Seija no koushin

聖者の行進 · When the saints go marching in

  • Winter 1998
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Seija no koushin key art
© TBS
NetworkTBS
Broadcast9 Jan 1998 – 27 Mar 1998
Episodes12 Episodes
Viewership—
Fan score 7.1 from 10 reviews

Synopsis

Exploring the perception and treatment of mentally-challenged youth and their similarities to juvenile delinquents in Japanese society, this drama series follows the trials and tribulations of a group of adolescents in a work/study program for mentally-challenged teenagers. Although the program's intention is to gently "normalize" them for introduction in society, the group is subject to constant physical and mental abuse unbeknownst to their parents and teacher, Ms Hagawa. However, the friendship between Towa, a naive but unusually articulate member of the program, and Arisu, a rebellious schoolgirl, helps both of them learn to overcome their troubles. Features a star-studded cast of current popular youth idols.

Synopsis: TBS

Cast & characters 30 credited

Theme songs

Seija no koushin soundtrack cover
  • “Inochi no Betsumei” — Nakajima Miyuki
  • “Iro” 糸 — Nakajima Miyuki

Fan reviews 10 reviews

7.1/ 10
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Super Cell Phones...

6 / 10

TomoyoN · 2006

Decent Drama... Seemed realistically scripted as it pertained to the overall plot... But of course they had to exaggerate certain things for entertainment value... How long did that cell phone last? I doubt he ever charged the batteries on it... And how did he see her jump and time his jump to get her into the pool???

ILve seen some doramas by now but this is the wor

1 / 10

Lancome · 2006

Hoi!

I know that only those people who like a series put that much effort in by throwing in a review and a vote. Positvely, of course. But this series is so bad that I thought I had to review it and give a correct vote for it.
I am aware that disabled people are being discriminated, exspecially by ignorance of the media in Japan and I give the makers credit for trying to make a difference. But this is a little too drastic and shocking I would say. I admit I only wanted to watch this dorama because of Ryoko Hirosue but even her appearence was not able to raise it for me!

About the drama

10 / 10

Andro · 2005

It's a very touching story about mentally retarded kids. The world is full of suffering and pain, but there are a little happiness and kindness too. All the kids are like little children, who don't want to do nothing wrong, but they always in trouble. And about that they have to suffer. I love this drama, it's my favourite, because it has a great story about the real life.
You have to watch it, and change your mind about handicapped people. Because there's a big bad wolf in every people, like in Takegami's heart.

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