GIFT Episode 9 Shocks Viewers With Ryo's Collapse and Hospital Scene
The episode marks a major turning point in the drama's final arc, with the death of a central character drawing intense viewer reaction.
Key Facts
- The ninth episode of TBS drama 'GIFT' aired June 7, showing wheelchair rugby player Ryo collapsing during a match and later dying in the hospital.
- Viewers on X reacted with shock, posting comments like 'Tell me it's a lie' and 'Please let him survive.'
- The episode is the first part of the final chapter of the series.
- Ryo is played by Yuki Yamada, and the series stars Shinichi Tsutsumi as a genius astrophysicist who bonds with the wheelchair rugby team Blaze Bulls.
Reporting from 2 sources: Cinema Today, Magmix.
The ninth episode of TBS drama "GIFT" aired June 7, showing wheelchair rugby player Ryo collapsing during a match and later dying in the hospital. Viewers on X reacted with shock and disbelief, flooding the platform with comments like "Tell me it's a lie." The episode is the first part of the final chapter.
The Sunday Theater drama "GIFT" aired its ninth episode on June 7, delivering the first part of the final chapter. In the episode, wheelchair rugby player Ryo, played by Yuki Yamada, collapses on court during the Japan Championship and later dies in the hospital after telling his coach he was glad to be born. The scene prompted a wave of emotional responses on X, with viewers writing "No way" and "Please let him survive." The series stars Shinichi Tsutsumi as a genius astrophysicist who bonds with the wheelchair rugby team Blaze Bulls.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.