Summaries

Kankuro Haruhara (Tomohisa Yamashita) is a research officer at the Meteorological Research Institute. With his handsome appearance and fresh smile, he appears on the weather segment of a news program. He is also a chief at the SDM (special disaster response) Headquarters, whose purpose is to protect lives from weather disasters. While he is excellent at his work and possesses vast knowledge on meteorology, he is often resented by his colleagues at work due to making biting remarks. Because of Kankuro Haruhara's passion and straightforward mindset on saving lives, he eventually changes how his colleagues view him. Kankuro Haruhara tries to make SDM Headquarters the best that it can it be and he also chases after a mystery.—AsianWiki

The Special Disaster Management team is a rapid response unit dedicated to saving lives during meteorological emergencies. Led by the charismatic yet blunt Kankuro Haruhara (Tomohisa Yamashita), the team often grapples with his sharp criticisms. Among the newest recruits is Aya Kumota (Natsuki Deguchi), a determined and straightforward rookie in the meteorological field. Initially skeptical of Aya, Kankuro soon realizes her tenacity could be a vital asset. As a deadly storm barrels toward Tokyo, the team faces their greatest challenge yet. Can Kankuro, Aya, and their colleagues act swiftly enough to avert a catastrophe?—Rakuten Viki

This compelling drama unfolds against the backdrop of imminent threats to human lives posed by colossal meteorological disasters. The storyline follows the relentless efforts of a Special Disaster Management team armed with wisdom and expertise, as they courageously navigate the front lines to rescue lives at great personal risk. For Tomohisa Yamashita, it marks a lead role for a commercial broadcaster after 5 years. His appearance and lead role in a Fuji TV Network drama is the first time in 7 years since the highly successful "Code Blue - 3rd Season" (July 2017). It is adapted from the comic, serialized in COMIC BRIDGE (KADOKAWA), promising a thrilling on-screen rendition of the original work!.—Fuji Television Network

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Keywords
  • natural disaster
  • disaster drama
  • meteorology
  • manager supporting character
  • imminent disaster
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Adventure
  • Mystery
  • Drama
Release date Apr 23, 2024
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-14
Countries of origin Japan
Language Japanese
Production companies Fuji Television Network (Fuji TV) Japan Meteorological Agency Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)

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Tech specs

Runtime 54m
Color Color
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