Rupture
Series Overview
Kamura Yoichiro is a distinguished heart surgeon who had discovered the cure to rejuvenate aging failing hearts. However, Kamura is unaware of the side-effect of the cure that he had invented... the heart will rupture when it is over stimulated. Sakuma Kazuhisa is a bureaucrat who believes that the old are a problem to society. He feels that they are good-for-nothings who should be eliminated before they destroy the country. Suspecting Kamura's cure to have a negative side-effect, Sakuma plots to use it to achieve his nefarious objectives. Kuraki Rentaro was once a famous actor. His heart is failing, but he wishes to star in one last film before he dies, and so he opts for the procedure under Kamura.
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1 Season • 7 Episodes
2015 – Present
Premiered: Sat, Oct 10, 2015
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “Episode 7”
The person who saved Kamura (Kihei Shiina) from the danger of his life was an unexpected person. As Sakuma's (Kenichi Takifuji) "Project Tenju" draws to a close as the euthanasia bill is about to be submitted to the Diet, some test subjects at the Neo Medical Center suddenly begin to be frightened by death, and the kitchen (Masahiro Komoto) and other staff members are upset. Deputy Secretary Hayashida (Kenta Satoi) tries to order the suspension of the clinical trial, but Sakuma is unable to move due to his weakness. Meanwhile, Kamura washes Sakuma's surroundings with Kimiko (Maki Sakai).
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuhiro Motoki
Hideya Hamada, 久坂部羊
Kuniaki Haishima
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Kazuhiro Motoki
Director
Hideya Hamada
Screenplay
Kuniaki Haishima
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What is Rupture about?
Kamura Yoichiro is a distinguished heart surgeon who had discovered the cure to rejuvenate aging failing hearts. However, Kamura is unaware of the side-effect of the cure that he had invented... the heart will rupture when it is over stimulated. Sakuma Kazuhisa is a bureaucrat who believes that the old are a problem to society. He feels that they are good-for-nothings who should be eliminated before they destroy the country. Suspecting Kamura's cure to have a negative side-effect, Sakuma plots to use it to achieve his nefarious objectives. Kuraki Rentaro was once a famous actor. His heart is failing, but he wishes to star in one last film before he dies, and so he opts for the procedure under Kamura.
How many seasons does Rupture have?
Rupture comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Rupture?
Key cast members in Rupture include Kippei Shiina, Kenichi Takitoh, Maki Sakai, Masahiro Komoto.
Who created or directed Rupture?
Rupture was developed and directed by Kazuhiro Motoki.