Originally a mid-level manager (Kimura Takuya) with a promising future in a big corporation, the life of this elite employee changes dramatically one day. Having attracted the attention of his superiors for some reason, he is framed for a crime which he knows nothing of and forced out of the workplace. Even after that, he is assailed by a series of surprises and in one day, he loses his house, wealth and handphone until he is without a cent to his name. At his wits end, he comes to a park where he encounters two children. Learning from them how to survive even if he does not have money, he somehow weathers this crisis and discovers the truly important and priceless things in life. -

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  Kimura Takuya (Kindaichi Fumio)

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  Nakai Kiichi (Moai Kengo)

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  Fujiki Naohito (Oyashiki Toichiro)

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  Fujigaya Taisuke (Enomoto Kotaro)

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  Renbutsu Misako (Hirose Yoko)

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  Japanese Drama Academy Awards

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  Joe's Top 12 Jdramas from 2012

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• Jan 15, 2013 8 of 10 episodes seen

  Moko
  9 of 12 people found this review helpful
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  • Overall  9
  • Story  9
  • Acting/Cast  10
  • Music  9
  • Rewatch Value  10

  This dramas message really is PRICELESS. I enjoyed every hour of it. Though the story isn't that original - underdog story of a man who finds joy in the priceless items of this world, like friendship, loyalty or 500 yen for rent - it's perfect in it's execution and pace. It give's you a warm and cuddly feeling every episode because it's strongest point is the light hearted relationship between the characters. And there is one theme I really love - different people that form a family by going through hardship and adventures. I remembered how awesome japanese are at forming friendship bonds and this drama does it in a really cute way. A MUST for every Kimura Takuya fan who loves chemistry (I do).
  
  Story 9/10 - Because I think it's not a new story and I still did not see the ending I give it a 9. But certainly it is easy to watch for a full hour, well paced and with an awesome message behind it. The japanese like their stable jobs and a little while back it was normal that a company would employ people for their lifetime. But since recessions struck this country hard "restructuring" became a synonym for angst. Kimura playing a homeless guy with a bright personality might give people hope to not give up completely after falling into poverty (people over there tend to do stuff like suicide). It's a story that gives hope through trust and friendship - still an all-time favorite. Throughout the series there is always the same question coming up - do we value what we have? Didn't money, greed and comfort zones destroy our joy in the simple and priceless things of life? You can checkout yourself - how much are you able to handle? When do you surrender to selfishness?
  
  Acting 10/10 - well what should I say? It's Kimutaku. That guy is a natural at comedy. The rest of the cast is just as awesome with Karina (Nikaido) and Nikai Kiichi (Moai) or Fujiki Naohito (president of miracle electronics). Can't find any miscast - all are really great at what they are doing.
  
  Music 9/10 - Who doesn't like the rolling stones? Come on^^ I jumped through my room when that came in the ending. again. and again. Well the rest is not that special (sounds like a pirate movie) but totally solid stuff.
  
  I would watch it again. Really. And Overall - 9/10 - really a great drama. read more

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• Apr 5, 2013 10 of 10 episodes seen

  NewKDramaAddict
  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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  • Overall  10
  • Story  10
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  Loved LOVED!! This was my second Japanese drama ever to watch! I was glued to the screen as I watched all 10 episodes over a period of a day and 1/2!! This was my first introduction to Kimura Takuya and I absolutely love him! And what an intro!! From start to finish, this was a very entertaining drama! To watch the kind hearted Kindaichi Fumio and his interactions with the people around him made a not just a good, but a great drama! Well worth your time!

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  Celeb to Binbo Taro

  Both show the life of individuals/families who are poor, but most importantly how they overcome all obstacles and still live life to the full, teaching those who are rich there is more to life than money, status & power

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  King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo

  in both main charaters have optimistic view to life what helps them get ower hard times and find their place in world.Both dramas are actually about priceless things in our life and both dramas have great actors.

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