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Title:	Engine エンジン
Telecast:	2005-04-18 to 2005-06-27

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TV Station:	Fuji TV
Duration:	11 Episodes
Viewership:	22.42%

Synopsis

Jiro Kanzaki is an F3000 test 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 world-famous 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 parents. What awaits Jiro there is his hardheaded father, his nagging sister, the 12 children of the foster home his father runs, a snobbish male nurse, and a stubborn female nurse 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.

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ENGINE EPISODE 1[1/7] 07:28 12,232 Views	ENGINE EPISODE 1[2/7] 08:15 6,112 Views	ENGINE EPISODE 1[3/7] 08:42 5,041 Views	ENGINE EPISODE 1[4/7] 09:11 9,530 Views	ENGINE EPISODE 1[5/7] 09:34 6,399 Views
ENGINE EPISODE 1[6/7] 10:49 5,354 Views	ENGINE EPISODE 1[7/7] 07:44 4,848 Views	ENGINE EPISODE 2[1/5] 07:46 6,721 Views	ENGINE EPISODE 2[2/5] 09:18 6,933 Views	ENGINE EPISODE 2[3/5] 10:10 5,164 Views
ENGINE EPISODE 2[4/5] 10:50 5,074 Views	ENGINE EPISODE 2[5/5] 08:53 5,425 Views	ENGINE EPISODE 3[1/5] 09:22 4,950 Views	ENGINE EPISODE 3[2/5] 10:54 4,825 Views	ENGINE EPISODE 3[3/5] 10:30 4,166 Views
ENGINE EPISODE 3[4/5] 08:37 4,905 Views	ENGINE EPISODE 3[5/5] 07:26 4,504 Views	ENGINE EPISODE 4[1/5] 08:54 4,052 Views	ENGINE EPISODE 4[2/5] 10:54 5,024 Views	ENGINE EPISODE 4[3/5] 10:20 4,675 Views
ENGINE EPISODE 4[4/5] 09:50 4,941 Views	ENGINE EPISODE 4[5/5] 06:58 7,449 Views
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Soundtrack and Theme Songs (2)

1.	I Can See Clearly Now [Jimmy Cliff]	[ LYRICS ]
2.	Angel [Aerosmith]	[ LYRICS ]

Actor/Actress Cast (19)

Kimura Takuya 木村拓哉 Kanzaki Jiro 神崎次郎 (32)	Koyuki 小雪 Mizukoshi Tomomi 水越朋美 (28)	Sakai Masato 堺雅人 Torii Motoichiro 鳥居元一郎 (34)
Matsushita Yuki 松下由樹 Kanzaki Chihiro 神崎ちひろ (37)	Harada Yoshio 原田芳雄 Kanzaki Takeshi 神崎猛 (64)	Takashima Reiko 高島礼子 Ushikubo Eiko 牛久保瑛子 (38)
Izumiya Shigeru 泉谷しげる Ichinose Chinsaku 一之瀬新作 (54)	Okamoto Aya 岡本綾 Suenaga Tamaki 末永たまき (26)	Kadono Takuzo 角野卓造 Haruyama Mario
Aoki Shinsuke 青木伸輔 Sugawara Hiroto 菅原比呂人 (24)	Ishigaki Yuma 石垣佑磨 Ibuki Tetsuya	Kokusho Sayuri 国生さゆり Harumi's Mother
Shimada Kyusaku 嶋田久作 Daisuke's Father	Asaka Mayumi 朝加真由美 Daisuke's Mother	Ueno Juri 上野樹里 Hoshino Misae 星野美冴 (18)
Toda Erika 戸田恵梨香 Harumi	Nakajima Yuto 中島裕翔	Komuro Yuta 小室優太
Kaho 夏帆 Ninomiya Yukie 二宮ユキエ

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Drama Reviews (46)

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1.	Give it a try!! [Rating: 8/10] i've watched up to episode 6. its a very good drama. Kimura Takuya's acting is funny and cool! his role in this drama is different than his previous roles, so give it a try! the children are so cute. the theme song is so nice and suits the drama very well. i will give it 8 now, since i watched only 6 eps. i will decided later if it deserve 10 (seems it will)
Reviewed by kawaii_kinki* on 10 June 2005*
2.	Takuya Kimura ROCKS!! [Rating: 10/10] this show is really cool! and having the cute kids to act in it too.. especially morio.. takuya kimura did a really fantastic job in this show.. ganbatte kudasai takuya kimura!
Reviewed by cookielmy* on 12 June 2005*
3.	Hi , I am searching english subtitle for ENGINE. [Rating: 10/10] The Drama is cool, but my girlfriend cant japanese. i hope you could help me. THX.
Reviewed by kimurasunny* on 15 June 2005*
4.	HIGHLY RECOMMENED DRAMA! [Rating: 8/10] Currently watching it until Lap #08.. This drama is kinda different from Takuya's past few dramas which talk mostly on relationship. In ENGINE, the friendship between the 12 kids in the home and Takuya really touches me. He has help each of them with their problems and taught them things that they could learnt from their textbook. HIGHLY RECOMMENED DRAMA!
Reviewed by Jewel* on 16 June 2005*
5.	More than just KimuTaku [Rating: 9/10] For fans of Kimura Takuya, all the usual tricks are there. He is still the stud (whatever he does), still acts cool. You wonder if he is actually acting or has just developed a great dorama persona. Nevertheless, one can just see how good an actor he can be. This dorama allows him to show so much sutblety in the delivery of his emotions. Not only that but the supporting cast is pretty solid too. Koyuki's character is somehow limited I think but she gives a good sensitive performance. Sakai Masato manages to portray a man so rigid and uptight that it is nice to see how the little changes affect him. In itself, this is just good work. Literally, there are a dozen other very good characters, some pretty rough, some rather well written and portrayed. The themes of the dorama are thought provoking. As we are drawn to the touchy topic of adoption, Kimutaku battles with his own issues all the while making it clear that adaption is not about charity, but rather about the selfishness of adults and parents. At many different levels, this story is pleasing and I just hope to see more of these kinds of dorama.
Reviewed by Mitsuaki* on 18 June 2005*
6.	A New Dimension to Kimura Takuya [Rating: 10/10] 'The story of a race car driver who meets a woman that changes his life', this was what I thought this drama was going to be about since Kimura Takuya's other dramas have always had romance making up a large part of the plot. However, this drama was not like that. Instead, the major focus of the story was the kids of Kaze no Oka. Each episode focuses on a different child. We see a different part of Kimura Takuya in this drama and I'm really loving it. He does so well in portraying the laid-back, at times immature, but thoughtful and caring Kanzaki Jiro. He brings a different point of view for the children and his way with dealing with their problems was sweet. Koyuki, on the other hand, plays Tomomi-sensei, a very uptight teacher that cares very much for the kids, but doesn't really understand them as Jiro could. As the drama progresses, we see changes in the way that Tomomi-sensei deals with the children. Even though romance wasn't a significant part of the story, I felt that I enjoyed the short, but sweet and oftentimes funny interaction between Kimura and Koyuki. Excellent drama. The cast acted wonderfully, especially the children, and some parts of the story will surely bring a tear or two to your eyes.
Reviewed by donna8157* on 27 June 2005*
7.	Slow start, solid finish [Rating: 7/10] I found first half of this dorama to be very boring. There was way too much cheesy interaction with the kids, and way too little racing. Last 3 laps were very touching, and at the same time, very exciting. It would've been a very good drama if not for mediocre episodes 2~8. Though Kimura and a few kids put up great performance, other supporting actors were terrible, and Engine did not live up to its hype. Humming while racing make this series look like a cheaper version of Driven. It's an OK series, but you would probably expect something better from a dorama starring Kimura Takuya.
Reviewed by Bahamut619* on 29 June 2005*
8.	GooD!~ [Rating: 10/10] one word S-U-P-E-R-B!!
Reviewed by cookielmy* on 6 July 2005*
9.	Searching English SUB from EP 9-11 [Rating: 10/10] Can anyone help me. I hope it. Where i can get this 3 subs?? I already have subs from 1-8. But not the end. I have Bit-Torrent. maybe anyone knwo a good homepage. Thank you.
Reviewed by Takuya-Kimura* on 13 July 2005*
10.	pretty interesting... [Rating: 8/10] great storyline, cute children, great actors and yes...Takuya Kimura...this drama will touch you from the start until the very end...and it brings the child back in you. Those who have something against KimuTaku...don't worry, the plot revolves more around the kids then the hero ;)
Reviewed by NurulMayfair* on 17 July 2005*
11.	Mwwwaahhhhhh...I'm loving it! [Rating: 10/10] errr... i'm lost for words. well may be not.... its fantastic! its breathtaking... its magnificent... its excellent... its enjoyable.. its entertaining... its funny... its romantic... its sad... it has all the elements dat wud make a drama I consider the best... Engine rocks!! vroomm...vrooommm..... Kimutaku and the kids were excellent... Koyuki being herself again - but the romance was alrite....
Reviewed by Hide/Takky* on 19 July 2005*
12.	Kimura-kun...Ganbatte ne. [Rating: 9/10] One of Kimura's best dorama so far. He showed that he can take on other roles instead of his usual kakoii hero style. Kimura-kun banzai....
Reviewed by jamieyn* on 19 July 2005*
13.	Something different [Rating: 10/10] If you're looking for some element of romance in this drama,there is little in here.It focus around the kids in the orphanage and Jiro.The car racing part was exciting,even though it was towards the end.I enjoyed the connection Kimura had with the individual kids. I'm definately in love with Kimura's character in here.He's like a big kid not wanting to grow up,which probably explains why the kids are able to click with him more than Koyuki. Something I'll recommend to fans or non fans of Kimura and Koyuki.An excellent drama worth watching.
Reviewed by selphie086* on 30 July 2005*
14.	Title of the dorama misleading. [Rating: 7/10] Sigh! The title of the drama was quite misleading. I was expecting more racing than dealing with human relationships. Nonetheless, it was quite an entertaining show. I guess of the success of this drama and the hype of it, is because of Kimura. Without him, this drama will go unnoticed. But then, i guess the kids' acting performance is quite amazing. In fact, they act better than kimura?! Yes? No? Overall, the acting of the actors & actress were quite good but i guess the story is kinda underdeveloped. I don't see much racing except the starting, one in the middle episode and the last. Only 3 racing scenes throughout the whole story? Guess should rename the title to: The story of an orphan racer.
Reviewed by Deceased* on 31 July 2005*
15.	Kimura is a child. [Rating: 8/10] I think this is more fun for Kimura than one of his best work. It's more relaxing than his other roles, and the kids were so ADORABLE!!! The story was not as predictable as I thought, and Kimura's character is just like him, but the chemistry between Koyuki and Kimura wasn't as strong. Although the final page of the two's relationship was creatively performed, I still think they lacked a bit of chemistry in placing a shy relationship... However I think this is a nice drama for anyone who loves kids, a fmaily drama, or love watching Racing! A story of triumph and failure, but there's always something to learn from it all, especially for Kimura's character... It's a three Johnny's in one drama, what a special treat as well...^-^
Reviewed by Kirari Ililah* on 16 August 2005*
16.	engine [Rating: 9/10] Overall, the drama presents a new facet to kimura's diverse range of acting talents. I find no fault in his acting nor the casts. Koyuki was a stand-out in her role, acting flustered & lost that I find her irritating in the first few episodes (that's a sign of good acting!). However, I cannot say the same for the storyline. It's not too original to focus on each child's story for the different episode. I also find everytime there's a point to be made regarding the main story plot, the camera will focus on each child's face. This too was most irritating. Next, I think what was most on everyone's mind was the irrisistable duo-pairing of Kimura & Koyuki. So most had expected that a super-duper romance between the two would have exploded on-screen. But sad to say, this didn't happened either. Next, I think Koyuki's make-up and her wardrobe was very bad, making her look rather unflattering. This was poor handling since Koyuki is such a beautiful actress and have always have classic sense of dressing that it would have been a great asset for the drama to capitalise on her attributes. Next, of course was the racing aspect - where did it go? Lastly, I would love to see Kimura & Koyuki & the children reprising their roles in a sequel but with all the added potentials that I've suggested. Agree with me? Can't wait for Engine 2.
Reviewed by zai* on 22 August 2005*
17.	Cool Kimura Takuya [Rating: 9/10] Overall, I enjoyed this dorama, it's very heartwarming (seems like Spring is the time for children-related doramas, this and Ruri No Shima) and the children are so adorable. Kimura Takuya, as always, is very convincing in his role as a former F3 champion who's trying very to bring back the joys from his glory days. Everything in this dorama is perfect except for the forced romance between Kimura Takuya & Koyuki. I got a feeling that the writers were just trying to bring the 2 together quickly in the last episode eventho there weren't much romantic developments between the 2 of them throughout the dorama. It'd have been better left as a platonic relationship between the 2 of them. Hence, a 9 for this dorama instead of a 10.
Reviewed by momoechan* on 25 August 2005*
18.	Emotional Speed [Rating: 10/10] Jiro Kanazaki was tailor made for Kimura Takuya. A race car driver by profession with a heart of steel yet is compassionate. The story itself gives importance in the building of character yet shows humanity in emotion. Entertaining and very heart warming- especially the children. This contains all the elements of a good drama - can make you laugh and cry at the same time. Highly recommended for all ages.
Reviewed by chin5* on 11 September 2005*
19.	Fun to watch [Rating: 9/10] An enjoyable dorama about a race car driver's life and the children whose lives he touches...the show steers clear of the conventional and is well-served by a great cast, Kimura Takuya & Koyuki not least among them. Kimura Takuya's character, is refreshing as a protagonist that is not imbued with the stereotypical qualities of the male lead. A well-paced show that picks up slowly but gains speed and draws the viewer into the lives of the characters in a meaningful way. The insight into the lives of each of the individual characters in the show, both adult and children, will surely touch upon aspects of life that most viewers will be able to personally relate to on some level. So start your engines and take a few laps around the tracks!
Reviewed by Tu_triky* on 17 September 2005*
20.	MUST WATCH [Rating: 9/10] ENGINE is one of Kimura's best drama and one of my fav. Just nice and touching, nothing more to say. MUST WATCH
Reviewed by jalen* on 23 September 2005*
21.	NOT TO BE MISSED! ENGINE-- [Rating: 10/10] Maybe i'm a little biased but I'm really a takuya fan so i think this drama rocks a lot!!! The plot heads off to a slow start but the climax builds up slowly and i just can't stop watching!!! The younger casts can easily compare themselves with other actors given their superb acting skills! Kimutaku has done it once again!!
Reviewed by beryl_28* on 12 October 2005*
22.	touching [Rating: 8/10] yep, it's takuya kimura for pete sake, and watching him is like an obligation. He might not be the epitome of japanese dorama, but he has starred in enough doramas to gain that respect. Dont be mislead by the title, it's more of the poor kids then the racing. Engine meant to tell a story about -more or less- life, emotional struggle, will power, and obviosly love, and not someone dies racing. Japanese are good with this storyline, they make you weep and smile easier then flipping a coin. No one dies, no nasty grandma to oppose the lovebirs, no one suffers from cancers, but nonetheles, you'd cry. Who needs those almightly disasters anyway?? guess the korean need to learn more... jodann...
Reviewed by shu sha* on 20 October 2005*
23.	Kimura entertains, the rest falls slightly short. [Rating: 7/10] (7.5) Overall it's a good, but not great drama. A bit slow at times, but Kimura keeps things interesting when his character has focus. The kids are cute... unfortunately their stories are pretty sedate for the most part. This is a shame since they are the true focus of the drama. The female lead, played by Koyuki is also a bit of a let down. She is kind and wants to help, but her nagging behaviour and clumsy stumbling-around is kind of annoying. So it's no surprise that the romance is kept to a relative low. While there is potential from Jiro's (Kimura) ex-girlfriend to create some kind of love triangle, the opportunity is mostly missed. There is a sort of 'missed potential' overall with the characters... looking back it feels as though you really don't get to know them too well. This could just be the result of having such a large cast. Despite the shortcomings, it's entertaining enough to warrant a watch-through. Though it starts off slow, the ending episode is very good, and will leave you with a positive vibe.
Reviewed by shelf* on 22 October 2005*
24.	Good but not spectacular [Rating: 8/10] I've seen almost all of the KimuTaku's dramas and I still love watching him act. It's the charisma thing I'm sure. Engine doesn't really strike me as extraordinary moving or unique, but if you have time, it's alright. KimuTaku plays his usual cool i-don't-express-my-feelings-but-i-care-a-lot-and-i'm-really-nice protagonist. Koyuki plays a rather subservient caretaker that has feelings for KimuTaku. A lot of the episodes in the middle focus on one orphan. Something happens to draw attention to the orphan, and then, we find out why he/she acts a certain way. Again, watch if you have time, but not a mandatory drama^_^.
Reviewed by yukino2002* on 3 November 2005*
25.	Better than pride [Rating: 8/10] This is better than Pride in some ways, I really liked Pride until the plot went to crap (read my pride review for what I mean) at least this series waited until the last episode before it went stupid, like a review above says, the spoiler coming off when and how it did was just stupid and there Jiroh is feeling bad and letting everyone down, he should go and give the mechanics a kick up the back side for doing such a poor job on the car. There isn't much chemistry at all among the cast either. The music was rubbish, nothing original at all. An enteraining drama but it's not something that will keep you thinking for a time after you have finished watching it.
Reviewed by Tatakau* on 8 November 2005*
26.	perfect touch [Rating: 9/10] this drama perfected the bond between kimura and the orphans... as they progress together, kimura and the childrens overcame many obstacles... a very touching story.. especially when kimura crys..
Reviewed by kiimura+akuya* on 10 December 2005*
27.	Seen better Doramas [Rating: 6/10] Hoi ! You can tell that Kimura-san is already long in the business. He pretty much carries the story but in my opinion one person alone can not make a series great. So it deserves only a six. If it wasn´t for Takuya Kimura the rating would even get below average.
Reviewed by Lancome* on 26 January 2006*
28.	Awesome Movie [Rating: 9/10] this is a best japanese drama that i have been seen. takuya is awesome as one of the best family. he was doing well. i got something from this movie.. "angel" and "i can see clearly now" are good songs and perfect for this drama. so this movie waa awesome drama..
Reviewed by Catono Minamoto* on 20 March 2006*
29.	misleading title o_o nevertheless still good [Rating: 7/10] quite good drama. kimura was as usual on par with his superb acting skills. (who would've expected less?) however, the story was kinda bland. the title itself suggested a fast-pace drama. well, so much for tat. o_o but i do admit it does serve its entertainment purpose to an extent. the kids in the drama were all so adorable ^_^. never liked kids, but the kids were seriously lovable. would've been better if it showed more racing (come on, stick to the title) and a little more romance.
Reviewed by youhei_mito* on 27 March 2006*
30.	Very nice drama ! [Rating: 8/10] I realy liked Kimura in this role. Acting cool with a sensitive edge towards the kids ... Not a great love story but I didn't mind. The story brought me to tears several times ... especialy when Kimura cried :'( ... I cried buckets. I didn't like the roles of Koyuki and Sakai... they were too uptight ... but this was probably how the characters were supposed to act. This was my 2nd drama I saw with Kimura in it (I saw Pride also) ... I liked Pride more but this drama was also very good and I'll recommend it to anyone !
Reviewed by saintbe* on 20 July 2006*
31.	Rev Your Engines! [Rating: 9/10] This was my first Kimura Takuya drama. Seriously! I knew I'd end up watching one eventually, though. I have to admit, he IS a great actor. Engine was such a great drama, as well. It was so cute seeing Jiro (Kimura) interact with the kids and help them out, when what he really wants to do is ressuerct his racing career. Heh. Koyuki shines, once again in a somewhat "geeky" role. Overall the drama was a nice story with plenty of comedy, excitement, and even a bit of romance. I really enjoyed the series, and its conclusion probably couldn't have been better.
Reviewed by Susan* on 5 August 2006*
32.	Engine [Rating: ?/10] woowww... the drama is damn nice man.... is very funny & touching to watch....
Reviewed by schol3s* on 15 September 2006*
33.	quite disappointing... [Rating: 6/10] the plot's abit weird... and i think they should get a younger female lead. but takuya's just as brilliant!
Reviewed by skydiver* on 17 November 2006*
34.	Engi-oyable [Rating: 8/10] Not really about race cars but more about a bunch of uprooted kids who find someone they can look up to. Kimura Takuya is perfect as the over-the-hill race car driver. But the chemistry between Koyuki and Kimura runs out of gas when romance develops.
Reviewed by shari* on 21 December 2006*
35.	Surprisingly good [Rating: 9/10] Kimura does a good job of playing Jiro, a selfish race car driver who gets stuck taking care of kids. He slowly starts to care more and more for them. This leads to a good emotional scene. Good actor. In addition, some of the kids, while cute, are also good little actors. Harada as Jiro's father is also perfect. Watch this and you shouldn't be disappointed.
Reviewed by kusaisaru* on 16 January 2007*
36.	very very entertaining [Rating: 10/10] dyamn good. period. a must watch
Reviewed by monta* on 19 January 2007*
37.	the race of life [Rating: 8/10] With Takuya, no drama is bad. But this drama lack of .... something I didn't get. Maybe more love scenes is needed here (^_^)
Reviewed by bluescorpion* on 20 April 2007*
38.	Fun to watch, but not twice. [Rating: 8/10] Although I enjoyed watching Engine, I must admit that it is a forgettable drama. I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline in regards to the Orphanage and the staff, but I was confused as to the importance of Race Car Driving. This career of Jiro’s (played by Kimura) didn’t mesh well with the Orphanage storyline. In fact, the Racing career could have been easily replaced with any other career. The purpose of having a career in the first place was to demonstrate Jiro’s personal growth as an individual. It didn’t have to be racing. It could have been anything. I didn’t find that it was incorporated well at all. Before watching the drama I read that many people didn’t enjoy the Kimura/Koyuki pairing. I had no problem with it. I think Koyuki has a difficult job appealing to the viewers. She doesn’t have the typical “kawaii” features and therefore doesn’t have the mass appeal… but she’s a fabulous actress. She was perfect in the role of Tomomi sensei. Her character type and Kimura’s character type really did go well together, even if they physically weren’t a match. The children at the orphanage were charming and, once again, Ueno Juri demonstrated her wide range of talent. The plot became problematic when it fell into a stringent routine of featuring a child every episode, but I didn’t mind it that much. In the end, I’m glad I watched this drama… but I probably won’t spend the 11 hours watching it again.
Reviewed by Wynter* on 2 June 2007*
39.	Well Done [Rating: 9/10] This is an incredibly well crafted drama. The adult actors are impressive enough, but the children and teens actors had me blown away.
Reviewed by racerX* on 4 June 2007*
40.	Great [Rating: 10/10] It was a wonderful drama that had lots of meanings and lessons that we can interpret in real life. The characters were just so real that you sometimes forget that it's a drama. Kimura Takuya had an amazing chemistry with both the kids and the leading lady. He portrayed his character really well, and the audience could just sympothize with him and his character.
Reviewed by tiktok* on 18 November 2007*
41.	best [Rating: 7/10] ahh.
Reviewed by Rokugatsu Ken* on 21 March 2008*
42.	Engine without much power. [Rating: 7/10] The whole dorama doesn't show much racing though. Somehow the title kinda misleading the audience. Was expecting more racing scenes and storyline to that....but the expectation was totally different. However with kimura in the cast, you can't help it....to like the dorama too.
Reviewed by popdod* on 21 July 2008*
43.	NICE!! [Rating: 10/10] nice plot with great actors..kimura really acted really well n he's really funny here..this drama focuese on family n ambition..the kids actors are also really cute n can act pretty well..although its quite sad towards e end but it still really nice..i highly recommend coz even the theme song of this drama is so nice!!
Reviewed by fre3domlin* on 1 August 2008*
44.	Pretty good. [Rating: 7/10] Kimura Takura once again potrays the character brilliantly! Good supporting cast as well.
Reviewed by doublemask* on 2 October 2008*
45.	Outstanding, with an attractive cast [Rating: 10/10] This striking, nicely mounted series is also completely original in the world of doramas. This exceptionally attractive cast (which includes Kimura Takuya, Kaho, Koyuki, Erika Toda, Juri Ueno...and the list goes on) chains your eyes to the TV. And it's hard not to like the sound and small of motor engines - a real change from your standard office drama. Engine is gently humorous at times, but the flavor is more relaxed than you'd might otherwise expect.
Reviewed by jdoramadotcom* on 12 November 2008*
46.	Engine Review [Rating: 9/10] This is about my first Japanese drama. Far as I can say, I saw all the episodes. The main character is not your normal character. He's kind of childish but in a adult way. The children in the orphanage are all great. You have the quiet type, the siblings, the youngest and so far and each has a story to them, though not exaggerated in anyway. Give it a watched, all of the episodes has their own taste.
Reviewed by qwerty32* on 1 January 2009*

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1.	Comments by Seghal [Rating: 10/10] The best Kimura-Drama since Beautiful Life. And it has the cute and talented Ueno Juri in it.
2.	Comments by Susan [Rating: 9/10] This was my first Kimura Takuya drama. Seriously! I knew I'd end up watching one eventually, though. I have to admit, he IS a great actor. Engine was such a great drama, as well. It was so cute seeing Jiro (Kimura) interact with the kids and help them out, when what he really wants to do is ressuerct his racing career. Heh. Koyuki shines, once again in a somewhat "geeky" role. Overall the drama was a nice story with plenty of comedy, excitement, and even a bit of romance. I really enjoyed the series, and its conclusion probably couldn't have been better.
3.	Comments by lynn [Rating: 9/10] Download
4.	Comments by Dorobou [Rating: 10/10] I enjoyed most of Kimura's dramas, this is just truly exceptional. This just makes all other dramas look bad.
5.	Comments by DragonSpirit164 [Rating: 8/10] Hmmm a good drama, but not my fave Kimura one though. As a Formula 1 fan, I was hoping to see him involved in a bit more races, but alas.. Anyhow, Kimura acts as the impetuous and almost completely oblivious Jiro this time round. At first he cares only about what affects him directly, but soon after living some time at the child's home, he learns to care about others too. I thought the entire supporting child cast was great. Some scenes were quite touching. A good drama, but I felt it didn't bring out the best of Kimura.
6.	Comments by atheon [Rating: 8/10] August 2005: This drama started out quite promising, but in the halfway the show is getting less and less interesting. I think they shouldnt focus on one child, one episode concept, plus the number of children is too many, it kinda get tired to watch the expression EVERY one of them in some of the scenes . Overall, its good however i am slightly dissapointed....so little racing.....
7.	Comments by orenji [Rating: 9/10] It's Kimura's first home drama and I really enjoy watching it so far. Really love the interaction between Jiro(Kimura) and the kids. The kids are really cute especially Shunta and Morio. I love the last episode... ^_^
8.	Comments by cookielmy [Rating: 10/10] GoooD! its really nice seeing takuya kimura acting as a F1 driver.. really CoooL! and seeing him with the kids is really cute.. especially morio.. round and chubby with a cute character.. takuya kimura~ ganbatte kudasai!
9.	Comments by ct_subang [Rating: 5/10] kimutaku in a really cool & kinda unusual role...not much chemistry between him & koyuki...
10.	Comments by von [Rating: 7/10] The drama was flimed on the F1 tracks in Malaysia....残念だ. if i knew, i would go and take a look!
11.	Comments by rikastar [Rating: 8/10] I enjoyed this drama, it had a good combination of coolness and heart. My favourite part was actually the storylines of the kids and the home, not really the racing part (which was quite boring sometimes ^^;;;). The children are really loveable, like Shuhei, Akira, Aoi etc. Kimura had really good chemistry with them. My viewpoint will be like the kids, everything that Jiro does seems so right and awesome. The chemistry between him and Koyuki wasn't really there however, so thank goodness the love story wasn't the main part.
12.	Comments by Tu_triky [Rating: 8/10] Throughly enjoyable. Emotionally engaging. Refresingly atypical. Watch it...you'll get a thrill watching the character's overcome their respective hardships as they grow, mature, and bond with one another more closely over time.
13.	Comments by Jewel [Rating: 8/10] Currently watching it until Lap #08.. This drama is kinda different from Takuya's past few dramas which talk mostly on relationship. In ENGINE, the friendship between the 12 kids in the home and Takuya really touches me. He has help each of them with their problems and taught them things that they could learnt from their textbook. HIGHLY RECOMMENED DRAMA!
14.	Comments by RiKame [Rating: 6/10] not very excited at the beginning, getting better and better so far, just finished the 9th Ep, so touching, cried a bit..
15.	Comments by yijing [Rating: 8/10] the children brought the best out of Kimura. as he seek to teach the childrent to take ownership of their plight, he too learn to take ownership of his plight. this is a drama that teaches you dat only u're capable of solving ur own problems.
16.	Comments by KusMoG_X [Rating: 9/10] KimuTaku's character is pretty much the same as he's ever been in recent dramas, and yet he still shines. This drama seems to follow a GTO-ish formula of the main character helping each person in their own unique way but I still am enjoying this drama alot. The kids in this drama are veeeery cute... and the girls (Erika Toda!) are definitely CUTE ~_^ Recommended watch for those who aren't yet tired of the usual cool Kimutaku or the GTO-story-formula.
17.	Comments by pellucid [Rating: ?/10] currently watching.
18.	Comments by tk_iva [Rating: 10/10] watch till lap8.... really cool dorama.... nice family theme.... love Takuya and the kids. can't wait till vcd to be out!!!!
19.	Comments by donna8157 [Rating: 10/10] In the beginning, I was a bit disappointed with this drama because it was different from Kimura Takuya's other ones. Romance wasn't a big focus of the plot and neither was his career as a race car driver, it dealt with the children of "Kaze no Oka" home. But as the series continued, it started to really grow on me and I found that I really liked Kimura's character, Kanzaki Jiro. The subtle way that he expresses his kindness and his often hilarious ways of dealing with the children really make him a very touching and sweet character. Koyuki also does a wonderful job portraying Tomomi-sensei, a teacher that goes by the book, but in the beginning didn't consider the students feelings as much. Her change is apparent through the series. Also, even though there was not much of a romantic plot in this series, I really felt that I enjoyed the short, but cute scenes between Kimura and Koyuki. I felt that it was appropriate for this drama and even glad that it wasn't a main part of the plot. This drama was great and highly recommend watching it. It's not to be missed, especially by other Kimura Takuya fans.
20.	Comments by jpnz-pride [Rating: 10/10] very nice drama loved it! the kids were soo cute! and so does the chemistry btween koyuki and kimura !
21.	Comments by gomibagu [Rating: 9/10] A very good drama and one of Takuya's better ones. The story was a bit unexpected and is a much more family oriented drama than anything else he's done. He's still his cool self but he reveals a softer side as the story progresses. I really enjoyed the interaction between him and the kids.
22.	Comments by maguro666 [Rating: ?/10] so sad the rating is not good because I actually like this drama. Kimura looks fun and cool!! totally showing his dad face...
23.	Comments by lynn minmei [Rating: 9/10] Koyuki+Kimutaku = good series
24.	Comments by lovejdorama [Rating: 8/10] watched 8/7/05,avail for trade! : 8-VCD/PIC: A, some B moments/CHINESE SUB http://www.geocities.com/reddashay/jdorama.html
25.	Comments by siu dong [Rating: 8/10] the kids are soooo cute. i wish there were more racing...
26.	Comments by jdfan [Rating: 8/10] Kimura has the magic but this is not a typical boy meet girl love story. A family type show with race car background. This is definitely not Kimura's best.
27.	Comments by cgy [Rating: 7/10] not as good as his other dramas
28.	Comments by laylowmay [Rating: 7/10] This drama is mediocre. Koyuki's character is annoying. Most of the adult characters are dull. The story is quite bland and uninteresting towards the end. But I think the kids save the show. They are all very cute, especially the fat kid. lol
29.	Comments by doramaqueen2004 [Rating: 8/10] Loved it! Kimura is a great actor!
30.	Comments by pumpkin puff [Rating: 9/10] What can I say? I love KimuTaku dramas! He's just so kakkoii! He's a great actor, but honestly, his acting hasn't improved since I watched him last in Love Generation... his style of acting is so distintly Kimura that you can't help but think that he's not indulged in his character enough. But I still like watching him. Also, the children in Engine are super kawaii ne~ Yuto and Daiki from J.J.Express are in there, so if you like Johnny Jr., then you must check this drama out. This is simply a delightfully heart-warming story na!
31.	Comments by tInoltin [Rating: 10/10] love everything about the drama except the last episode.... Takuya is soo kakkoi.... but i think pride is way better than this..
32.	Comments by Hide/Takky [Rating: 10/10] another one from Kimutaku... what else can you expect? He always delivers the best... making the drama all the more exciting and enjoyable to watch. Finished it in one day...and after that it left me sighing...arghhh...no more good dramas to watch for now! Coz Engine is simply one of the best! There you go...
33.	Comments by myboo [Rating: 10/10] I wish I can watch this drama... can't hardly wait!
34.	Comments by GIGI [Rating: ?/10] I love anything that has Takuya Kimura in it! Period. But objectively, this is a drama that tried to veer away from a romantic relationship. Cried buckets in many episodes. More family dramas with a dash of romance for Takuya onegai shimasu!
35.	Comments by madsky [Rating: 10/10] KimuTaku and Koyuki together, two of my favorites, yay! This is actually my favorite Kimura dorama now. The little kids in the Kaze no Oka home were BEYOND ADORABLE. Especially Shunta ^________^ Misae looks exactly like a Japanese Selma Blair. Anyways... after watching the ending I feel all "Eh..." because I really was hoping for a predictable 100% super crazy rabu rabu celebration ending!...>_>... But I know things can't go my way, and the ending was still good. It's certainly worth a watch -- especially with all the kids -- it gives it a different, more warm feeling.
36.	Comments by sahabat9 [Rating: 8/10] a very heartwarming drama...:)
37.	Comments by moonchyld [Rating: 8/10] all i can say is... dramas that are focused mainly upon KimTaku alone are the ones that excel the most. too much side stories takes the limelight away..and KimTaku is just made for being the MAIN actor and nothing else. XP
38.	Comments by orange1806 [Rating: 7/10] though the plot revolving around the kids was touching, i felt there was no impact to the show. was quite a surprise when kimura lost the race in the last episode. and i'm still wondering how come kimura and koyuki suddenly just hit it off like that when there was hardly any hint of fondness for each other. i felt the racing theme could have been better explored. they should decide whether to have the children's home as the main theme or racing as the main theme. though Pride had other elements apart from ice hockey, the main and side themes were explored much better. the kids really made the show worth the watch though.
39.	Comments by AngelXing [Rating: 8/10] Once agian Takuya Kimura pulled of a role that seem to be tailored made for him. But this time...I really loved how he interacted with the kids. I think they are so adorable!!! Also Kuroki was amazing as the teacher....
40.	Comments by natni [Rating: 8/10] Nice drama....but don't like its ending.....should be more happening......by da way....worth wacthing.....
41.	Comments by Mengo [Rating: 9/10] Nice family drama
42.	Comments by selphie086 [Rating: 10/10] An excellent drama revolving kids.I was surprised at the results of his final race though.
43.	Comments by Kendesu [Rating: 8/10] I didn't like the ending
44.	Comments by Deceased [Rating: 7/10] Sigh! The title of the drama was quite misleading. I was expecting more racing than dealing with human relationships. Nonetheless, it was quite an entertaining show. I guess of the success of this drama and the hype of it, is because of Kimura. Without him, this drama will go unnoticed. But then, i guess the kids' acting performance is quite amazing. In fact, they act better than kimura?! Yes? No? Overall, the acting of the actors & actress were quite good but i guess the story is kinda underdeveloped. I don't see much racing except the starting, one in the middle episode and the last. Only 3 racing scenes throughout the whole story?
45.	Comments by zealous [Rating: 10/10] i luv this dorama. daisuki....honto ni daisuki... i dunno what to say but what can i say here... you've got to watch it first. then u will know what i'm trying to say... it warm my heart specially when he with the children... he's so kawaaiiiiiii...
46.	Comments by Alatariel [Rating: 8/10] Kimura's role as Jiro is a refreshing change from his past characters. Not much racing, the focus is on the interaction between Jiro & the children in the foster home. I find the romance between kimura & koyuki rather sudden tho'.
47.	Comments by Aunty Coco [Rating: 4/10] One of Kimura's worst shows ever... I wonder if the production was on a tight budget cos all the cast except Kimura & Koyuki are practically unheard of... Furthermore Koyuki is not the right leading lady for Kimura... As the title suggest, I thought it would be a high speed Jdorama... Dissapointed with the whole show!
48.	Comments by ReD [Rating: 10/10] Perfect DORAMA.Lengkap gila....ada race f3(Besar gila modal diorang).ada family matter,ada ramai awek kawaii dan macam-macam lagi..aku amik masa sehari jer untok tamatkan story ni...(MUZIK VALLEY SG.BULOH)
49.	Comments by romi510 [Rating: 9/10] Great story line!!! And nice chemistry between Yuki and Kimutaku!! Despite that many people crticizing Kimutaku, I still feel that he has not lost his magic touch. Captivating performance as always.
50.	Comments by tAz [Rating: 10/10] great. takuya is simply fantastic (as usual) and al the kids are really really cute. brought colours to the dramas. not the normal kinda takuya dramas. different but just as fantastic. must watch kaezz??
51.	Comments by buzzybug [Rating: 9/10] another takuya kimura's drama...well what else can i say...it's takuya!!
52.	Comments by enen_shun [Rating: 10/10] this drama's sugoi !!!! can't understand why was it voted as one of the worst drama in Japan (knock those viewers head) ... the storyline's great and touchy .. all the kids' acting are sooo good !!!
53.	Comments by aik0 [Rating: 9/10] A comeback for KT. Lovable character. Great chemistry thru out: kids and adults, father and son, coworkers, boss and employees. This one got everything and it works -- relationships, romance, IDEALS, REDEMPTION.
54.	Comments by Amika [Rating: 8/10] another goodies from Kimura, at 1st i thought this drama will be all about racing, but how wrong am i... it has more than that, very touching story and full of interesting characters inside... great drama definitely worth watching!!!!
55.	Comments by russia [Rating: 6/10] not that interesting, cos very little racing!
56.	Comments by pingpiyo [Rating: 8/10] It is a nice family oriented drama with very minimal love story. Would have been better without the annoying camera zooms for everyone's reaction when something takes place.
57.	Comments by Kirari Ililah [Rating: 8/10] I like this drama, although it's not one of Kimura's best, it gets in touch with his child like characteristic. It's 3 Johny's in one, and packed with laughter. Kimura and Koyuki mke an odd combination though, I didn't think there was too much chemistry between them, although the ending turn out for the two characters was predictable, the way Kimura's character brought it out was creative, much different than what I've seen. ^-^
58.	Comments by HavoCSkieR [Rating: 8/10] - thought there was going to be more racing - good story - kids were entertaining
59.	Comments by waffer [Rating: 10/10] I know I shouldn't give it a 10 because I didn't like the ending (I liked most of it, except the part about what Jiro does after the problem is solved) but the series overall deserves one. I laughed and I cried throughout this drama, I really really recommend it. It also reminds you that only real men wear pink (kimura wears a pink shirt in every single episode ;P). This one was better than Good Luck but I loved Pride a lil bit more.
60.	Comments by Shinobu [Rating: 5/10] Liked it because Koyuki and Kimutaku were in it. I think the title didn't fit the dorama
61.	Comments by icebaby028 [Rating: 7/10] As usual, Takuya Kimura casted in a very desireable role. A nice story but Takuya and Koyuki definiately lack chemistry between them. Their relationship wasn't developed well and it feels like they just had to get together because the drama was ending and they were forced. The kids were cute but it's annoying how they have to pan to every single kid to get their reaction on everything. I really only liked the last two episodes. Overall disappointed.
62.	Comments by ainangst [Rating: 7/10] after comparing to other doramas this year (2005), decided to give it a 7 instead of 8. maybe kimutaku reign in the dorama kingdom is ALMOST over
63.	Comments by polar1s [Rating: 10/10] Wow one of the best drama i've seen, great cast with Kimutaku, koyuki and the 12 kids~!
64.	Comments by syu77 [Rating: 10/10] I really enjoy watching this drama. Its not about the racing very much but about the relationship with the children...really touch my heart!!!
65.	Comments by blythebabez [Rating: 10/10] Excellent drama...something different..yatta!
66.	Comments by cass_dust [Rating: 8/10] Good show! First, I really like the flow of the drama that not only focus on kimura's driving career, but the background of all the children at the home and what happened to them. All the kids are soo cute and good in acting. I think that Koyuki has displayed good acting in the show, with chemistry between kimura. It is a surprising twist at the last episode of the show, when all 'hints' gave that kimura will win the race, but the ending was well done, giving it a difference between other doramas of similar type. Else, this dorama's plot is a typical one, with one guy fighting to save others and learning some lessons through the children etc. Overall good, for the plot, pace of the show; good acting by the kids, koyuki and kimura (as usual?).
67.	Comments by ^aPPLe^ [Rating: 7/10] it's alright.. dun like the ending though..
68.	Comments by Eve [Rating: 8/10] Strong story, well produced, good timing. I really enjoyed it.
69.	Comments by samurai_x [Rating: ?/10] In progress...
70.	Comments by kashigal [Rating: 9/10] In the beginning of the story,It was kind of a boring show.After continuing watching the show,it really is meaningful when you see Takuya Kimura become a person whom the kids look for when they are upset or troubled. Overall,two thumbs up~
71.	Comments by heimu [Rating: 8/10] When a racer race, the death reaper will be always beside him. That's Jiro for you :)
72.	Comments by laudakwah [Rating: 8/10] Better than I expected.
73.	Comments by shirllx [Rating: 9/10] A great drama series with an unexpected ending.......this drama make me realize the importance of having friends.Another must-watched movie.
74.	Comments by Alienwork [Rating: 10/10] this is cool i watch it many times but just understand a bit of japanese
75.	Comments by v1olet [Rating: 8/10] The story line is not as great as I expected. Just a so-so drama. However, Takuya is still uber alles.
76.	Comments by Takeya [Rating: 9/10] Another great drama starring KimuTaku. In my opinion, it is one of his best works.
77.	Comments by fighterpilot [Rating: 10/10] awsome!
78.	Comments by twentytrees [Rating: 9/10] unexpected ending. made me so sad!! :(
79.	Comments by chinz [Rating: 7/10] every epi focus on a kid in kaze no home... not much on racing tho. can watch
80.	Comments by Ushiroyubi [Rating: 9/10] Great drama. touching stories and great acting. Koyuki visibly matured from ep to ep, Kimura was fantastic (as usual), and the children were such a strong supporting cast. I REALLY enjoyed this.
81.	Comments by twennie66 [Rating: 7/10] Quite disappointing. No new ideas or excitement. Kimutaku needs to make sure he steering to roles that are more suitable to his age so he can age gracefully than linger on his youth and standard themes.
82.	Comments by IniQx [Rating: 10/10] "Jiro! Jiro!", that's how the kids call out to Takuya in the show. Extremely love the role Takuya plays. You can sense the seriousness in him, though he appears nonchalant. He has got his gentle side, although he looks tough all the time. From hating kids to giving up his lifetime dream & career for them in the end, this drama is no anywhere near the tough boy racing show that of Initial D. It is instead, heart-warming - like a cup of hot chocolate taken on a balmy rainy evening.
83.	Comments by xxhiroxx [Rating: 9/10] Wonderful drama. It's quite depressing to see how much the orphans have to go through, yet they can still manage to be the sweetest kids ever--which makes it even more depressing. Though... I thought this was supposed to be the story of a racecar driver? How come we don't get to see any real racing till the last episode? Though, having worked with a group of orphans myself for a year. I feel an especially strong connection to this drama.
84.	Comments by kaonashi [Rating: 7/10] Ok drama but for beeing a Kimutaku drama it's a disappointment. The storyline feels sloppy made & KT's just a parody of his former characters.
85.	Comments by yamete_evie [Rating: 5/10] This is probably the worst Kimura Takuya drama I've seen, but that still makes it a good drama. He's worth watching it for. Koyuki's part was airheaded and annoying. She was completely unlikeable. The racing storyline was shoved into the background in favour of the orphanage. Having said that, the orphanage kids are extremely cute, and the way Kimura sama interacts with them is adorable. The ending seemed sort of flat. In short, not a very well structured drama, but worth watching if you're a Kimura Takuya fan.
86.	Comments by yami [Rating: ?/10] watching...
87.	Comments by teru_teru_bouzu [Rating: 10/10] This was one great drama... The story was so touching.. I think I cried more than 50% of the show. The child actors were great.. Even that one year old kid had emotions.. Although not one of Kimutaku's highest rated dramas.. But he did a really great job as Jiro
88.	Comments by xhidex33 [Rating: 8/10] Wasn't WOW but it was interesting. Enjoyed watching Yuto... HAHAHAHA... jk....
89.	Comments by Uminotori [Rating: 9/10] Guess I am quite lucky...most of the dramas I watched are soooo great
90.	Comments by Tatakau [Rating: 8/10] This is better than Pride in some ways, I really liked Pride until the plot went to crap (read my pride review for what I mean) at least this series waited until the last episode before it went stupid, like a review above says, the spoiler coming off when and how it did was just stupid and there Jiroh is feeling bad and letting everyone down, he should go and give the mechanics a kick up the back side for doing such a poor job on the car. There isn't much chemistry at all among the cast either. The music was rubbish, nothing original at all. An enteraining drama but it's not something that will keep you thinking for a time after you have finished watching it.
91.	Comments by norani [Rating: ?/10] Takuya Kimura
92.	Comments by williu [Rating: 10/10] This is Kimtaku at his peak! Fantastic performance by every actor, and the storyline is compelling enough to keep you wanting more and funny enough to have you laugh out loud several times in each episode. And there are also plenty of those moments when you find yourself smirking because it's just so nice. A must-watch, and one of the best dramas to grace the TV in years!
93.	Comments by kiimura+akuya [Rating: 8/10] kimura looks pretty good with the cars... well, i think koichi-kun must be very jealous of kimura.. getting the chance to film a race car drama..
94.	Comments by Szabotage [Rating: 7/10] This one wasn't quite what I expected. KimuTaku does his usual good job, but he can't get past a bad script and poor chemistry with his co-stars. The kids were cute, but that's not what I tend to want to watch in dramas. Ehhh.
95.	Comments by jusco240sx [Rating: 7/10] Pretty good. Koyuki is great as always and the cast of kids really start to rub off on you. Kimura Takuya plays his role well but there's something about his character that just doesn't seem that realistic. Still, it's a good dorama. Worth a watch.
96.	Comments by geezbee [Rating: 7/10] Great soundtrack music, good acting and storyline but guess this is not one of KimuTaku's best dramas. Another sports related (after Pride) drama, but I think Michael Schumacher guess starring in it would prob have made me liked it more..:D I would like to see Kimura Takuya play some other sporting person after this.
97.	Comments by Smiley_18 [Rating: ?/10] *
98.	Comments by d3bykwan [Rating: 9/10] i realy like takuya in this dorama very funny
99.	Comments by Karupin [Rating: 8/10] Amazing drama
100.	Comments by dirtysweet [Rating: 9/10] I LIKE SHUNTA! That little boy who couldn't pee and needed Takuya Kimura lift him up and run to a wall to finish his business hahaha. I was expecting more racing business, but unfortunately there were only like 2 scenes in which Takuya Kimura actually raced, and it pissed me off that he NEVER EVER WON, not even once. And that coach guy freaks me out.
101.	Comments by nienna [Rating: 9/10] I like every episode... But towards the end, it was reli, reli sad n i couldn't stop crying...sob,sob... but luckily the ending wasn't so bad n it did not end like i expected. all de kids had reli sad pasts but thx to Jiro, thier lives will never be the same again.
102.	Comments by Jessicasoon [Rating: 8/10] the best parts are when takuya interacts with the children. the rest are nothing much. koyuki is more like an extra here.
103.	Comments by juliana_phang [Rating: 7/10] pretty boring..
104.	Comments by syahirah [Rating: 10/10] This drama give me a touch(to love kids)..For my opinion,this drama is the best kimura takuya's drama ever...He is so like the father of the childrens...so touching..
105.	Comments by lightningemperor [Rating: 8/10] Pretty good drama. I liked how it focused more on the children than KimuTaku's love life which I thought was going to be the main point. I wish that they told more of the kids' story. I wanted to let those nagging parents find out that it was their kids' fault. The ending was mediocre and it could have been better.
106.	Comments by Hemilya [Rating: 10/10] The kids did great - but not as great as KimuTaku did. He's awesome as always.
107.	Comments by kins [Rating: 10/10] SUPER SUPER NICE plss.. credits to all the pple who have acted in this wonderful drama. lols. its really nice. even though i bought the malaysian aedition. argh! the taiwan one was sold out. neewyas, the drama brought me to tears. especially disc 5-8. gosh! sad can. i cried like buckets n buckets. shud wtch u guys. =)
108.	Comments by Signo [Rating: 7/10] a really nice story. now i want to become a racer, too^^
109.	Comments by Sailorprinzess [Rating: 9/10] At first I thought this drama would be all about racing, but it was more about a group of children at an orphanage. Yet I think that is why I love this drama so much. Kimura Takuya and the relationships he makes with the kids are so cute and funny at times. I really liked this one a lot!
110.	Comments by kneehard [Rating: 7/10] I enjoyed this drama while I watched it, but now that it's been almost a year since I've seen the series I keep on confusing it with Pride.
111.	Comments by IkematsuSosuke [Rating: 10/10] Watched it all in one day! My favorite this whole year!! It's also one of my all time favorites. The cast are excellent--feel like they're actual family. Each episode was consistently great. It's funny and touching. Highly reccommended. WATCH IT!!!
112.	Comments by uglymale [Rating: 7/10] a light drama that's easy to watch because it dosen't delve too deeply into its orphanage and racing angles; a pro and con. i don't really feel the chemistry between kimutaku and koyuki though.
113.	Comments by crimsonRED [Rating: 8/10] Very refreshing to watch Takuya doin drama with the kids.
114.	Comments by qilver [Rating: ?/10] I haven't started this one yet.
115.	Comments by ilovedrama [Rating: 6/10] Too much homage/rip-offs of Disney's Cool Runnings down to the song "I can see clearly now".
116.	Comments by littlemissfab [Rating: 7/10] My first Kimura drama. :) He's so charming I ended up downloading the dramas he starred on. My fangirl existence is solely because of him.
117.	Comments by jgal [Rating: 7/10] good story...but lacked in character
118.	Comments by MissMonika [Rating: 10/10] I absolutely love this drama!!! Kimutaku is wonderful in it, as usual. I love the story. It's very touching and heartwarming. Awesome performances by all the actors.
119.	Comments by miriya52 [Rating: 9/10] KimuTaku at his best! The plot is quite clever too.
120.	Comments by shanghai_honey [Rating: 7/10] Not a bad drama, but the least engaging one of Kimura Takuya's that I've seen. The kids are cute and all, but the dorama had a 'tv movie of the week' special sorta feel, which plays out in every episode. I think the scriptwriter could have brought out the racing aspect more to give the dorama an edgier and more exciting feel. Worth watching nonetheless.
121.	Comments by londondolly [Rating: 8/10] Heartwarming story, focuses on the kids living in the orphanage, pity they didn't expand the love story between Kimura & Koyuki's character.
122.	Comments by atleast13 [Rating: ?/10] my first takuya drama. it was interesting. if it wasn't for koyuki and the lil kids, i probably turned it off. but i didn't. i'm still debating if i should dl another takuya drama. i'd definitely put this in the low-rated dramas.
123.	Comments by -naOmi- [Rating: 10/10] i love kimura whenever he's with the kids, i love the kids too! he's good with them, really good as a racer too!
124.	Comments by Lancome [Rating: 6/10] Hoi! Even though Kimura is again great and the series has some potential, it is a bit dissapointing that the makers did not make more of it.
125.	Comments by Midori-Yagami [Rating: 9/10] Lo recontra recomendo!! it was the first Kimutaku drama I've ever watched! I really love it, he was like the big brother for the kids. Koyuki was a little bit weird in this drama... but I like her so it was ok with me =)
126.	Comments by minitotoro [Rating: 10/10] one of the best kimutaku dramas cuz he actually comes into contact w/ so many awsome kids =] nakajima yuuto ! and daiki kun ! good job! <33
127.	Comments by athida [Rating: 9/10] Kimura Takuya has proved himself to be the best Japanese actor once again! He's awesome. The story is great and the kids are so cute! It's touching and I feel myself being drawn in from the very beginning. But could use a little more romance scenes.
128.	Comments by lawsco [Rating: 8/10] Simple but appealing story.
129.	Comments by nagashi [Rating: 9/10] Great performances by everyone. The kids in this show were really great :)
130.	Comments by aretakuyanie [Rating: 9/10] my first drama i falling in love to watch more and more japan drama
131.	Comments by MrNiceGuy [Rating: 8/10] Alots of human behavior. That's how people cope with their own life.
132.	Comments by eml132 [Rating: 9/10] Another great Takuya drama but it's the kids that shine in this show. Such a heart warming drama.
133.	Comments by kurii [Rating: 7/10] Story was ok. Many parts of the series weren't believable and seemed too 'fake' and the actors/actresses didn't seem to comfortable working with each other... =\ Well that was the feeling i was getting anyway.
134.	Comments by youhei_mito [Rating: 6/10] kimura still delivers, as expected :) this character is kinda bland compared to his previous heroic-victorious characters. but it's a new side of him tat i've never seen of. anyway, the story itself is quite touching, but not fantastic. the kids were all exceptionally adorable~~~ (i admit i never liked kids, but these kids were seriously lovable). would've helped if the drama sticked to the title.
135.	Comments by Bruno [Rating: 9/10] otimo dorama. kimura e koyuki mto engraçados, e atuando mto bem. naum eh mto romantico, eh mais um dorama familiar, para criancas e adultos.
136.	Comments by k2_the_aoru [Rating: 8/10] yea! great dorama~
137.	Comments by Azumi [Rating: 9/10] Kimutaku (^_^)
138.	Comments by Zaki-kun [Rating: 7/10] first, i saw Takashi Sorimachi in Wonderful life playing with children.. but i didnt expect Takuya to do the same... come on Takuya.. this kind of drama is not for you!!!!
139.	Comments by tabana [Rating: 9/10] Good one. You have fast cars, big engine sounds, annoying kids and occasional glipse at race queens. :P Kimutaku is cool as always. Less racing that I would have expected, but that's understandable. Budget. Most of the kids and teens are good actors too. :D
140.	Comments by maui [Rating: 9/10] Kimura Takuya = Engine
141.	Comments by Sevenz [Rating: 10/10] One of the best Takuya Kimura show! I love the chemistry between him and the children...not much can be said about him and Koyuki though..But definitely a recommended show!
142.	Comments by ko ko [Rating: 9/10] this powered my engine to tears... jk
143.	Comments by mmyy [Rating: 8/10] I really like the first few episodes; they are impressive and energetic. But as it goes on, it gets a bit repetitive and loses its special touch. Nevertheless, the ending is good and it makes up for the boring parts in 2nd half.
144.	Comments by Q-chan [Rating: 9/10] Cool dorama! Love Kimura Takuya & Koyuki! Lovely kids to...
145.	Comments by laramatsu [Rating: 7/10] A heartwarming story. Yet again, watching Takuya makes me want to be an f3 racer :D
146.	Comments by ffrostte [Rating: 10/10] ::: spoilers ahead ::: Love it! Watched the whole thing in just one day. I like heart-warming stories, especially stories to do with kids. So up-lifting to watch. Too bad jiroh didn't win in the end... :(
147.	Comments by SyoCamui [Rating: 8/10] Very well done. The story was wonderful and I really enjoyed watching this drama. It was really entertaining and very touching.
148.	Comments by phoenix_angkasa [Rating: 8/10] Overall, the drama presents a new facet to kimura's diverse range of acting talents. I find no fault in his acting nor the casts. Koyuki was a stand-out in her role, acting flustered & lost that I find her irritating in the first few episodes (that's a sign of good acting!). However, I cannot say the same for the storyline. It's not too original to focus on each child's story for the different episode. I also find everytime there's a point to be made regarding the main story plot, the camera will focus on each child's face. This too was most irritating. Next, I think what was most on everyone's mind was the irrisistable duo-pairing of Kimura & Koyuki. So most had expected that a super-duper romance between the two would have exploded on-screen. But sad to say, this didn't happened either. Next, I think Koyuki's make-up and her wardrobe was very bad, making her look rather unflattering. This was poor handling since Koyuki is such a beautiful actress and have always have classic sense of dressing that it would have been a great asset for the drama to capitalise on her attributes. Next, of course was the racing aspect - where did it go? Lastly, I would love to see Kimura & Koyuki & the children reprising their roles in a sequel but with all the added potentials that I've suggested. Agree with me? Can't wait for Engine 2.
149.	Comments by celery [Rating: 9/10] Jiro is funny.
150.	Comments by Tiffany [Rating: 9/10] YAY! Honestly, when I b