If you're browsing Drama shows, When the Saints Go Marching In (1998) is the kind of series that builds its world steadily without getting messy. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Issei Ishida, Noriko Sakai, and Hirosue Ryoko, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 1.0/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
When the Saints Go Marching In (1998)
Also known as: Seija no Koushin
First aired: January 9, 1998
Runtime: 45 min
Networks: TBS
Exploring the perception and treatment of mentally-challenged youth and their similarities to juvenile delinquents in Japanese society, this drama series follows the trials and tribulations of a group of adolescents in a work/study program for mentally-challenged teenagers. Although the program's intention is to gently "normalize" them for introduction in society, the group is subject to constant physical and mental abuse unbeknownst to their parents and teacher, Ms Hagawa. However, the friendship between Towa, a naive but unusually articulate member of the program, and Arisu, a rebellious schoolgirl, helps both of them learn to overcome their troubles.
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