Night Doctor (2021)

Other name: ナイト・ドクター, Naito Dokuta

Description:

Japan's emergency medical care system faces a severe crisis, plagued by a significant labor shortage and a lack of experienced doctors. This issue intensifies after dark, making nighttime emergency care particularly challenging. Recognizing this urgent problem, Hakuoukai Asahi Kaihin Hospital, a branch of the Hakuoukai Group, embarks on a bold reform. They introduce the innovative "Night Doctor" system. This groundbreaking initiative establishes a dedicated emergency medical team specifically designed to operate during night duty.

By implementing this specialized system, the hospital completely abandons traditional shift rotations, ensuring seamless and appropriate 24-hour emergency care for all patients. The Night Doctor team consists of five distinct doctors: Asakura Mitsuki, Naruse Akihito, Fukazawa Shin, Sakuraba Shun, and Takaoka Yukiho. Despite their varying personalities and ages, these five professionals are united by a powerful motto: never refusing a patient. Follow their journey as they navigate the demanding challenges of nighttime medicine, striving to revolutionize emergency care.

Producer: Fuji TV

Director: Sawada Kensaku [澤田鎌作] and Sekino Munenori [関野宗紀]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama; Medical; Youth