Kids War 3 (2001)

Haruko and Daisuke are a remarried couple. Haruko used to be a hoodlum. Daisuke was an elite businessman, but recently he was laid off. They live with two boys, three girls, and a grandmother—a family of eight! Their kids are all at susceptible ages and they are going through all kinds of hardship. The consistent themes in the drama are friendship, love, and family. The heroine stands up against whoever is evil, and with her racy character Haruko encourages the audience. This series has achieved a great high rate as a day-time drama and the script has been used for classes in junior high schools in Japan. -UTB