Series synopsis
Shrink: Psychiatrist Yowai, also known as Shrink―精神科医ヨワイ― is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on NHK on August 31, 2024. It ended on September 14, 2024. It stars Tomoya Nakamura, Tao Tsuchiya, Wakana Sakai and Takahiro Miura.
Dr. Ko Yowai is a happy-go-lucky but an absolutely brilliant psychiatrist. Yuri Amamiya is his slightly outspoken assistant nurse with a heart of gold. Together, they're waiting for the day when everyone feels comfortable visiting a psychiatrist. This is Shrink, the emotional drama series for those navigating the effects of mental health issues.
Premise
Dr. Ko Yowai is a happy-go-lucky but an absolutely brilliant psychiatrist. Yuri Amamiya is his slightly outspoken assistant nurse with a heart of gold. Together, they're waiting for the day when everyone feels comfortable visiting a psychiatrist. This is Shrink, the emotional drama series for those navigating the effects of mental health issues.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tomoya Nakamura as 弱井幸之助
- Tao Tsuchiya as 雨宮有里
- Wakana Sakai as 岩国真紀
- Takahiro Miura as 松野裕樹
- Terunosuke Takezai as 早乙女瞬
- Hiroe Igeta as 綿矢陽美
- Kaho as 雪村葵
- Kimiko Yo as 高橋文世
Supporting cast
- Shinichiro Matsuura as 谷山玄
- Kaho Tsuchimura as 谷山楓
- Kenta Satoi as 林正信
- Kaoru Kobayashi as 仙川鶴一
- Sei Shiraishi as 小山内風花
- Kanata Hosoda as 温田優
- Ken Mitsuishi as 小山内正一
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | August 31, 2024 | September 14, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | August 31, 2024 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 7, 2024 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 14, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 31, 2024 |
| Last aired | September 14, 2024 |
| Runtime | 49 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 22:00:00 |