Awarded the Agency for Cultural Affairs' Arts Festival Excellence Award in 1974. Based on the original work by Tetsuro Miura, screenplay by Akira Hayasaka (of the "Yumechiyo Nikki" series), and music by renowned jazz pianist Takeshi Shibuya. Starring Taiji Tonoyama, Ganjirō Satō, and others. A particularly memorable masterpiece among the NHK youth drama series that captivated young people in the past. This is the only existing version, edited from three 25-minute episodes into a 60-minute compilation. Please be aware of some discoloration and scratches due to aging.