PICU: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

2022·Show
11Episodes in1Season
IMDb8.7

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High energy, big heart, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Takeshiro Shikota is a 27-year-old pediatrician in Hokkaido, Japan. He was born and raised in Hokkaido. One day, Takeshiro is transferred to the newly established PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit). The unit is for children under the age of 15 who require advance and intensive treatment. There, he meets Dr. Hajime Ueno. Hajime is a pioneer in his field and hopes to establish PICU all over Japan. His goal is to bring sick children to PICU as quickly as possible and accept them under any circumstances. Meeting with Hajim, changes Takeshiro life as a pediatrician.
Medical DramaPediatric CareDoctor's JourneyEmotionalLife-or-Death StakesHealthcare System ChallengesMentorshipHuman ResilienceHopeful Yet Somber

Crew

Directed by:
Shin Hirano
Written by:
Yasuko Kuramitsu
Produced by:
Kinjo Ayaka
Composed by:
Akihiro Manabe

Sequels and Prequels

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Is PICU: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit worth watching?

78
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 8.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is PICU: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit rated?

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How many seasons does PICU: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 11 episodes and is still in production.

When did PICU: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit air?

It started in 2022 and is still in production.

What language is PICU: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

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