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Yandoku Japanese Television Drama Series

Yandoku is a Japanese television drama series broadcast on Fuji TV. The series premiered on January 12, 2026, airing in the Monday 21:00 time slot. The production features a script written by Nonji Nemoto and is directed by Yuichi Sato, Masato Fuchigami, Makoto Kikukawa, and Yoko Asahina.

Yandoku promotional image showing the title treatment.
Yandoku promotional material.

Plot Overview

The story follows Kotoha Tagami, a 16-year-old who has dropped out of school and experienced a troubled youth. Her life takes a dramatic turn following a motorbike accident alongside her friend, leaving her on the brink of death. After recovering, her doctor, Keisuke Nakata, encourages her to carefully consider how she will utilize her saved life. Inspired by this encounter, she resolves to pursue a career in medicine.

Years later, Kotoha successfully studies to become a neurosurgeon. Recommended by Keisuke Nakata, she begins working at a hospital in Tokyo. Upon arrival, however, she confronts a corporate-driven medical environment focused heavily on profit, strict bureaucracy, and an emphasis on administrative paperwork over direct patient care.

Broadcast Schedule

The series occupies Fuji TV's Monday 21:00 broadcasting hour. It took over the time slot previously held by Absolute Zero 5 and was succeeded by Sabakan, Uchuu e Iku on April 13, 2026.

Cast and Characters

The main cast features prominent actors portraying medical staff, patients, and associates:

Portrait of Kanna Hashimoto, who stars as Kotoha Tagami.
Kanna Hashimoto stars as Kotoha Tagami.
Portrait of Osamu Mukai, who plays Keisuke Nakata.
Osamu Mukai plays Keisuke Nakata.
Portrait of Ryubi Miyase.
Ryubi Miyase as Sora Suzuki.
Portrait of Takuma Otoo.
Takuma Otoo as Shinichi Otomo.
Portrait of Toru Baba.
Toru Baba as Hikari Takano.
  • Kanna Hashimoto as Kotoha Tagami
  • Osamu Mukai as Keisuke Nakata
  • Ryubi Miyase as Sora Suzuki
  • Takuma Otoo as Shinichi Otomo
  • Toru Baba as Hikari Takano
Portrait of Miyuki Susuki.
Miyuki Susuki as Kayo Matsumoto.
Portrait of Fengfan Xu.
Fengfan Xu as Son Rihan.
Portrait of Yuna Hoshino.
Yuna Hoshino as Aika Murakami.
Portrait of Shun Kurasawa.
Shun Kurasawa as Kaito Yamazaki.
Portrait of Ryohei Otani.
Ryohei Otani as Isao Takayama.
  • Miyuki Susuki as Kayo Matsumoto
  • Fengfan Xu as Son Rihan
  • Yuna Hoshino as Aika Murakami
  • Shun Kurasawa as Kaito Yamazaki
  • Ryohei Otani as Isao Takayama
Portrait of Nene Otsuka.
Nene Otsuka as Shishi Ogawara.
Portrait of Toranosuke Kobayashi.
Toranosuke Kobayashi as Ryuji Okita.
Portrait of Yuna Taira.
Yuna Taira as Maria Hotta.
Portrait of Rio Uchida.
Rio Uchida as Rena Joshima.
Portrait of Kotaro Yoshida.
Kotaro Yoshida as Chogoro Tagami.
  • Nene Otsuka as Shishi Ogawara
  • Toranosuke Kobayashi as Ryuji Okita
  • Yuna Taira as Maria Hotta
  • Rio Uchida as Rena Joshima
  • Kotaro Yoshida as Chogoro Tagami
  • Arata Saeki as Masao Kumano
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