Yamada Taro, a freshman on a scholarship at Ichinomiya Private Senior High School, is high-achieving, strikingly handsome, and truly athletic and seems perfect. But he is actually extremely poor. The story humorously portrays Taro, who tackles problems that occur because of his poverty, and his six younger brothers and sisters. --TBS

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• May 1, 2012 10 of 10 episodes seen

  Chifunii
  7 of 12 people found this review helpful
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  • Overall  8
  • Story  7
  • Acting/Cast  7
  • Music  6
  • Rewatch Value  7

  The drama's a bit old, but for Arashians and non-Arashians alike, this was a heartwarming but also very humorous drama to watch.
  
  The story might not seem particularly notable, and actually rather cliche, but Yamada Taro Monogatari turned out to have a very interesting final conflict and ending. It was a touching story about friendship, family, and making it past financial troubles. It's cliche, but you'll just have to trust me when I say it's worth a try if you're looking for laughs AND tears.
  
  I will disclaim that I did not like the first few episodes that focus on the leading actress AT ALL. I didn't like the actress to begin with, and her acting gave me creeper goosebumps. Blech! She gets better later, I suppose. This brings me to the acting/cast...not much to say. This drama was meant to be an idol drama, so I didn't expect much of the acting, and I was right to do so. Nino's acting throughout, though, pulled together the drama for me. His parents [in the drama] were the strangest...people...ever.
  
  I have no comments on the music...I don't remember any of it except the opening theme that made me really energized after hearing it. xD
  
  Rewatch? I don't usually rewatch anyway, but I'll probably rewatch a few episodes that were particularly funny. ;)
  
  Overall, you'll have your share of laughs and of tears. I recommend watching this to loosen up after a long day--it's nothing too serious, but still has some integrity to its plot.
  
  PS: +1 point in "Overall" for the kids at the ending. ; A ; read more

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• Apr 27, 2012 10 of 10 episodes seen

  binca1
  4 of 11 people found this review helpful
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  • Overall  10
  • Story  10
  • Acting/Cast  9
  • Music  10
  • Rewatch Value  9

  Just finished watching this drama and i loved it...this is my first time writing a review so ill try my best...the whole story line was great and very sweet..i liked it because how cute the family and Nino was and also i loved Sakurai Sho smile (*Faint*)
  thought i should add a little more since this was kind of vague...had a fan girl moment lol
  if you like feel good dramas then this is a great drama for you...its very touching and and deals with friendship and family
  the only complaint is how annoying the girl is...but eventually you get over it...there is not really much romance in it...but there are lots of cute and funny moments...and some scenes will even make you tear up....i gave this review 10s because if your into these type of feel good dramas you will love this one read more

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  Celeb to Binbo Taro

  Both dramas have a main character named Yamada Taro who's from very very poor family.

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  11nin mo iru!

  They both involve large families, and the oldest child having to support them because of their low-income/no-income/lousy parents. Though the stories are totally different, however, they're both very enjoyable.

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