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Operation Love

Operation Love

122007•1h 0m•8.6/10
ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

Ratings

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8.6/10(28)

A missed confession of love haunts a young man on his best girl friend's wedding day. Sudden appearance of a mysterious Angel enables him to go back in time to regain the love of his life. Will he succeed? A romantic comedy of young Ken who missed a chance to confess his love in the past and ended up attending the wedding of his childhood love. Deep with regret as he helplessly watches the wedding party proceed, suddenly time stops and an Angel appears asking him whether he would like to just start over. Astounded as he is, Ken asks to do so, thereby embarking on a journey that will supposedly change everything. All does not go well however, as fate seems to be a resilient force that refuses to change...

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Production

Fuji TV Drama Production Center

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 16, 2007

Last Aired

June 25, 2007

Networks

Fuji TV

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Can I Get Married if We Had Gone to the Koshien!?
E1
Can I Get Married if We Had Gone to the Koshien!?
Air date: 2007-04-16
Ken rushes to Rei's wedding and through the ceremony he suffers regret at never being able to articulate his feelings. A magical being in the church takes pity of him and allows him to "time slip" through certain photos. This gives Ken a second chance to relive key moments in his lives. Initially Ken returns to the final game of the season where he has another opportunity to win the game and make the playoffs.
Can I Get Married Through Coffee Milk!?
E2
Can I Get Married Through Coffee Milk!?
Air date: 2007-04-23
The photograph on the slide show showing an angry Rei bothered by Ken. He returns to the past where Rei asked him for a coffee milk. He thought, this coffee milk was his way of changing his present and making him the man who sits beside Rei.
Can I Get Married if I Switch Seats?
E3
Can I Get Married if I Switch Seats?
Air date: 2007-04-30
Ken returns to the past wherein they met Tada-sensei, Rei's groom. Ken tried his very best to avoid making Rei and Tada-sensei close. But in the end, it was Tada-sensei who made him see the smile he never saw 6 years ago.
Can I Get Married by the Second Button?
E4
Can I Get Married by the Second Button?
Air date: 2007-05-07
Ken returns to his highschool graduation where boys give their second button to the girl they like. He gave his button to another girl making Rei disappointed. He gives his best shot in order to touch Rei's heart.
Are Those Who Say They'll Do It Tomorrow Idiots?
E5
Are Those Who Say They'll Do It Tomorrow Idiots?
Air date: 2007-05-14
Ken is given a second chance to let Rei say goodbye to her grandfather.
From What Do I Graduate on My Last Day as a Teen?
E6
From What Do I Graduate on My Last Day as a Teen?
Air date: 2007-05-21
Ken returns to just before Rei's birthday and also on her eve of her major architectural project.
When Will Love and Fireworks Scatter?
E7
When Will Love and Fireworks Scatter?
Air date: 2007-05-28
Ken returns to a fireworks festival before Tada confesses his feelings to Rei.
Are the Tears I Shed on New Year's Eve the Real Thing?
E8
Are the Tears I Shed on New Year's Eve the Real Thing?
Air date: 2007-06-04
Ken returns to their past celebration of new year's eve. He intentionally let his friends go and see the new year's sunrise by themselves, hoping that he would forget all about Rei.
What Can I Bet at the Last Moment?
E9
What Can I Bet at the Last Moment?
Air date: 2007-06-11
Ken returns to just before Tada proposes to Rei.
Last Hallelujah Chance
E10
Last Hallelujah Chance
Air date: 2007-06-18
Ken returns to the last photo of the slideshow where they are in Tada's party, Tada introduces Rei to all his friends. In the middle of the event Ken dragged Rei into their elementary school.
Will a Tearful Confession Call a Miracle?
E11
Will a Tearful Confession Call a Miracle?
Air date: 2007-06-25
Ken plans to have a "coming from behind victory" over Rei, but as he heard Rei's opinion about regrets, Ken decided not to change the past but to act in the present. So Ken returns to just before he has to give a speech at the wedding banquet.

Cast

Tomohisa Yamashita

Tomohisa Yamashita

Ken Iwase

Masami Nagasawa

Masami Nagasawa

Rei Yoshida

Naohito Fujiki

Naohito Fujiki

Tetsuya Tada

Nana Eikura

Nana Eikura

Eri Oku

Yuta Hiraoka

Yuta Hiraoka

Mikio Enokido

Gaku Hamada

Gaku Hamada

Hisashi Tsurumi

Hiroshi Mikami

Hiroshi Mikami

Yosei/Fairy

Yutaka Matsushige

Yutaka Matsushige

Matsunori Ito

Shigenori Yamazaki

Shigenori Yamazaki

Minorikawa Junzo

Leo Morimoto

Leo Morimoto

Takanori Yoshida

Yoshiko Miyazaki

Yoshiko Miyazaki

Reina Yoshida

Gota Watabe

Gota Watabe

Socrates

Kenichiro Kikuchi

Kenichiro Kikuchi

Nishio Tamotsu

Fumina Hara

Fumina Hara

Matsuki Yuko

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