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| − | As the story begins we meet Niimi Taksashi, a political reporter for the Toto newspaper and the widowed father of a seven-year old daughter, Moe. Niimi plans in a few days to marry Mako, a sweet-tempered woman, nine years younger, who works in a childrens' book store | + | As the story begins we meet Niimi Taksashi, a political reporter for the Toto newspaper and the widowed father of a seven-year old daughter, Moe. Niimi plans in a few days to marry Mako, a sweet-tempered woman, nine years younger, who works in a childrens' book store. A parliamentary (Diet) election campaign is underway, but Niimi is neglecting routine campaign events to investigate a potential scandal involving the shift of support, in exchange for construction contracts, between a faction supporting the incumbent prime minister, Odajima Ichirou, and a reform-minded formter party leader, Nakazawa Mikio. Due to his work Niima also misses a meeting with Mako to plan their wedding ceremony. At the wedding center, Mako crosses paths with Odajima's formidable wife, Midori, who is there to address a group of political wives. Midori, in her limousine, is contrasted with Mako, on her bicycle. Time passes; the election occurs, and Odajima is reelected. Niimi and Mako are married, and Niimi attempts to settle into a new routine with Mako and Moe. Despite the advice of his friend and coworker, Nobeoka Ryouji, he continues to pursue the factional intrigue, to the detriment of his new marriage, and at some risk of political retribution. Moe, meanwhile, suffers from Niimi's frequent absence. Her birthday is a disaster, as Mako returns home late due to an unexpected offer to publish a childrens' picture book she has written, and Niimi returns home even later, after accepting an invitation to meet Nakazawa at his home. Moe is heartbroken at her father's absence, and refuses to accept consolation from Mako, later destroying her present of a picture book hand-made by Mako. Shortly thereafter, Niimi is summoned to meet with Nakazawa, and is astonished to be asked to run as the faction's Diet candidate for Tokyo's 26th district, against the second-ranking member of the Odajima faction, TBD. Niimi initially refuses to run, but is given a week to change his mind. He is promised the campaign assistance of Egawa Hiroyiki, a party secretary who may resent not having been chosen as the candidate. Niimi eventually decides to run. After a short period of campaigning, Egawa upbraids Niimi for his unwillingness to ignore his wife and child, and in particular for refusing to establish a residence in the 26th district. That night, Niima tells Mako of his intention to move out, and refuses to offer explanations for his actions, only apologies. |
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Revision as of 23:03, 11 September 2005
Details
- Title: 新??風 / Atarashii Kaze
- Also Known As: A Fresh Breeze
- Episodes: 11
- Genre:
- Air time:
- Broadcast network: TBS
- Broadcast period: April 15 through June 24, 2004
- Theme Song: Kanagi Rhinoceros 金木犀 by Sasagawa Miwa / 笹?美和
Production Credits
- Screenwriter:
- Producer:
- Director:
- Music:
Cast
- Tomosaka Rie as Niimi Mako
- Ito Ran as Shibata Yukino
- Takasugi Mizuho as Akiyoshi Keigo
- Onodera Akira as Odajima Ichirou
- Ichige Yoshie as Nobeoka Satsuki
- Hashizume Isao as Nobeoka Ryouji
- Yoshida Eisaku as Niimi Takashi
- Niiyama Chiharu as Chikazawa Saki
- Takachi Noboru as Yamaoka Tetsuya
- Tsutsui Yasutaka as Fujimori Shinsuke
- Terada Minori as Kurokawa Satoshi
- Ueki Hitoshi as Nakazawa Mikio
- Danta Yasunori as Hayashibara Masami
- Oda Akane as Shibata Aya
- Morihaku Toe as Niimi Moe
- Yamashita Shinji as Egawa Hiroyuki
- Nogiwa Yoko as Nakazawa Midori
Synopsis
Niimi Takashi, an experienced political reporter for a Tokyo newspaper, is unexpectedly chosen by a parliamentary faction to run for a seat in the Japanese legislature. The compromises and sacrifices necessary to succeed in a political campaign are a shock to him, and more so to his recent bride, Mako, who is less familiar with the political world.
Synopsis by Episode
- Episode 1
As the story begins we meet Niimi Taksashi, a political reporter for the Toto newspaper and the widowed father of a seven-year old daughter, Moe. Niimi plans in a few days to marry Mako, a sweet-tempered woman, nine years younger, who works in a childrens' book store. A parliamentary (Diet) election campaign is underway, but Niimi is neglecting routine campaign events to investigate a potential scandal involving the shift of support, in exchange for construction contracts, between a faction supporting the incumbent prime minister, Odajima Ichirou, and a reform-minded formter party leader, Nakazawa Mikio. Due to his work Niima also misses a meeting with Mako to plan their wedding ceremony. At the wedding center, Mako crosses paths with Odajima's formidable wife, Midori, who is there to address a group of political wives. Midori, in her limousine, is contrasted with Mako, on her bicycle. Time passes; the election occurs, and Odajima is reelected. Niimi and Mako are married, and Niimi attempts to settle into a new routine with Mako and Moe. Despite the advice of his friend and coworker, Nobeoka Ryouji, he continues to pursue the factional intrigue, to the detriment of his new marriage, and at some risk of political retribution. Moe, meanwhile, suffers from Niimi's frequent absence. Her birthday is a disaster, as Mako returns home late due to an unexpected offer to publish a childrens' picture book she has written, and Niimi returns home even later, after accepting an invitation to meet Nakazawa at his home. Moe is heartbroken at her father's absence, and refuses to accept consolation from Mako, later destroying her present of a picture book hand-made by Mako. Shortly thereafter, Niimi is summoned to meet with Nakazawa, and is astonished to be asked to run as the faction's Diet candidate for Tokyo's 26th district, against the second-ranking member of the Odajima faction, TBD. Niimi initially refuses to run, but is given a week to change his mind. He is promised the campaign assistance of Egawa Hiroyiki, a party secretary who may resent not having been chosen as the candidate. Niimi eventually decides to run. After a short period of campaigning, Egawa upbraids Niimi for his unwillingness to ignore his wife and child, and in particular for refusing to establish a residence in the 26th district. That night, Niima tells Mako of his intention to move out, and refuses to offer explanations for his actions, only apologies.
- Episode 2
Episode 2 synopsis goes here.
Other Resources
[1] Episode summaries (in Japanese)