Review of Umizaru Ep 6

Ep 6: Fushizen Hassha (Shooting the mysterious ship)
O.A. 9 Aug 05
Ratings: 10.7%

As usual, the diving team is undergoing training and Ikezawa puts in more effort to coach Senzaki as compared to the past. The rest of the team mates are happy that they are getting aong fine. Senzaki is very happy because he truly feels like he's being accepted by Ikezawa as a buddy. He even encourages his junior, Yoshioka to try his hand at aiming to be a diver.

In the meantime, Kanna who had witnessed the toughness and apprehension during the family day incident, loses her confidence at whether she can continue to be in a relationship with Senzaki. However, she is busy with the upcoming fashion exhibition and has to cast such worries aside.

One day, Kanna meets Ikezawa's wife, Naoko at the departmental store and asks how she copes with the constant worry over her husband's safety. Naoko says that Ikezawa was already a diver when they were dating and he talks very little about his work. However, he always assures Naoko that he will return home safely and as time goes by, Naoko has learnt to cope with the apprehension slowly. Nevertheless, this does not reduce Kanna's anxiety over whether she can be like Naoko if she continues to be with Senzaki.

Kanna's superior, Fuyushiba asks her about her relationship with Senzaki and even lends a listening ear to Kanna who is grateful about his concern.

Shimokawa happens to see his ex-buddy, Yabuki training alone in the pool. Yabuki had used to work with him 2 years ago until an accident resulted in him sustaining a major injury in his leg. As such, he has not been able to return to work as a diver but he is still trying to train on his own. At the same time, Shimokawa is invited to transfer to the HQ for a promotion but he keeps rejecting this offer because he hopes to wait for Yabuki to return to work as a diver.

Senzaki asks Kanna out for a date without knowing how she is feeling. Kanna says that she wants to have a normal relationship where she doesn't have to worry about her boyfriend's safety but Senzaki says that he will never quit his job. As the discussion is going nowhere, Kanna leaves without saying anything to return to work and Senzaki is helpless about this situation.

Nagare is assigned to chase after an unidentified ship and the HQ is tense over this situation.

In the meantime, Kanna has just finished her company's exhibition and during the celebration party, Fuyushiba tells her to consider dating him since he will never let her feel lonely. However, Kanna is unable to react to this and Fuyushiba tells her that he will be waiting for her answer. At this moment, Kanna receives a phonecall saying that Naoko is hospitalised and in danger of having a miscarriage or a premature delivery.

When Kanna reaches the hospital, she happens to see from the TV that Nagare has been sent to chase after the unidentified ship. She is worried about Senzaki but keeps this from Naoko who should not be burdened with more worries.

According to the analysis of images from the unidentified ship, Nagare receives news from the HQ that the ship carries some missile guns and everyone has to put on bullet vests. In addition, Senzaki and Ikezawa have to make preparations to shoot at the ship to warn it and protect themselves if the crew retalliates.

As Naoko is undergoing treatment, Kanna goes to the lobby and is closely following the news on this incident. When she sees the images of a similar incident 4 years back especially the shooting scene, she gets more worried for Senzaki's safety.

As Ikezawa and Senzaki are preparing to load the ammunition, the latter gets worried and asks Ikezawa if they are really going to shoot. It is the very first time when Senzaki feels fear since he has worked as a coast guard diver. As the unidentified ship shows no signs of stopping, the captain gives orders to fire wild shots to warn the crew...

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Wow, more action! And since this incident will be continued next episode, the real shooting will only begin then. However, chasing that ship and preparing to load the ammunition is enough to get me pretty hyped up but ratings do not seem to reflect interest. The buildup of the tense atmopshere seems to be promising. Maybe things will get better by the next episode.

As for Kanna and Senzaki, I know they are probably going to get at it again i.e. she feels unsecure, wants to break up and then patches up. The process just repeats itself over and over again but I know they won't really break up so easily. Their relationship should grow stronger especially as the drama is nearing its end. I don't think they will break up completely...maybe quarrels will recur though...