Recap:// Attention Please 2008 Special

The last installment of the Attention Please series once again shows that Misaki has regressed, but hopefully her enlightenment will take this time. Meanwhile, it's nice to see everyone back together again as we enjoy the beautiful landmarks of Australia.

This time a love connection will be made, but which couple shall it be? It's about time, as the original series came out in 2006, so we've been waiting years for romance to blossom!

Recap:// Attention Please 2007 Special

Misaki has become a confident cabin attendant after much trial and tribulation. Now she'll start training for international flights with a trip to Hawaii! Being from Hawaii, I was especially interested to see what sights and cultural aspects they would include. It turned out to be a mixed bag; while they did a nice job in choosing beautiful scenery and landmarks, the cultural references fell a little flat.

Recap:// Attention Please Episode 11

Misaki has come a long way from her flighty rocker-chick days. She's finally found her dream, suffered through disappointment and failure, but still managed to stay on the same course until the end. What will this new love triangle dynamic do to her? We are soon to find out. I think I'm going to miss this bumbling idiot. I relate to her in many all too embarrassing ways, as I'm sure many others did seeing as how it received an average rating of 16.3%.

Recap:// Attention Please Episode 10

Misaki seems to be getting the hang of her job, although for someone like her, that can spell trouble. Over confidence has always tripped her up in the past. Everyone is striving to reach their goals both on personal and professional fronts, and even failure brings them one step closer to where they need to be.

Recap:// Attention Please Episode 9

Misaki's enthusiasm is winning so far, as she joins the other girls for On The Job Training. The stern Asou, however, will be her instructor and you have to wonder whose spirit will dominate the other. Granted, Misaki still has a lot to learn, but she tends to have an effect on everyone she meets.

Recap:// Attention Please Episode 8

The rocker turned cabin attendant trainee, Misaki, has had a serious wake up call and is now at a turning point in her life.  She received a huge blow at the end of episode 7 that could crush her spirit.  It's hard to believe that anything could keep her down for long, though, and so we dive into episode 8 confident that she will prevail against all hardships.

Recap:// Attention Please Episode 7

The cabin attendant trainees continue to strive toward their goals, though some are more successful than others.  Misaki's personality might brighten up the room, but it doesn't quite make up for the areas in which she's lacking.  We all knew someone like that at work or in school, right?  If you didn't, that person was likely you.

Recap:// Attention Please Episode 6

We're at the halfway mark and Misaki seems to be coming along slowly but surely.  It should take the rest of the series for her to become a cabin attendant at this rate, but that's okay.  She's a fun mess and there's nothing like character development to make you rethink your own progress!

Recap:// Attention Please Episode 5

Poor Misaki, poor innocent Misaki.  She really gets put through the ringer in this episode.  Not only is she misguided by others, she also falls prey to her own misunderstandings, and has to cope with an internal struggle against her denial.  Does she come out the other side of this crisis a changed woman? One can only hope.

The cabin attendant trainees are learning about applying makeup, taking into consideration the dim lighting conditions in the aircraft.  Instructor Mikami walks around the room making suggestions to brighten up their appearance.

Recap:// Attention Please Episode 4

You gotta love Misaki for sticking to her style no matter  how glaringly inappropriate it is.  The fact that she doesn't know she'll inevitably have to conform if she's going to achieve her goal is amusing.  If she wasn't so charming and sincere in her denial, it would be annoying.  And that's where this episode starts off.

Instructor Mikami checks everyone's appearance in the class.  Misaki receives the most corrections;  her skirt is too short, her shirt open too low, her jacket isn't buttoned up and her hair is too messy.

Recap:// Attention Please Episode 3

The cabin attendant trainees learn that they will soon be wearing the uniform. However, they have to get through a week of emergency training.  Instructor Mikami explains that besides providing service, cabin attendants must act as security guards protecting lives.  The three minutes during take off and the eight minutes at landing are called the Devil's Eleven Minutes, or the Critical Eleven Minutes because a lot of accidents happen during these crucial minutes.  Makes you a bit more nervous when travelling, doesn't it?

The class suits up in blue jumpsuits and go through various training drills.

Recap:// Attention Please Episode 2

Misaki is still lagging in class and not having the proper mindset.  The instructor, Mikami, tells her that being a cabin attendant is not as easy as she thinks, but Misaki disagrees with plenty of attitude.  Thus episode two begins with enormous room for character growth and development!

Later in the break room, the other instructor (they never refer to her by name - I should look it up) reprimands Misaki for her improper behavior and dress.  She also complains to Director Dazai who asks her to be patient.

Recap:// Attention Please Episode 1

Attention Please is a 2006 Japanese drama starring Ueta Aya and Nishikido Ryo.  It's about a rough and tumble boyish girl named Misaki Yoko who was raised by her father and brothers.  When her band breaks up and her crush, Tsukasa, leaves for Tokyo for a job, life changes.  The band sees Tsukasa off at the airport and the boys admire the cabin attendants.  Misaki says that even she could wear the uniform.  Tsukasa says he'd like to see that, and Misaki suddenly has a new goal.  It won't be as easy as changing clothes, though, as she soon finds out!