Series synopsis
Jin is a Japanese drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on TBS on October 11, 2009. It ended on June 26, 2011. It stars Takao Osawa, Haruka Ayase, Miki Nakatani and Keisuke Koide.
After awakening in the Edo era, a neurosurgeon uses his medical knowledge to help those around him while searching for a way back to the present day.
Premise
After awakening in the Edo era, a neurosurgeon uses his medical knowledge to help those around him while searching for a way back to the present day.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Takao Osawa as Jin Minakata
- Haruka Ayase as Saki Tachibana
- Miki Nakatani as Miki Tomonaga / Nokaze
- Keisuke Koide as Kyotaro Tachibana
- Kenta Kiritani as Yusuke Saburi
- Seiyo Uchino as Ryoma Sakamoto
- Hiromasa Taguchi as Junan Yamada
- Yumi Aso as Ei Tachibana
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | October 11, 2009 | December 20, 2009 |
| Season 2 | 11 | April 17, 2011 | June 26, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Suddenly finding himself in the Edo period, neurosurgeon Jin Minakata tries to return to the present day. But an oddly familiar stranger intervenes. |
October 11, 2009 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As Jin struggles to process the startling reality of his situation, a resurgence of a mysterious illness frightens residents across the city of Edo. |
October 18, 2009 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Just as Jin learns the shogunate will support his efforts to treat cholera patients with new techniques, he suddenly shows signs of infection. |
October 25, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Jin examines Saki’s ill mother after learning that she may have beriberi disease due to malnutrition. Ryoma arrives from Kyoto seeking Jin’s help. |
April 17, 2011 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Jin considers the risks of interfering with history by treating an imperial princess with suspected beriberi. An old acquaintance appears before him. |
April 24, 2011 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Locked away in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Jin endures harsh conditions and torture. Ryoma and Kyotaro fight to prove his innocence. |
May 1, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 11, 2009 |
| Last aired | June 26, 2011 |
| Status | Ended |