Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon 2012
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 18, 2012
- Last Aired
- December 16, 2021
- Format
- 7 seasons · 69 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~52.9 hours (46 min/ep)
- Essential Runtime
- ~52.1 hours (skips filler)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E9 "LAST OPE." (★ 9/10)
- Network
- tv asahi
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT
What is Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon?
Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon is a Japanese medical drama that premiered in October 2012 on TV Asahi. The series stars Ryoko Yonekura, Ittoku Kishibe, Yuki Uchida, and Toshiyuki Nishida.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 69
- Runtime
- 46 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 18, 2012
- Last aired
- Dec 16, 2021
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- tv asahi
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 31 votes
- Format
- 7 seasons · 69 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~46 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- tv asahi
Where to watch in Japan
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Overview
Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon is a Japanese medical drama that premiered in October 2012 on TV Asahi. The series stars Ryoko Yonekura, Ittoku Kishibe, Yuki Uchida, and Toshiyuki Nishida. Spanning seven seasons, the show concluded in December 2021 with a total of 69 episodes and one special. The narrative centers on Daimon Michiko, a 37-year-old freelance surgeon who travels between hospitals through a doctor placement service. These institutions rely on such services to fill vacancies caused by harsh working environments that lead many staff members to retire. Michiko is characterized by her eccentric attitude and flashy clothing, which contrast with the appearance of a typical physician. In the series premiere, she challenges a planned operation that was to be performed by a hospital head who had not conducted surgery in a long time. The program is available for streaming on platforms including Netflix and Prime Video. It is recognized as one of the longest-running medical dramas in its home country.
Should you watch it?
“A bold surgeon challenges hospital corruption with unorthodox methods.”
- Strong central character
- Realistic medical scenarios
- Sharp dialogue
- Repetitive plot lines
- Slow pacing at times
You enjoy character-driven medical dramas with a feminist edge.
Suitable for mature audiences due to medical themes and workplace conflicts.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →Season 2 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →Season 3 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 OPE.1 Mytharc Oct 9, 2014
- E2 OPE.2 Core Oct 16, 2014
- E3 OPE.3 Core Oct 23, 2014
- E4 OPE.4 Core Oct 30, 2014
- E5 OPE.5 Core Nov 6, 2014
- E6 OPE.6 Core Nov 13, 2014
- E7 OPE.7 Core Nov 20, 2014
- E8 OPE.8 Core Nov 27, 2014
- E9 OPE.9 Core Dec 4, 2014
- E10 OPE.10 Mytharc Dec 11, 2014
- E11 LAST OPE Mytharc Dec 18, 2014
Season 4 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 OPE.1 Mytharc Oct 13, 2016
- E2 OPE.2 Core Oct 20, 2016
- E3 OPE.3 Core Oct 27, 2016
- E4 OPE.4 Core Nov 3, 2016
- E5 OPE.5 Core Nov 10, 2016
- E6 OPE.6 Core Nov 17, 2016
- E7 OPE.7 Core Nov 24, 2016
- E8 OPE.8 Core Dec 1, 2016
- E9 OPE.9 Core Dec 8, 2016
- E10 OPE.10 Mytharc Dec 15, 2016
- E11 LAST OPE. Mytharc Dec 22, 2016
Season 5 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 OPE.1 Mytharc Oct 12, 2017
- E2 OPE.2 Core Oct 19, 2017
- E3 OPE.3 Core Oct 26, 2017
- E4 OPE.4 Core Nov 2, 2017
- E5 OPE.5 Core Nov 9, 2017
- E6 OPE.6 Core Nov 16, 2017
- E7 OPE.7 Core Nov 23, 2017
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc Nov 30, 2017
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Dec 7, 2017
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Dec 14, 2017
Season 6 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 17, 2019
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 24, 2019
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 31, 2019
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 7, 2019
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 14, 2019
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 21, 2019
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc Nov 28, 2019
- E8 Episode 8 Core Dec 5, 2019
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Dec 12, 2019
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Dec 19, 2019
Season 7 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 14, 2021
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 21, 2021
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 28, 2021
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 4, 2021
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 11, 2021
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 18, 2021
- E7 Episode 7 Core Nov 25, 2021
- E8 Episode 8 Core Dec 2, 2021
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Dec 9, 2021
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Dec 16, 2021
Frequently asked questions
Is the show based on a real person?
No, Daimon Michiko is a fictional character.
Where can I watch it?
It streams on platforms like Netflix and Prime Video.
How many seasons are there?
The series ran for seven seasons.
What language is it in?
It is a Japanese-language show.
Does it focus on surgery or general medicine?
It primarily focuses on surgical cases and hospital politics.
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