Dokkiri Doctor

Startling Doctor / どっきりドクター / Dr. Dokkiri
Dokkiri Doctor
Genres: Comedy, School, Shounen
Themes: School
Demographics: Shounen
Studios: Pierrot
Rating: 6.55 / 10
Rank: #6941
Popularity: #12206
Users Listed: 2,014
Users Scored: 751
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 11/06/2022
Aired: October 21, 1998 – June 23, 1999 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 26
Broadcast: Wednesday at 19:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

Haruka Nishikikoji, a somewhat isolated physician, unexpectedly finds himself working at a unique clinic perched atop an elementary school. The facility's unusual architecture, resembling a medieval castle, hints at the whimsical atmosphere within. His routine is disrupted by the arrival of Koizumi Miyuki, a nurse who rekindles a past affection for Haruka.

The series explores themes of second chances and finding connection in unconventional circumstances. It balances everyday life with fantastical elements, depicting the challenges and quiet joys of working with children. Expect character-driven storytelling focusing on personal growth and navigating relationships within a peculiar setting. The anime offers a gentle and thoughtful exploration of love, identity, and the unexpected paths life can take.

Characters:

  • Koizumi, Miyuki (Main) - Voice Actors: Kuwashima, Houko, Kwan, Andrea, Kim, Seon Hye
  • Nishikikoji, Haruka (Main) - Voice Actors: Yamadera, Kouichi, Wait, Russell
  • Abe, Tamotsu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itou, Kentarou
  • Gargoyle (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aikawa, Rikako
  • Gen, Genda (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsumura, Makoto
  • Hongou, Yukihiro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishikawa, Shizuka
  • Ikeda, Hideko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawasumi, Ayako
  • Koizumi, Mayumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kasai, Ritsuko
  • Mizukoshi, Hajime (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chiba, Shigeru
  • Shibuya, Rokurou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ogata, Kenichi
  • Shinagawa, Ryouko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okamoto, Yoshiko
  • Tajima, Kaori (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mamiya, Kurumi

Staff:

  • Hagino, Ken (Producer)
  • Naruke, Yoshinori (Producer)
  • Mizuno, Kazunori (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Enomoto, Akihiro (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Fujimoto, Yoshitaka (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Hatakeyama, Shigeki (Episode Director)
  • Ishidou, Hiroyuki (Episode Director)
  • Nishita, Masayoshi (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director)
  • Ogawa, Hiroshi (Episode Director)
  • Oono, Kazuhisa (Episode Director)
  • Yamaguchi, Mihiro (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Kanemaki, Kenichi (Script)
  • Suga, Yoshiyuki (Script)
  • Hashimoto, Mitsuo (Storyboard)
  • Ueda, Hidehito (Storyboard)
  • YUKA (Theme Song Lyrics)
  • Abe, Masami (Animation Director)
  • Aono, Atsushi (Animation Director)
  • Fukazawa, Manabu (Animation Director)
  • Hosono, Fujihiko (Original Creator)
  • Hosoyama, Masaki (Animation Director)
  • Itou, Yutaka (Background Art)
  • Kawabata, Erkin (Key Animation)
  • Kawaguchi, Keiichirou (Key Animation)
  • Kitayama, Mari (Casting Director)
  • Kobayashi, Kayoko (Background Art)
  • Nakamori, Ryouji (Animation Director)
  • Nunokawa, Yuuji (Planning)
  • Ogawa, Tamotsu (Key Animation)
  • Oka, Tatsuya (Key Animation)
  • Onishi, Masaya (Key Animation)
  • Saitou, Hisashi (Key Animation)
  • Shimizu, Kenji (Planning)
  • Shimizu, Tomoyuki (Background Art)
  • Takahashi, Shinobu (Art Director, Background Art)
  • Terasawa, Shinsuke (Animation Director)
  • Ueno, Hideyuki (Art Director, Background Art)
  • Wada, Izumi (Background Art)

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Related Anime/Manga:

  • Dokkiri Doctor Special (anime - Side Story)