THE DOCTOR
Series Overview
Set in a large hospital, this moving human drama depicts the conflicts and struggles of two young doctors as they face their patients with conviction and passion. Kazuma Asou, who helps out in his friend's clinic, is a doctor enjoying a peaceful life on rural Ishigaki Island. However, his father's death causes him to move to Tokyo and he starts working for a big hospital where he meets his old rival from his amateur boxing days, surgeon Kanzaki. Memories of their past return, and Asou finds himself once again competing with his popular counterpart. Their rivalry is further exacerbated by the two men's wildly different personalities, and it begins to involve the other doctors and nurses.
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1 Season • 11 Episodes
54 min per episode
1999 – 1999
Premiered: Sun, Jul 4, 1999
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 11: “Episode 11”
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenji Nakazono
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Kenji Nakazono
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What is THE DOCTOR about?
Set in a large hospital, this moving human drama depicts the conflicts and struggles of two young doctors as they face their patients with conviction and passion. Kazuma Asou, who helps out in his friend's clinic, is a doctor enjoying a peaceful life on rural Ishigaki Island. However, his father's death causes him to move to Tokyo and he starts working for a big hospital where he meets his old rival from his amateur boxing days, surgeon Kanzaki. Memories of their past return, and Asou finds himself once again competing with his popular counterpart. Their rivalry is further exacerbated by the two men's wildly different personalities, and it begins to involve the other doctors and nurses.
How many seasons does THE DOCTOR have?
THE DOCTOR comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in THE DOCTOR?
Key cast members in THE DOCTOR include Shinichi Tsutsumi, Kazushige Nagashima, Riona Hazuki, Saki Takaoka, Yoko Nogiwa.
Who created or directed THE DOCTOR?
THE DOCTOR was developed and directed by Not specified.