Engine

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© Fuji TV
NetworkFuji TV
Broadcast18 Apr 2005 – 27 Jun 2005
Episodes11 Episodes
ViewershipAverage 22.42%
Fan score 8.7 from 51 reviews

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.

Synopsis: Fuji TV

Cast & characters 19 credited

Theme songs

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  • “I Can See Clearly Now” — Jimmy Cliff
  • “Angel” — Aerosmith

Fan reviews 52 reviews

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9 / 10

ester_grace · 2010

Good combination between sport, human drama and love story.. The kids are really cute (esp. nakajima!!) and have a great chemistry with kimu-taku even better than koyuki..

Fast Cars attractive people cute kids

9 / 10

MonsterZero65 · 2010

This is kind of a typical formula drama scripted to appeal to everyone and it was very good. I would not call it special in any way but it was entertaining and enjoyable to watch. Not something that really stood out to me but I had fun.

Heartwarming and Funny

9 / 10

Sambalici · 2010

I think this is a good example of a perfect balance between fun and drama. As long as tragedy of the infants struck you there is always Kimuya to cheer the crowd. Along with his characters will to go on and race, this is a very interesting and satisfying dorama altogether. Maybe not much "love story" but hey, there is plenty of love dorama out there. Recommended for everyone.

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