When I've start watching Taiyou to umi no kyoushitsu I was convinced the drama is the only a nice story for free time without any message. However, then I've changed my mind. Hachirou's death was shocking...
Dear Sakurai Sakutaro discretely teaches students how to make good decisions, teaches responsibility... Hmm.. He was annoying, but nothing new - generations conflict.
The simple school drama, but... with a moral.