A private high school by the sea... All of the senior students devote themselves only to their studies for college entrance exams from the end of the summer. One day, an unconventional teacher gets posted at this high academia-oriented school. His name is Sakurai Sakutaro. His background is a mystery. Nobody gets what he's talking about. He's pushy and bold. The students are reluctant to open up to him who sticks his nose into their private affairs. But Sakutaro keep trying to help them overcome their problems He also encourages and guides them, and they eventually develop a bond of trust. "Live in the moment which exists only now"... His message gradually gets through to his students.

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  Oda Yuji (Sakurai Sakutaro)

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  Kitano Kie (Shirosaki Riku)

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  Okada Masaki (Negishi Hiroki)

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  Kitagawa Keiko (Enokido Wakaba)

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  Yamamoto Yusuke (Kawabe Eiji)

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  Tanimura Mitsuki (Sawamizu Hana)

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• Sep 19, 2011 10 of 10 episodes seen

  XiaoMei
  2 of 14 people found this review helpful
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  • Overall  7
  • Story  7
  • Acting/Cast  6
  • Music  8
  • Rewatch Value  7

  When I've start watching Taiyou to umi no kyoushitsu I was convinced the drama is the only a nice story for free time without any message. However, then I've changed my mind. Hachirou's death was shocking...
  
  Dear Sakurai Sakutaro discretely teaches students how to make good decisions, teaches responsibility... Hmm.. He was annoying, but nothing new - generations conflict.
  
  The simple school drama, but... with a moral.

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• 16 days ago 10 of 10 episodes seen

  Okadaran
  3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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  • Overall  10
  • Story  9
  • Acting/Cast  10
  • Music  7
  • Rewatch Value  7

  If you're looking for a good school drama, then look no further! As a second-year high school student, I find that this drama really does teach you, or rather remind you of what's right, and what should be done. It's aimed for the youth that are struggling with growing up and living in this world. It has a message, actually a lot of them! You begin to love every single character, relate to their feelings and I personally feel that each character couldn't be portrayed better by another actor. The casting really is outstanding!
  
  I judge on whether a Movie/Drama is good by if it made me shed some tears or not, be it happy tears or sad ones. Even if it's a cliche moment, if the acting, music and atmosphere were able to make me cry, then they have succeeded in sending the message and illustrating those feelings. 'Taiyo to Umi no Kyoshitsu' made me cry many times.
  
  Definitely worth the watch! read more

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