The final episode of the drama series "Light of My Lion" (TBS, Friday 10pm) starring actor Yuya Yagira was broadcast on December 20th. The ending of the story for Hiroto (Yagira) and his friends became a hot topic on social media.
◇The following contains spoilers
In the final episode, Kouto told Michito (Ryota Bando) of his decision, "Mikkun, I'm going to go to a university in Tokyo and study again. I'm going to leave home and live alone in Tokyo." He asked, "I'll be living away from everyone, but our pride will always be here. Even if we're apart, we'll always be friends in the pride. Is that okay?"
"Yes, we are fellow pride members," Michito answered, and Hiroto replied, "Thank you."
After that, Michito decided to take on the challenge of living independently and told Hiroto, "I'll be living in an art group home from April."
At the end of the story, Hiroto's university entrance has been decided, and April arrives. Hiroto, Michito, and Lion (played by Tasuku Sato), who has now become an elementary school student, are shown setting off to their own worlds.
On social media, comments such as, "I cried at the end when each character set off on their journey. A future connected by pride doesn't seem lonely. It was a great drama!", "The ending suggests a positive and bright future...but it's still sad. I really want to see what happens next!", "Light of My Lion is a masterpiece...the script and actors were great in every aspect," and "Light of My Lion was the best" were posted.
With the TBS Sunday drama "Diamonds Sleeping in the Sea" also airing its final episode on the 22nd, comments were made on social media such as, "Once again, TBS is so strong to be able to bring out two masterpieces that are competing for the top spot, "Light of My Lion" and "Diamonds Sleeping in the Sea," at the same time," and "TBS is so strong that they've produced two masterpieces in the same season that will remain in the history of Japanese drama, it's scary how strong they are."
