About this season
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.
Episodes (11)
1. The Blue Sky is My Friend
Aired 9 January 1998 • 47 min
2. Alice in Wonderland
Aired 16 January 1998 • 47 min
3. Wish Upon a Star
Aired 23 January 1998 • 47 min
4. Don't Cry Friend
Aired 30 January 1998 • 47 min
5. My Older Brother's Secret
Aired 6 February 1998 • 47 min
6. Eternal Wedding
Aired 13 February 1998 • 47 min
7. Alice Became a Star
Aired 27 February 1998 • 47 min
8. The Hope of a Single Fragment
Aired 6 March 1998 • 47 min
9. The Day Wept for the Weight of Life
Aired 13 March 1998 • 47 min
10. The Battle Becomes Sacred
Aired 20 March 1998 • 47 min
11. Our Future is Full of Light?
Aired 27 March 1998 • 59 min