Love Generation
True love never runs smooth.
1997 · 1 season · 11 eps · ★ 8.5 · Drama
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Love Generation revolves around the relationship of the two leading protagonists, Katagiri Teppei and Uesugi Riko, who begin their relationship as squabbling colleagues before falling in love.
Directed by Tatsuaki Kimura · Written by Taeko Asano
Network: Fuji TV
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Takuya Kimura Teppei Katagiri -
Takako Matsu Riko Uesugi -
Seiyo Uchino Soichiro Katagiri -
Risa Junna Sanae Mizuhara -
Norika Fujiwara Erika Takagi -
Yōko Moriguchi Nami Shiraishi -
Ryūta Kawabata Tamio Yoshimoto -
Mitsuru Hirata Takeshi Kurosaki
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