Though this may have been quite old of a series, but I still decide to write this to make sure if anyone, by any chance, happen to come across this, they can then be sure that this is a good drama. I won't say that this is best for everyone, but for boys, growing up men or grown up men that is being lost in life, this is really a good choice. Not to mention if you are really love samurai and romance of a warrior then the series is definitely a must-watch! The series contains great acting, while being a light-fiction one. The main actor did great and natural fiction part, while supporting roles also acted natural and very funny. Throughout the series is a lot of "way of life" teachings that I believe are worthed learning. The series teach you how to be a fine man, that the least I can say. You will also have a great time enjoying it. It will give you funny moment, a lot of light-heart feeling and also a lot of touching moments as well. Touching stories about friendship, family love and teachers-students love will surely make you feel like to sob :lol: Music is also quite great, really made it to climax. And you will surely love all the actors' voice work (Im being serious haha, well except ... nvm). I specially like main actress' voice, with I was very suprised since she starred Yuko Ishihara in xxxHolic live action and I have always been hating that, since... well I want Yuko to had been a more charming one, no disrespect. But now I think I realized her charm... Also like main char's dad and mom very much. They sure are funny. So to sum it all up, a great choice once in a while, especially with nowaday dramas which contain nothing but bad acting and shallow storyline seriously ...