Umizaru 2: Test of Trust July 16, 2008

Umizaru, or Sea Monkey, is the nickname given to Coast Guard Rescue Divers. In order to become a diver, cadets must pass a demanding 50 day training cycle where only 1% of applicants succeed. The 2004 film Umizaru followed Daisuke Senzaki (Hideaki Ito) as he struggles through the training and in his relationship with the beautiful Kanna Izawa (Ai Kato).

After successfully completing training the story of Daisuke and Kanna was continued in a serialized drama series on Japanese Television. In 2006 they returned to the big screen for Umizaru 2: Test of Trust. Daisuke has become a star diver for his outfit. One day, during a rescue attempt, he must make a tragic decision. Unable to handle the consequences, Daisuke pushes everyone away from him, even Ai. But there is no time to feel sorry for himself, duty calls and he must answer.

Umizaru 2: Test of Trust has the second-highest total box office receipts ever in Japan. The films and television series are based on a popular run of comic books.

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