Friday, March 18, 2011

Review of Umizaru Ep 10

Ep 10: Inochi wo Kaete (Change Your Fate)
O.A. 6 Sep 05
Ratings: 12.7%

After getting over the psychological trauma of Ikezawa's death, Senzaki returns to Nagare with his new buddy, Yoshioka and takes up the role of his trainer just like what Ikezawa used to do with him. Meanwhile, Fuyushiba praises Kanna for improving in her designs and apologises for criticising Senzaki previously for being a burden to her career.

Shimokawa's ex-wife, Rieko asks of him not to meet his daughter, Yui in future as she is remarrying and that it would not be good for them to continue like this. This is in view of Yui's interests but he thinks that Rieko should not decide on this without consulting Yui.

Senzaki prepares to spend the night at Kanna's place and is waiting for Kanna to be done with her shower after his turn. However, Kanna's mother comes to visit her and is shocked to see the both of them scantily clad. As such, Senzaki has to go back to Nagare hurriedly. When asked about Senzaki's occupation, Kanna reveals that he's a coast guard diver which her mother is not happy to hear about.

On the last meeting between Shimokawa and Yui, Rieko reveals the truth to Yui who is reluctant to accept this arrangement. Shimokawa can only watch helplessly as Rieko brings the crying Yui home.

Senzaki finds out from Kanna that her father died due to an accident at sea thus her mother is not happy to know that she is dating someone working at sea. This is because she is worried that Kanna will suffer the same fate as her if Senzaki meets with any mishap.

Kanna and her mother are having dinner at OCEAN's where Senzaki happens to come with Yoshioka. He tries to talk to Kanna's mother but she gives him the cold shoulder. Finally, she drops a bombshell by telling Senzaki to break up with Kanna if he really loves her. Kanna has no choice but to tell Senzaki to return to Nagare first and leave her to persuade her mother.

Senzaki happens to see Yui looking around from the gate and finds out that she's looking for Shimokawa who is engaged in a meeting. As such, Senzaki brings her to the building to wait for Shimokawa but Rieko appears there to bring Yui back. When Senzaki asks Shimokawa why he didn't stop Rieko from taking Yui away, the latter says that he cannot disregard Rieko's feelings just because of his desire to see Yui.

Kanna prepares to send her mother back ad Senzaki comes to look for them. He explains that he is serious about dating Kanna but cannot give a guarantee not to die in the sea. Before he could go on further to convince Kanna's mother, Senzaki is summoned back to work as a pressure boat has capsized. When asked by her mother as to what she will do if Senzaki meets with any mishap, Kanna says that she has been worried countless times to date but she is mentally prepared for any outcome that may happen.

Nagare goes on a rescue mission to find the 2 missing persons from the capsized pressure boat. After finding one of them who is a ballet teacher, the divers are shocked to find out that the sole missing person is Yui...

Shimokawa calls Rieko to inform her of this news and gets her to come to the HQ to wait for updates. Meanwhile, Katsuta asks Shimokawa if he can keep calm in this rescue operation and the latter confirms that he will focus on saving the victim regardless of her identity...

The boat is stuck on some rocks and it looks set to sink if it is moved. In addition, the conditions underwater make it impossible for divers to enter the boat to look for Yui. Although the special rescue team has been summoned, Senzaki feels that it's not possible to wait any longer and asks Shimokawa for permission to use an electric saw to cut the bottom of the boat so as to look for Yui...

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We are left with a cliffhanger at the end of the episode where the rescue operation for Yui is not completed yet. The rescue scene is quite impressive and makes you stay at the edge of your seat. And from the trailer, someone might get hurt again and I'm hoping that there will not be any casualties again. The scriptwriters kill at least one person in the movie and in this drama so I'm sick of seeing any funerals.

In addition, Senzaki's problem with Kanna's mother is unresolved but I guess she will give her blessings by the next and final episode. And I doubt the couple will get married by the end of the series. Maybe in the Umizaru 2 movie?

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