Engine (2005) poster
7.9
Your Rating: 0/10
Ratings: 7.9/10 from 1,451 users
# of Watchers: 2,576
Reviews: 3 users
Ranked #3209
Popularity #4516
Watchers 1,451

Jiro Kanzaki is an F3000 driver blessed with acute sensitivity and breathtaking driving techniques. He's a daredevil who feels no fear driving at speeds that even top racers dare not attempt. But unexpected trouble forces this racer to leave his team and return to Japan for the first time in years. Until he finds a new job as a racer, Jiro decides to stay with his family. What awaits Jiro there is his hardheaded father, his nagging sister, the 12 children of the foster home his father runs, a snobbish male teacher, and a stubborn female teacher who likes to daydream about her life. Jiro's return home brings a breath of fresh air that influences the people around him. However, he is still unaware that he too will eventually be influenced to change the way he thinks and lives. (Source: Fuji TV) Edit Translation

  • English
  • magyar / magyar nyelv
  • dansk
  • Norsk
  • Country: Japan
  • Type: Drama
  • Episodes: 11
  • Aired: Apr 18, 2005 - Jun 27, 2005
  • Aired On: Monday
  • Original Network: Fuji TV
  • Duration: 45 min.
  • Score: 7.9 (scored by 1,451 users)
  • Ranked: #3209
  • Popularity: #4516
  • Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Cast & Credits

Photos

Engine (2005) photo
Engine (2005) photo
Engine (2005) photo
Engine (2005) photo

Reviews

Completed
NewKDramaAddict
18 people found this review helpful
Apr 23, 2013
11 of 11 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
This drama was all about the kids!! I just love dramas that discusses children and their daily lives. What made this different is these children are all living as foster children. Some have lost their parents and some have parent(s) but are there for different reasons. I liked this drama because we got to see each of the children back story which made the drama that much more interesting to watch.

As usual, Kimura Tayuka reins supreme in the human interest type dramas! His portrayal of Jiro was excellent. But I must say, there is nothing like seeing Takuya dress in racing clothing. My, my, my!!

Alas, don't be fooled about the romance label, this drama was NOT about romance. The two leads have nothing romantic between them to speak about. Sure, there are hints that they like each other but that is about it.

If you like dramas that tell a story, especially ones featuring a bunch of cute kids (to include a younger Toda Erika), you will definitely like this!!

Read More

Was this review helpful to you?
Completed
pash
3 people found this review helpful
Jul 22, 2022
11 of 11 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Masterpiece from the Golden Era!

I'll start with a standing ovation for Kimura Takuya.
And given how I've never been a big fan of his, I honestly think this carries a lot more weight than otherwise.
He was simply superb here, period. Well done, man! Chapeau!
But then again, the *whole* cast did marvelously. And what a fantastic cast, by the way! Okamoto Aya, Koyuki, Sakai Masato, Izumiya Shigeru...and then again, Ueno Juri, Kaho, Toda Erika, Oohira Natsumi...wow, just wow!
Of course a big role in this overall superb performance was played by the script, which was basically perfect and worked like a clockwork: *every single character* was tridimensional, *every scene* well thought and well written. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll think...the whole nine yards, seriously!
Some *great* music and a pretty high production value complete the package.
If you're in for a masterpiece from the "Golden Era" (early 90s to late Aughts) of Japanese Drama, give this title a chance. You might end up *loving* it just as I did! ^___-

Read More

Was this review helpful to you?

Recommendations

Alivehoon
Hito ni Yasashiku
Alivehoon
The Legend of Speed
A Moment of Romance 2
Speed Star

Recent Discussions

Be the first to create a discussion for Engine

Details

  • Drama: Engine
  • Country: Japan
  • Episodes: 11
  • Aired: Apr 18, 2005 - Jun 27, 2005
  • Aired On: Monday
  • Original Network: Fuji TV
  • Duration: 45 min.
  • Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

Statistics

  • Score: 7.9 (scored by 1,451 users)
  • Ranked: #3209
  • Popularity: #4516
  • Watchers: 2,576

Top Contributors

51 edits
7 edits
7 edits
4 edits

News & Articles

Popular Lists

Related lists from users
J-Drama
344 titles 127 loves
Romance JDramas
170 titles 122 loves 3

Recently Watched By