Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon: Season 7
A worldwide pandemic causes the medical system to collapse across the world, including Japan. Under this very difficult situation, the best university hospital in Japan, Totei University Hospital, makes the decision to focus on infectious disease and internal treatments, while postponing any noncritical scheduled surgeries. The hospital also faces a power struggle, while dealing with the infectious disease crisis. No
Season 7 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Daimon Michiko is a freelance surgeon who is part of a questionable doctor placement service that has her wander from hospital to hospital.
- The harsh environment at the hospitals led many doctors to retire from their positions, forcing hospitals to make use of said program to fill empty spots.
- The series is a Japanese medical drama starring Japanese actress Ryoko Yonekura that premiered in October 2012 on TV Asahi.
- The overall television franchise ran for seven seasons until December 2021, comprising a total of sixty-nine episodes and one special.
Season overview
A worldwide pandemic causes the medical system to collapse across the world, including Japan. Under this very difficult situation, the best university hospital in Japan, Totei University Hospital, makes the decision to focus on infectious disease and internal treatments, while postponing any noncritical scheduled surgeries. The hospital also faces a power struggle, while dealing with the infectious disease crisis. No matter what, Daimon Michiko goes her way as a surgeon.
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Oct 14, 2021 · 46 min
A politician asks Michiko to perform a routine surgery for her, but when her condition deteriorates rapidly, Michiko must rush to operate in time.
Episode 2
Oct 21, 2021 · 46 min
Back at full health, Michiko itches to perform surgeries again. But with shifting hospital priorities and a handsome new surgeon, chances are limited.
Episode 3
Oct 28, 2021 · 46 min
When the press spots the hospital public relations chief dining with a government official, Hachisuka worries about missing out on a research grant.
Episode 4
Nov 4, 2021 · 46 min
Ebina's job is on the line when he clashes with the internal medicine department over who should treat a musical performer with thyroid cancer.
Episode 5
Nov 11, 2021 · 46 min
A nurse with the personality and competence to match Michiko begins working at the hospital and soon gets under Korogi's skin in the operating room.
Episode 6
Nov 18, 2021 · 46 min
Akira arranges for the son of an extremely wealthy Chinese businessman to have surgery at Totei, but does not put Michiko forward as the lead surgeon.
Episode 7
Nov 25, 2021 · 46 min
Eager to build on the power and success of the hospital, Hachisuka invites Dr. Morimoto to make use of his newfound influence as an online celebrity.
Episode 8
Dec 2, 2021 · 46 min
An old friend of Jonouchi visits the hospital with her son, hoping that the chemical surgery department might be able to treat her late-stage cancer.
Episode 9
Dec 9, 2021 · 46 min
Plans for the Infection Research Center consume Hachisuka as he maneuvers Hiruma out of power. Hiruma's wife visits the hospital with her own problem.
Episode 10
Dec 16, 2021 · 46 min
The hospital tumbles into chaos at the announcement of a new virus. Despite the new safety measures, Michiko still demands to operate on Hachisuka.