While it is a thriller, you see how the characters are goofy which makes them more human. Apart from the main character who's been a Kankuro mainstay, the drama boasts of a support cast that came to be well known over the years - Ken Watanabe, Kubozuka Yosuke, Sato Ryota, Yamashita Tomohisa, Kenji Sakaguchi and guest actors such as Satoshi Tsumabuki, Koyuki, Takashi Issei, Abe Sadawo, Shun Oguri, Endo Kenichi and many more.

The story with the multiple subplots is the highlight of this drama as the characters inch closer to finding the main culprit in every episode, which keeps you gripped. The humour is also subtle so there's no boring moments. The camera work is great with good shots of the IWGP area. I have watched it twice already and am currently on my third rewatch. Kudo Kankuro saiko!!