Recap - Massan Week 19, Ep 114

Massan

Week 19: "It's all over"

Episode 114 (2/14/2015)

RECAP:  

Massan talks with Mr. Tanaka about how his investors told him to reduce his employees by half. He wonders why Kamoi Shop’s whisky is selling so well but then comes to the conclusion that it must be the age of their whisky. They have several different ages of whisky allowing them to blend them to make different flavors. Massan goes on to say that the whisky they are making today will be even more valuable in the future.

Recap - Massan Week 19, Ep 113

Massan

Week 19: "It's all over"

Episode 113 (2/13/2015)

RECAP:  

DOUKAH WHISKY is not doing well and Massan is receiving requests from all the wholesalers he gets his materials from for their payments. Toshio, Hana, and Kazuma all tell Massan not to worry about paying their salaries, as it is more important to pay the wholesalers first. They tell him not to worry, that they will get through this together.

Recap - Massan Week 19, Ep 112

Massan

Week 19: "It's all over"

Episode 112 (2/12/2015)

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Everyone is by the hearth in Kumatora’s home eating as they begin to talk about what to name Massan’s whisky. Toshio suggests “Kita no Ichiban” (North’s #1). Kumatora suggests “Kita no Tonosama” (Northern Lord). Hana suggests they think of something that doesn’t use “Kita” (north) but Kumatora insist that they should include it because of Hokkaido being in the north.

Recap - Massan Week 19, Ep 111

Massan

Week 19: "It's all over"

Episode 111 (2/11/2015)

RECAP:  

Nonomura tries Massan’s whisky, noting that it is quite strong, but Watari refuses to even try it.

In the midst of all this tension in the room, Emma returns home and introduces herself. Ellie tells them that she would like to treat them to some lunch and has Emma help her prepare.

Ellie brings in Nonomura and Watari’s lunch and they are thoroughly impressed with the flavor. Watari notes that Massan must be happy and that he must make sure to keep Ellie and Emma happy too. Massan responds that that is the exact reason why he would like them to allow him to make and sell his whisky.

Recap - Massan Week 19, Ep 110

Massan

Week 19: "It's all over"

Episode 110 (2/10/2015)

RECAP:  

The mysterious customer who asked for a taste of Massan’s whisky is invited to Massan’s house. He is a writer by the name of Uesugi Ryunosuke. He tries Massan’s whisky and says that it is delicious, pointing out that the smoky flavor is just right, reminding him of Highland Celt whisky. Both are excited and pleased to hear that the other knows of Highland Celt whisky.

Recap - Massan Week 19, Ep 109

Massan

Week 19: "It's all over"

Episode 109 (2/9/2015)

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It’s been 8 years since Massan and Ellie have moved to Hokkaido. Japan is still deep in war with China.

One morning, Massan is eating breakfast as he reads the newspaper when Emma, who is now 15, comes in. She sees the articles in the paper about the war and complains that the war is still dragging on. After she leaves for school, Massan wonders if maybe Emma says a little too much of her own opinions but Ellie reminds him that they raised her to speak her mind freely.

Recap - Massan Week 18, Ep 108

Massan

Week 18: "Distant yet so close is the relationship between man and woman"

Episode 108 (2/7/2015)

RECAP:  
Before returning to Hokkaido after Eichiro's funeral, Massan stops by to see Mr. Nonomura and Mr. Watari to talk to them about getting a distillation machine to make apple brandy. Mr. Watari asks if he isn't actually planning to use the machine to make whisky but Massan swears that he won't make whisky until they give him their permission.