Hanzawa Naoki Episode 1
Double Payback! A new hero arises to stand up against the evil superior!!
Hanzawa Naoki starts working at Sangyu Chuo bank to avenge his father, who committed suicide because of that bank. Years later, Naoki is now the loan section chief. He is ordered by his manager Asano to give a Steel Company a loan. Naoki was discouraged to give the loan, but his manager orders him to give 500 million yen loan to the company saying he will take responsibility. 3 months later, Naoki is blamed by the manager for the loss of the loaned money. Naoki friend tells him that the manager is spread the word that Naoki is the sole person responsible for this in the bank’s headquarter. Naoki confronts the manager and makes a deal with him; that if he recovers the 500 million the manager has to apologize on his knees. The taxation bureau decided to visit the bank and Naoki finds out they are investigating the steel company. Naoki finds the steel company president but he ran away. Naoki then went to the headquarters and promised to get the money back.
(Source: MyDramaList)
- Aired: July 07, 2013
Hanzawa Naoki Episode 1 Reactions
I... wow. I was literally sitting here with my mouth open as I watched the end of the episode. And then I applauded when Naoki-san stormed out of that hearing room. This was fantastic. I can see why not everyone will enjoy it, some people just need to do better research before selecting a drama to watch. I like clever dialogue-driven plots, so I expected to like it, although it's my first business drama. I just didn't expect to like it THIS much. Also, absolutely incredible lead actor, so powerful. Also#2, very thankful that they explain the terminology where necessary, so I didn't have to pause and educate myself every time.
P.S. Unrelated to anything, but I think the Tower of the Sun is one of the creepiest pieces of architecture in existence. It's been haunting me ever since I looked it up for the first time, and now it's back. :( lol
P.S. Unrelated to anything, but I think the Tower of the Sun is one of the creepiest pieces of architecture in existence. It's been haunting me ever since I looked it up for the first time, and now it's back. :( lol
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I'm not sure why this drama didn't really draw me in from the first minute. The first half of this episode had me yawning, and I wasn't sure why this had such a high score. The second half of the drama was much more entertaining, but not enough to be given a 9+ score on MDL. I hope the next episodes get better and better, until i see why this is scored this highly.
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That was one of the best pilot episodes I ever saw: Something coming out from someone who don't care much about first episodes.
I never thought that I would be involved in a business drama and it's about bankers too but Tada, surprise! I like the way things set and how horrific the bank system is. I also came to know many references used by bankers such as "Naked" and "Window dressing".
I like the acting and the charcters; our male lead is perfect which means that this drama is going to be enjoyable. The rest of the characters are cool too.
The fact that Naoki is after revenge for his father is also something I want to follow; and I began to guess who's the banker who refused to give Naoki'd father a loan and eventually led him to suicide.
I never thought that I would be involved in a business drama and it's about bankers too but Tada, surprise! I like the way things set and how horrific the bank system is. I also came to know many references used by bankers such as "Naked" and "Window dressing".
I like the acting and the charcters; our male lead is perfect which means that this drama is going to be enjoyable. The rest of the characters are cool too.
The fact that Naoki is after revenge for his father is also something I want to follow; and I began to guess who's the banker who refused to give Naoki'd father a loan and eventually led him to suicide.
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Superb pilot episode. You'll get a glimpsed of everything important on this episode. This is how pilot episode should be, not just so-so but all out. And Sakai Masato's acting is flawless as always! Though this kind of drama (business genre) isn't really my cup of tea, loving this drama so far. Will definitely want to see the end of this drama. :)
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The first episode sets a good background of Hanazawa's history and the surrounding environment, while beginning with the story of the 500 million Hanazaw is fixed up with.
Sakai Masato plays a good role of a dedicate banker with a hidden aim to climb on the top of the bank he is working for and do a certain thing. His face looks mysterious just as he appeared in Joker drama.
Sakai Masato plays a good role of a dedicate banker with a hidden aim to climb on the top of the bank he is working for and do a certain thing. His face looks mysterious just as he appeared in Joker drama.
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