I think Koyuki and Kimutaku don't have the chemistry between them like in the previous Pride. But I agree with Kirari that he has more chemistry with the kids then with his co-star.
I am thinking that this dorama is a platform to showcase the new Johnny's boys as well as to maintain the Kimutaku's popularity.

sumoboy wrote:

I think Koyuki and Kimutaku don't have the chemistry between them like in the previous Pride. But I agree with Kirari that he has more chemistry with the kids then with his co-star. I am thinking that this dorama is a platform to showcase the new Johnny's boys as well as to maintain the Kimutaku's popularity.

Hmm, I read that this show is not that well received saying that it focuses to much on the kids rather that the engine - racing part. It only got a ranking of 9 on the Oricon chart of the 'most satisfied dorama of Spring' BUT ranked 2nd on the 'most awaited dorama' cat. Anyway, i'm loving it.

seaweed wrote:

Hmm, I read that this show is not that well received saying that it focuses to much on the kids rather that the engine - racing part. It only got a ranking of 9 on the Oricon chart of the 'most satisfied dorama of Spring' BUT ranked 2nd on the 'most awaited dorama' cat. Anyway, i'm loving it.

i saw this article on the mag too..... but i'm wondering is there an oricon chart for drama? there isn't rite?

Yeah I have to agree that "Engine" although good, isn't one of my favorites. The interaction between Kimura Takuya and the kids is really cute and fun to watch. The pace of the story, however, is rather slow and is going through that "kid of the week" thing.

Anyway, it's too bad that there won't be some kind of romance between KimuTaku and Koyuki. I was kind of looking forward to that. It's funny how I anticipated watching this drama for so long and now instead of looking forward to watch the episodes for this drama, I'm looking forward to more "Tiger & Dragon". I love that series! Check it out if you haven't already started watching it. Sayapapaya and sarcasstik have made subs for Eps 1-3.
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I like this drama..:-)
such a cute one to watch..
I know that it's not very exciting or super fun or anything like that,
but still, it's joyous and heartwarming.
I didn't really like it for the first three episodes,
but I'm liking it more and more as the drama proceeds.

Anyway, I love it..:-)
I think Koyuki doesn't go well with Takuya though..

Misuzu wrote:

I love to watch Engine.It is really nice main focus on the children.XDD esp shunta Akira is just so cute

Kids are all so~ cute..
I especially like Shunta, too..:-)
I like the Sonobes as well..:-)

I'm getting bored of the show. The "kid (character) of the week" idea is so old.

For me I'm excited to watch Lap 6. I like the treatment of the show. With its ratings still ahead of the pack this season I guess, there are more people who like it than not.

i'm wanting to download the funsub version or any english subbed version. does anyone know if they're out yet or are they still in the raw format?

I saw the previews for Lap 7 and the cliffhanger from Lap 6. I can't wait to see it! I've been wanting to know about this kid ever since the first episode.
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GoGoYubari wrote:

i'm wanting to download the funsub version or any english subbed version. does anyone know if they're out yet or are they still in the raw format?

soft subs for eps 1-4 are available on d-addicts
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arnel98 wrote:

soft subs for eps 1-4 are available on d-addicts

Damn it, Arnel98!

Your signature file and avatar of Anzu Sayuri are melting down my monitor!

It's funny how doramas often have a theme for retitling their episodes. Like in Pride, they called each episode a "period" like in hockey. In Engine, they call them laps, akin to racing.
-PCM

actually, I think the manager suits him better than Koyuki.

Anywya, does anyone know the name of the guy that plays the mechanic and calls Kimtaku "senpai"? I think he is quite cute....

sumoboy wrote:

actually, I think the manager suits him better than Koyuki. Anywya, does anyone know the name of the guy that plays the mechanic and calls Kimtaku "senpai"? I think he is quite cute....

I think that's Ishigaki Yuma. The guy that acted in Waterboys..

Wonder how Lap 7 went last night...

^^^

Was better - but I wasn't really paying attention - the plot is thickening (FINALLY!!)!!! . Saw the trailer for Lap 8, looks exciting.

Can't wait for the Chinese subs for Lap 7. Then I can fully understand what was going on.

arnel98 wrote:

soft subs for eps 1-4 are available on d-addicts

sore wa hontou desu ka??
y can't i find it

i love the show! our dearest takuya kun is so cute inside the child.. barely a child himself... haha.. i really loved the way he interacts with the children! and when i see him carrying the younger ones, i can sort of imagine how he's like at home carrying his daughters!! ii papa ne!

harshaz wrote:

sore wa hontou desu ka?? y can't i find it

ish, ish, ish... buat malu org malaysia jer... just enter on the forum page... not on the bittorent page... then, click on the subtitles link... then, find the title, engine... eazy wat???...

Is Lap 8 more about Koyuki's character?
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