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Seija no koushin [聖者の行進]

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Title:Seija no koushin
聖者の行進
When the saints go marching in
Telecast:1998-01-09 to 1998-03-27

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TV Station:TBS
Duration:12 Episodes



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1. Comments by Myri [Rating: 10/10]
I've just watched the last episode and you can't imagine how I feel. You just can't! It's impossible if you didn't see this drama. Maybe it's because I'm still moved, but I dont think there's another drama touching like this. I'm arrived to think that a mentally challenged guy is my hero and that life is agrodolce, just like this drama shows. Everybody, I suggest to watch it. The protagonists are so sweet... Towa, a buy who has a love story with a "normal" girl and Ren, a "normal" guy who pretend to be mentally challenged to be near his sister and Taeko, a girl raped by cruel Mr. Manager. But also the evils are forgiven at the end (well, maybe not one ^^"), because Towa is able to forgive... and how we couldn't? He's innocent, sweet and fair. In short, a mentally challenged guy who makes girls go crazy ;) ok, I admit it, I've a crush on Towa-kun! Ahh, but words are useless. It's a wonderfull story and you HAVE to watch it. Please, trust me!
2. Comments by blakmetalik [Rating: 8/10]
For me, watching this show was like watching a train wreck over and over. I was helpless to stop it but couldn't tear my eyes away from it.

From my experience working with mentally challenged kids, I do feel the show portrays them in a stereotypical manner. They are not simply "innocent angels." However, the performance by the main cast is excellent, especially by Ishida Issei. I also admired the themes of friendship, self-respect, and making a stand, even if the rest of the world seems to be against you.

Overall, I recommend this show, though the wretched abuse the characters go through can be suffocating to bear. It isn't until the very end that you're allowed to breathe.
3. Comments by donna8157 [Rating: 9/10]
A truly superb series with great acting and an involving storyline. It's atypical of the normal JDrama because of its dark and mature themes, however don't let this deter you from watching this show. Each of the characters will touch you through what they say and how they act, especially Towa-kun. His simple-mindedness and ideals remind us of an innocent child.

This drama made me feel some very intense emotions ranging from anger, frustration, admiration, sadness, etc. I don't think any other drama has been able to evoke so many different feelings before. You should definitely give this drama a watch.

One series that you definitely will not forget. Highly recommended!
4. Comments by groink [Rating: 9/10]
This drama breaks many of the JDorama stereotypes, which I find refreshing. This is Issei's greatest work! His portray as a mentally challenged adult is incredibly convinsing. The mentally challenged people are abused in the story which most drama fans may have a problem with. However, I feel a story like this must be told so that the JDorama fans are aware of the situation. Not all dramas are romantic, you know? BTW, I didn't like Noriko-chan's performance in this series.
5. Comments by Lancome [Rating: 1/10]
Hoi !

Worst I ever seen. Usually it takes a whole episode or two to raise my interest and to get started (addicted) into a series. This particular one took me THREE (by the end of episode three honestly speaking) and declined in tension and plot ever since to an all time low. After the eighth episode it was only a drag of continuing and I only watched it to the end because I had downloaded it completely.
6. Comments by PoTaToE [Rating: 7/10]
even though i don't think it portraited how really metally ill-ed people r in real life (meaning tat they seemed smarted than the ones i've seen in real life), i thought tat this drama did just enough to tell a good story with a different twist than most dramas. although hard to watch at some parts, it showed the true meaning of friendship and makes watcher think of our actions towards one another.
7. Comments by g_hunter1 [Rating: 8/10]
This is truely a sad, dark drama. This drama involves handicapped individuals who shine with their pride to overcome hardships. If you can't watch this because of all the evil, you should wait it out till the end where it becomes a bit brighter. You even start questioning things about society and its flaws. You just have to surpress the bad wolf inside of you.
8. Comments by lawsco [Rating: 10/10]
Kanashii & very dark. Hard to take at times but absolutely worth watching! One of the few I've rated @ 10. I hope the lead actor got an award for this because he was exceptional in every way! I can't say enough about this drama. Superlative story, thought provoking, great acting. Recommended w/out reservation!
9. Comments by tetsukei [Rating: 6/10]
Life is nothing but pain. That seems to be the only message of the show. Well filmed, but too distressing to be of much entertainment. Sigh, you'll grow sad if you were to watch such a drama. All the evils of the world packed into one.
Humour 3/10 Story 7/10 Actors 7/10 Music 6/10 Thrill 7/10
10. Comments by unloko_007 [Rating: 10/10]
I REALLY liked this one
because it showed a man even though he was
mentally handicapped could change peoples lives,and i felt sorry for him through the show
because he took the blame for everything
and his best friend died ,but yet he kept going with a smile on his face.
11. Comments by stargirl [Rating: 9/10]
I love this drama because of the actors but the storyline is very touching as well. It kind of gives the audience a background as to how handicapped people are treated and how the cope with life's challenges.
12. Comments by moonchyld [Rating: 8/10]
I've always liked Japanese films & dramas for its brutal honesty, rawness and its distinct kind of sensitivity in portraying certain issues. Powerful performance from its cast.
13. Comments by kamikaze54 [Rating: 10/10]
One of the best dark dramas I have seen. Although many people don't seem to like this drama. I dunno why. Wonderful acting by Ishida Issei. Very touching storyline.
14. Comments by Purple_Dorama [Rating: 9/10]
This is a very sad story about the mentally challanged kids. I really enjoyed the storyline. The acting was perfection. I liked every actor's performance.
15. Comments by zenith777 [Rating: 8/10]
This Jdorama has many good story conflicts that taught us about friends, pride, greediness, and humanity. Basically all humans has the same heart.
16. Comments by Andro [Rating: 10/10]
One of the darkest dorama I ever seen. But it's my favourite and couldn't stop it watching again and again. It's a must-seen-dorama.
17. Comments by LoveMonster [Rating: 10/10]
An incredibly touching and thrilling show. Well-developed characters, unique concept that works well. Very very underrated series.
18. Comments by romi510 [Rating: 10/10]
A very dark drama, not your mainstream type. Really great acting and story line. And a very very Kawaii Hirosue Ryoko!
19. Comments by ct_subang [Rating: 7/10]
a truly sad story abt mentally challenged youths growing up in a community...u have to feel sorry for them...
20. Comments by loveaomori [Rating: 8/10]
nice acting from the whole staff, it's interesting to watch a different type of drama sometimes.
21. Comments by Bsalez [Rating: 7/10]
Learn something about Handicaped ppl here...Quite Touchy series this one bit dark but ok
22. Comments by PinkSpider [Rating: 7/10]
damn
hate this one so much...
gial got rape..
damn i hate rape drama...
23. Comments by Tokibaka [Rating: 10/10]
Issai Ishida is a genious when it comes to acting.
Really strong drama.
24. Comments by aYa haYashi [Rating: 6/10]
jz finish watched dis drama.. touching story..make me cried..huhuhuhuh
25. Comments by strawberryfzz [Rating: 9/10]
Intense at times but compelling. Fell in love with Ando Masanobu <3
26. Comments by biga816 [Rating: 6/10]
Darkest drama I've ever seen. Hard to swallow yet poignant.
27. Comments by juliana_phang [Rating: 9/10]
it's not that bad after all, great performance by issei
28. Comments by NuOy [Rating: 8/10]
I think Ishida Issei is good acting in this drama.
29. Comments by maguro666 [Rating: 8/10]
very good acting but rather dark story...
30. Comments by Dorochive [Rating: 6/10]
Good start, but ended abnormally.
31. Comments by aesthetic reasons [Rating: 10/10]
The best jdorama I've seen yet!
32. Comments by juuan [Rating: 7/10]
Ryoko's strongest role to date.
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When the saints go marching in
34. Comments by misato-chan [Rating: 10/10]
definatly one of my favorites
35. Comments by eien Bussan [Rating: 9/10]
tragic but compelling
36. Comments by Replicant [Rating: 7/10]
Worth watching!
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