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Alive: Dr. Kokoro, The Medical Oncologist

2020·Show
11Episodes in1Season
73
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Hopeful and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Onda Kokoro is an oncologist called Dr Onkoro for short by the people around her and teased that she was born for this path. She got married to Takumi, whom she had known since she was a student, and they had a son. Life was going smoothly for her. But three months ago, her husband fell in an accident and remained unconsciousness even though he underwent emergency surgery. Although Kokoro puts on a brave face at work, she still has not been able to accept reality. One day, she meets Kajiyama Kaoru, a competent gastroenterologist who has transferred to work at the hospital. Kaoru understands the need for oncology as a surgeon and gives emotional support with her sunny personality as a colleague. She becomes a dear friend whom Kokoro feels is sudden a ray of light in her personal and professional life…
Medical DramaCharacter-DrivenEmotional ResonanceHopeful ToneProfessional LifeFriendshipPersonal GriefContemporary JapanCompassionate

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Is Alive: Dr. Kokoro, The Medical Oncologist worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Alive: Dr. Kokoro, The Medical Oncologist have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 11 episodes of about 54 minutes each.

When did Alive: Dr. Kokoro, The Medical Oncologist air?

It ran from 2020 to 2020 and has ended.

What language is Alive: Dr. Kokoro, The Medical Oncologist in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.