Kudo Kankuro is one of few screenwriters, Japanese or otherwise, I have become incredibly familiar with. He is a fantastic, comedic writer with some truly brilliant and quirky ideas. This drama had an all-star cast in Hirosue Ryoko and Kamiki Ryunosuke. The young boy playing Saigo was also very talented. I suppose this only drama's failing is also its strength; the reliance on repetitive jokes and extreme acting. I also didn't appreciate the life lessons. They truly broke up the flow of the series, but that seems to happen with all Japanese dramas. If you like goofy shows that are meant to be over the top this is a pretty good one. The cast is good based on what they are given and though it is similar to at least 10 other drama's about a family that is poor with money but rich with love this one does differentiate itself by having fun. The drama does get better each episode if you stick with it. If you like over the top drama's give it a shot. I enjoyed it.