawn to her beautiful smile. However, Vito becomes wrongly suspected by the police of a crime, and after meeting the lawyer Kazuma, the issue begins to grow… Together, Vito, Hana, and Kazuma will go through challenging times and have to overcome many obstacles. (Source: Tokyograph)
Critical Reception
smile has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.7/10 based on 1,812 ratings. It is ranked #4,089 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of smile?
smile has a rating of 7.7/10 based on 1,812 ratings.
How many episodes does smile have?
smile has 11 episodes, each approximately 00:54:00 long.
What genre is smile?
smile is a Romance, Life, Melodrama drama from Japan.
Who are the main actors in smile?
The main cast of smile includes Matsumoto Jun, Aragaki Yui, Nakai Kiichi.
When was smile released?
smile was released in 2009 in Japan.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.