Broadcasters' Eye

A Heart Full of Light - A Blind Boy's Story (2023x4)

Air date: Jul 01, 2023

Broadcasters' Eye showcases programs by commercial and cable television broadcasters in Japan. 15-year-old Hirabayashi Taichi is a blind boy on Nagano Prefecture's sole blind soccer team who aspires to compete in the Paralympic Games. His journey in blind soccer began in first grade, and his skills swiftly flourished. In sixth grade, he encouraged his dormmate to join the sport, and their progress has instilled them with the resilience to overcome their impairments. This program encapsulates seven years of Taichi's soccer adventures, cherished family moments and enduring friendships.