masayuki suo and who direct this fine film and be on a role . after the decent fancy dance and the classic ( in japan and anyway ) college sumo comedy shiko funjatta and suo have follow his own huge footstep with a smashing success . the story be engage . we both laugh often ( naoto takenaka be hilarious and a he be in suo two previous film ) and really root for the character . but to me the big bonus be the look this movie give the viewer into japanese society real life in japan . suo have a knack for show real life activity with entertain flair . the result be a movie that will pull you in and make you laugh and make you think and and both entertain you and give you insight into today japan . also look for the the main 8 actor from shiko funjatta and a they all appear again in various role and from support character ( takenaka ) to short cameo ( many ) .