Handoku (2001)

Other name: ハンドク!!!, Half Doctor

Description:

Handoku plunges into the intense world of Hazama Ichiban, a driven emergency medicine resident. Haunted by his past as a former gang member who witnessed the devastating failures of the medical system, Ichiban vowed to become a doctor and revolutionize it. His aggressive, no-nonsense passion, forged on the streets, makes him an unstoppable force in the ER. He tackles critical cases with fierce determination, always pushing for better care. However, this same potent drive becomes his greatest hurdle. When confronted with heartbreaking situations beyond his control, Ichiban must learn to master his intense emotions and navigate the ethical dilemmas of a broken system. This gripping medical drama explores his fight to change healthcare, while struggling to balance his fiery ambition with the harsh realities of life and death, questioning whether his unyielding passion will ultimately save or break him.

Producer: TBS

Director: Tsutsumi Yukihiko [堤幸彦] and Kaneko Fuminori [金子文紀]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2001

Genre:Medical