Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon 2012
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
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →Season 2 · 9 episodes
Season 3 · 11 episodes
Season 4 · 11 episodes
Season 5 · 10 episodes
- E1 OPE.1 Oct 12, 2017
- E2 OPE.2 Oct 19, 2017
- E3 OPE.3 Oct 26, 2017
- E4 OPE.4 Nov 2, 2017
- E5 OPE.5 Nov 9, 2017
- E6 OPE.6 Nov 16, 2017
- E7 OPE.7 Nov 23, 2017
- E8 Episode 8 Nov 30, 2017
- E9 Episode 9 Dec 7, 2017
- E10 Episode 10 Dec 14, 2017
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.