Drama Digest
Himawari: Miyazaki Legend 2 (ひまわりっ 〜宮崎レジェンド2〜) is a Japanese drama series that hit the television screens countrywide from the 16th of May, 2022, to the 27th of May, 2022. Each segment lasts up to fifteen minutes, with an immense total of ten episodes. Executed under the direction of Akiko Higashimura and Soichi Ishii, Tetsuhiro Ikeda worked on the script for the screen. The story highlights the life story of Akiko, who truly aspires to be a successful manga artist.
The Feel-Good Part
One of the first elements in the plot that engulfs you is the ridiculous accents of the father, adding the required comedic touch to the scenes. Moreover, since each episode is fifteen minutes long, you can continue with more without getting tired or bored. The cinematography motivates the locals to visit Miyazaki as soon as possible.
The Disappointing Factor
Waiting patiently for the third season remained only one aspect that disappointed the fans. Since this was the second season, viewers expected an increase in the number of episodes for more appreciation of characters. However, the lack of more segments left feelings of grievance.
In-Depth Analysis
The television series finds its setting in the eccentric town of Miyazaki, where everything from odd to chaotic happens twenty-four-seven. In this small town, Akiko wishes to become a manga artist. At present, she works with her father in a factory alongside him. Unknown to anyone, Akiko possesses a boyfriend of her own named Kenichi No. 2. Dreaming every day of supernatural fantasies, she imagines the plot of her upcoming story.
Star Power
The cast includes Taira Yuna as Hayashi Akiko, Takahashi Katsunori as Hayashi Kenichi/ Kenichi No. 1, Inoue Yuki as Korogi Kenichi/ Kenichi No. 2, Oshima Mai as Ebihara Kurumi, Sato Mayumi as Deputy Director Saruwatari, Asaka Yui as Hayashi Noriko, Ishii Masanori as Kuroki, Nuzumizu Yoichi, Saito Keiko, Kubuta Kazunobu, and Ocarina
Overall Opinion
If you are interested in the work that tirelessly goes behind making a manga series, Himawari: Miyazaki Legend 2 fits your requirements.
