Akuryo Byoutou
Akuryo Byoutou (Japanese: 悪霊病棟), also known by its literal translation Demon Ward, is a Japanese horror television drama series that premiered on July 18, 2013. The series was broadcast on the TBS and MBS networks.
Premise
The story is set in a hospital located on the outskirts of a town. The narrative follows a nurse, played by Kaho, who becomes the center of a series of mysterious and unsettling phenomena. As these events escalate, she finds herself in danger and is suspected by others of being the catalyst for the disturbing occurrences.
Production
The series was directed by Norio Tsuruta, Hajime Takezono, and Eisuke Naito. The screenplay was written by Norio Tsuruta and Kenichi Suzuki. The drama consists of 10 episodes and was broadcast in a late-night time slot on Thursdays.
Cast
The series features an ensemble cast including:
- Kaho as Runa Okami
- Eriko Moriwaki as Junko Kito
- Juria Kawakami as Ayaka Suzuki
- Aki Kikui as Ryoko Mitaka
- Ami Shimazaki as Miho Magome
- Seiko Noguchi as Mai Tokiwa
- Mao Inami as Chihiro Sasaki
- Junichi Haruta as Keita Kumagawa
- Kensuke Owada as Asahi Kumagawa
- Choei Takahashi as Isao Ishikawa
- Park Soo-Young as Tae-Hee
- Kazuma Suzuki as Kazuya Madarame
- Riho Takada as Aimi Sakai
- Kyusaku Shimada as Tatsuo Okami
