Kyoto Hippocrates
幕末ヒポクラテスたち
Synopsis
In the late Edo period, when traditional Chinese medicine (Kampo) was mainstream, a Dutch-style Western doctor, Taikichi, devoted himself to treating poor villagers. After saving the life of a rough young man, Shinzaburō, through surgery, the man turned his life around and began training to become a doctor himself. Fifteen years later, having studied the latest medical science in Nagasaki, Shinzaburō returns and joins Taikichi in confronting a suspected outbreak of typhoid fever. Set against the backdrop of a time when Kampo and Western medicine competed for legitimacy, this moving historical drama follows the struggles of doctors who risked everything to save lives during Japan’s medical awakening.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Kaohsiung Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akira Ogata
- Screenplay & Story
- Takuya Nishioka
- Original Score
- coba
- Original Title
- 幕末ヒポクラテスたち
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Firstwood Entertainment, Studio3, LesPros Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akira Ogata
Takuya Nishioka
coba
Motonobu Kiyoku
Yōsuke Yafune
Takashi Homma, Akira Morishige, Yosuke Kikuchi, Kazuki Ōmori
Department Leadership Roster
Akira Ogata
Director
Akira Morishige
Producer
Yosuke Kikuchi
Producer
Takuya Nishioka
Screenplay
Motonobu Kiyoku
Director of Photography
Shoko Yoshizawa
Production Design
Yōsuke Yafune
Editor
coba
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kyoto Hippocrates.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kyoto Hippocrates
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kyoto Hippocrates about?
In the late Edo period, when traditional Chinese medicine (Kampo) was mainstream, a Dutch-style Western doctor, Taikichi, devoted himself to treating poor villagers. After saving the life of a rough young man, Shinzaburō, through surgery, the man turned his life around and began training to become a doctor himself. Fifteen years later, having studied the latest medical science in Nagasaki, Shinzaburō returns and joins Taikichi in confronting a suspected outbreak of typhoid fever. Set against the backdrop of a time when Kampo and Western medicine competed for legitimacy, this moving historical drama follows the struggles of doctors who risked everything to save lives during Japan’s medical awakening.
Who directed Kyoto Hippocrates?
Kyoto Hippocrates was directed by Akira Ogata.
Who stars in Kyoto Hippocrates?
The principal cast of Kyoto Hippocrates includes Kuranosuke Sasaki, Takashi Naito, Yoko Maki, Akira Emoto.
When was Kyoto Hippocrates released and how long is it?
Kyoto Hippocrates was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Kyoto Hippocrates?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kyoto Hippocrates was composed by coba.