Series synopsis
The 19th Medical Chart, also known as 19番目のカルテ is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on TBS on July 13, 2025. It ended on September 7, 2025. It was created by Fujiya Katsuhito. It stars Jun Matsumoto, Fuka Koshiba, Mackenyu and Yoshino Kimura.
In Japan's newest medical specialty, general practitioner Tokushige Akira listens closely to his patients' stories, uncovering hidden truths and guiding them toward healing through empathy and conversation.
Premise
In Japan's newest medical specialty, general practitioner Tokushige Akira listens closely to his patients' stories, uncovering hidden truths and guiding them toward healing through empathy and conversation.
Premise: A doctor who treats the person, not just the illness
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jun Matsumoto as Akira Tokushige
- Fuka Koshiba as Mizuki Takino
- Mackenyu as Kojiro Togo
- Yoshino Kimura as Shiori Arimatsu
- Min Tanaka as Noboru Akaike
- Hiroya Shimizu as Keita Kayama
- Taiiku Okazaki as Tetsuo Osu
- Nobue Iketani as Akiko Toyohashi
Supporting cast
- Chikara Honda as Shu Hirate
- Haruna Matsui as Maiko Seto
- First Summer Uika as Kokoro Chayazaka
- Kanji Tsuda as Tatsuya Narumi
- Narushi Ikeda as Rikuro Togo
- Katsuhisa Namase as Eikichi Kitano
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | July 13, 2025 | September 7, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 At Uotora General Hospital where patients with complex symptoms are often passed between departments, a new general medicine unit is established to bridge the gaps in care. A new doctor claiming to be a general practitioner arrives. |
July 13, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A girl with a congenital heart condition dies at Uotora General Hospital, while Tokushige's unusual concern for her brother sparks tension with his colleagues. |
July 27, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A TV announcer diagnosed with hypopharyngeal cancer refuses surgery to protect his voice, leading to conflict between Tokushige and Togo over treatment and the value of his identity. |
August 3, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 13, 2025 |
| Last aired | September 7, 2025 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |