Dr. Irabu Ichiro (2011 TV Series)

Dr. Irabu Ichiro (Japanese: Ｄｒ・伊良部一郎) is a Japanese television drama series that aired on TV Asahi in 2011. The series, which consists of eight episodes, was broadcast on Sundays from January 30 to March 27, 2011. It is based on the Seishinkai Irabu novel series written by Hideo Okuda, which includes the titles In the Pool (2002), Kuchu Buranko (2004), and Chocho Senkyo (2006).

Premise

The narrative centers on the eccentric psychiatrist Dr. Ichiro Irabu, who treats a variety of patients with unusual psychological conditions. Among his patients are a Yakuza member with a phobia of sharp objects, a fellow psychiatrist struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and a woman experiencing delusions. The doctor is assisted by his nurse, Mayumi, and his wife, Akane, who married him for his wealth and frequently demands significant financial compensation.

Cast

The series features Satoshi Tokushige in the title role of Dr. Ichiro Irabu. Supporting cast members include Kimiko Yo as the nurse Mayumi and Mikie Hara as Akane Irabu. Yoshihiro Nozoe portrays Yasuo Yanagishita.

Production and Reception

The series was directed by Nobuyuki Takahashi and Jota Tsunehiro, with screenplays by Hiroyuki Yatsu and Naoya Takayama. According to data from Video Research, Ltd., the series achieved an average viewership rating of 7.03% in the Kanto region during its initial broadcast run.