Overview
Series synopsis
The Faceless Patient, also known as 顔のない患者-救うか、裁くか- is a Japanese mystery television series that premiered on Kansai TV on January 8, 2026. It stars Makoto Hasegawa, Inoue Sora, Higuchi Hina and Ariei Umefune.
A surgeon is forced to choose between saving his kidnapped wife and killing an anonymous, faceless patient who might be a dangerous fugitive.
Premise
A surgeon is forced to choose between saving his kidnapped wife and killing an anonymous, faceless patient who might be a dangerous fugitive.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Makoto Hasegawa as Ryo Tsuzuki
- Inoue Sora as Toma Natsui
- Higuchi Hina as Minami Izumi
- Ariei Umefune as Rin Takamaki
- Risa Sakata as Miho Tsuzuki
- Nao Takahashi as Iori Asahina
- Ryoko Yuui as Asako Sakaguchi
- Ryosuke Sota as Taro Hagita / Daichi Ogata
Supporting cast
- Kisuke Iida as Kazuomi Washio
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | January 8, 2026 | March 12, 2026 |
Season 1 preview
10 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 8, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 15, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 22, 2026 |
Production
Genres
Mystery
Country
JP
Original language
ja
Release
| Original network/platform | Kansai TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 8, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 12, 2026 |
| Status | continue |