Alive: Dr. Kokoro, The Medical Oncologist

A gentle, earnest medical drama that balances the weight of grief with the warmth of new friendship and professional dedication.

Created by

Mai Takano

Genres

Family

Starring

Nao Matsushita, Yoshino Kimura, Sho Kiyohara

Overview

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…

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, warm and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, friendship, healing, work

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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