19 Banme no Karte
19 Banme no Karte (The 19th Medical Chart) is a Japanese television drama series that aired on TBS from July 13 to September 7, 2025. The series is based on the webcomic of the same name by Katsuhito Fujiya, which began serialization in 2019 via Zenon Comic.
Plot
The story follows Akira Tokushige, played by Jun Matsumoto, a general practitioner working in a newly established general medicine department. In the context of the series, general medicine is presented as the 19th medical specialty in Japan. Unlike specialists focused on specific organs or surgical procedures, Tokushige approaches patient care by examining their lifestyles, home environments, and mental states. His primary diagnostic tool is active listening, which allows him to uncover hidden truths behind a patient's story and provide holistic care.
Cast
The series features an ensemble cast led by Jun Matsumoto. Key cast members include:
- Jun Matsumoto as Akira Tokushige
- Fuka Koshiba as Mizuki Takino
- Mackenyu Arata as Kojiro Togo
- Hiroya Shimizu as Keita Kayama
- Taiiku Okazaki as Tetsuo Osu
Production
The drama was directed by Takahiro Aoyama, Takayoshi Tanazawa, and Masahide Izumi, with the screenplay written by Fumi Tsubota. It occupied the Sunday 21:00 time slot on TBS, following News Anchor and preceding The Royal Family.
Reception
The series concluded its eight-episode run with an average viewership rating of 10.2% in the Kanto region, according to data from Video Research, Ltd.