yes this is a political human drama series but dont be put off. i tend to fall asleep at the mere mention of politics and never go out of my way to watch a drama about a subject i have no interest in, but seen as the lead actor was kimura takuya (mr brain, tsuki no koibito, engine, hero the list goes on and on and on) i didnt give it a second thought and watched it as soon as it came my way.
i was surprised to see kimura with curly hair - i did laugh at first. it was kind of rediculous. but by the end of the series i kept being disappointed every time he came out with it straightened - i actually really liked it curly.
kimura's character asakura keita is really quite adorable from start to finish. asakura was an elementary school teacher (pushed around by his tiny students) with no interest in politics but likes star gazing and his quiet life.
asakura came from a political family and wanted nothing to do with that life style, but when his father and brother die in a plane crash asakura is pressured to run for his father's high position.
the plan orchestrated by kanbayashi shoichi (terao akira) to use asakura as puppet for his own means to become prime minister starts to fall apart as asakura shows his strong will to fight for just causes.
asakura is supported by a weird bunch of people that make up his campaign management lead by nirasawa played by non other than abe hiroshi its pretty much the same character as in dragon zakura (^_^)
i found it to be quite funny pretty much all the way through in that subtle intelligent way that kimura likes to act. he really is so easy to watch.
i dont want to spoil anything so i wont explain too much at all, i was really quite surprised at how it turned out - and also by the fact that i couldnt stop watching it untill the end. i watched two episodes a day i think.
i thought the ending was fantastic. i cried in awe and really felt quite moved
by the whole thing to be honest.
its not one of my favourite dramas but i really did like it so much at the time which must say a lot - i really get so bored with anything political - not to mention confused - very confused.
i think this series' charm was how innocent asakura was. his almost childlike honesty and ignorance was not only endearing but a chance to see difficult political matters through totally refreshing eyes.
id say it is worth watching. kimura and abe. not much chance of it being bad really is there.
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