Cleopatra na Onnatachi

Cleopatra na Onnatachi (Japanese: クレオパトラな女たち) is a Japanese television drama series that aired on NTV from April 18 to June 6, 2012. The series consists of eight episodes and was directed by Hitoshi Iwamoto and Ryuichi Inomata, with a screenplay written by Shizuka Oishi.

Plot

The story follows Minetaro Kishi, played by Ryuta Sato, a doctor who leaves a position at a university hospital to work at a cosmetic surgery clinic. Kishi initially harbors a strong dislike for both the practice of cosmetic surgery and the doctors who perform it. However, he accepts the position to help pay off significant debts incurred by his father. Throughout the series, his professional and personal perspectives evolve as he engages with the clinic's staff and patients.

Cast

The main cast includes Ryuta Sato as Minetaro Kishi, Izumi Inamori as Mutsumi Ichii, Kie Kitano as Aoi Kishitani, Go Ayano as Yu Kurosaki, and Shohei Miura as Shoji Tomisaka.

Reception

The series recorded an average viewership rating of 7.8% in the Kanto region during its broadcast run. The highest individual episode rating was 9.9% for the series premiere.