The second episode of the TV drama series "PJ: Air Rescue Team" (TV Asahi, Thursdays at 9pm), starring actor Seiyo Uchino, was broadcast on May 1st, and the average viewership rating (Kanto region, according to Video Research, below) was 6.4% for households and 3.7% for individuals.
The drama is set in the Air Self-Defense Force's Air Rescue Wing, commonly known as PJ (Pararescue Jumper), an elite rescue unit known as the "last line of defense for saving lives." The story depicts trainees aiming to become PJ members undergoing rigorous training under the strict and unconventional head instructor, Seiji Usami (Uchino).
In the second episode, even Sayaka (Anna Ishii), who competed in the national swimming championships, struggles with the harsh training. She is overcome by a fear of water during training that simulates a harsh rescue scene at sea. She falls into a state of panic as she struggles desperately to recover. After completing the training, Sayaka is encouraged by her classmate Sawai (Fuju Kamio), but she is irritated and says, "Stop looking down on me just because I'm a woman."
