[jdrama] LxIxVxE (1999) (Complete)

Title: LxIxVxE / L×I×V×E
Also known as: Live
Genre: School band
Episodes: 12
Viewership ratings: 11.6 (Kanto)
Broadcast network: TBS
Broadcast period: 1999-Apr-09 to 1999-Jun-25
Theme song: Shooting Star by Hattan Amika

Synopsis
Misaki, a sophomore transfer student arrives at Yokosuka High School and decides to join the Brass Band Club having heard of its prestigious past from her father, a former member. However, after her entry, Misaki finds that much has changed and the club is now full of dull and inactive students. Misaki determines to do her best to return the club to its glory days, but she must help many of the students overcome their personal problems. It all seems too daunting for Misaki to take on herself, but when she meets Yuki, a gifted sax player at the local US Army base, she recruits her, and together they gradually bring the club and all of its members to life. --TBS

Cast
Imai Eriko as Sakaguchi Misaki
Arakaki Hitoe as Tomotsuka Yuuki
Uchiyama Rina as Matsubara Chie
Kinouchi Akiko as Taira Rikako
Fujiwara Tatsuya as Shinoda Kazuomi
Harada Kenji as Wada Seichi
Hoshino Mari as Ayukawa Nana
Kohashi Kenji
Ryu Raita
Yo Kimiko
Ibu Masato
Ryu Tatsuya
Kuninaka Ryoko
Kamiji Yusuke