Proves that a good story stands the test of time
I was a little skeptical when I started this, considering it is 22 years old. But I would say it has stood the test of time surprisingly well. It just proves how much a good story and well done acting has to say.
The reason I chose to start this despite my small skepticism is that I have a soft spot for the aviation industry, and I wanted a change from C- and K-dramas, and this doesn't have too many or long episodes.
Rather instantly this reminded me of the Chinese "Flight to you" from 2022, which I enjoyed.
This story focuses on young pilot Shinkai Hajime, who is popular amongst the female flight attendants, speaks frankly, and has great empathy. He clashes with the strict captain and auditor Koda, who feels responsible for an accident 12 years ago.
Shinkai also bickers with female mechanic Ogawa Ayumi, but they are drawn to each other despite their banter every time they cross paths. There is also a connection between Koda and Ogawa.
The cast is good; Kimura Takuya as Shinkai is charming, and I think he managed to express a lot with his facial expressions and eyes/glance.
Tsutsumi Shinichi pulls off stone-faced captain Koda well, although his character had less to act on, it was the tiny things that made you understand this person was not really cold-hearted.
What I liked the least must have been the music ... there was a few scenes where I did wonder "why on earth did they use THIS track here now". I felt the soundtrack was a bit too "grandiose" overall, but I think that is probably time and cultural related.
The reason I chose to start this despite my small skepticism is that I have a soft spot for the aviation industry, and I wanted a change from C- and K-dramas, and this doesn't have too many or long episodes.
Rather instantly this reminded me of the Chinese "Flight to you" from 2022, which I enjoyed.
This story focuses on young pilot Shinkai Hajime, who is popular amongst the female flight attendants, speaks frankly, and has great empathy. He clashes with the strict captain and auditor Koda, who feels responsible for an accident 12 years ago.
Shinkai also bickers with female mechanic Ogawa Ayumi, but they are drawn to each other despite their banter every time they cross paths. There is also a connection between Koda and Ogawa.
The cast is good; Kimura Takuya as Shinkai is charming, and I think he managed to express a lot with his facial expressions and eyes/glance.
Tsutsumi Shinichi pulls off stone-faced captain Koda well, although his character had less to act on, it was the tiny things that made you understand this person was not really cold-hearted.
What I liked the least must have been the music ... there was a few scenes where I did wonder "why on earth did they use THIS track here now". I felt the soundtrack was a bit too "grandiose" overall, but I think that is probably time and cultural related.
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