Fragile (2016 Japanese TV Drama)

Fragile (Japanese: フラジャイル) is a Japanese medical drama series that aired on Fuji TV from January 13 to March 16, 2016. The series consists of 10 episodes and was broadcast on Wednesday nights at 22:00. The drama is based on the manga series of the same name, written by Bin Kusamizu and illustrated by Saburo Megumi, which began serialization in the monthly seinen magazine Monthly Afternoon in 2014.

Promotional poster for the drama Fragile — Promotional material for the 2016 series Fragile.

Plot

The story centers on Keiichiro Kishi, a highly skilled but eccentric pathologist. Unlike many medical professionals who interact directly with patients, Kishi focuses on the diagnostic process through laboratory analysis. Despite his reputation for being self-centered and difficult to work with, his ability to provide accurate diagnoses without seeing patients makes him an essential, albeit controversial, figure in the hospital.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast led by Tomoya Nagase. Key cast members include:

Tomoya Nagase as Keiichiro Kishi
Emi Takei as Chihiro Miyazaki
Shuhei Nomura as Hisashi Morii
Koyuki as Madoka Hosoki
Kinya Kitaoji as Kaoru Nakaguma

Tomoya Nagase as Keiichiro Kishi — Tomoya Nagase portrays the lead character, pathologist Keiichiro Kishi.

Emi Takei plays the role of Chihiro Miyazaki.

Production and Reception

The drama was directed by Junichi Ishikawa with a screenplay by Atsuko Hashibe. According to data from Video Research, Ltd., the series achieved an average viewership rating of 9.8% in the Kanto region during its initial broadcast run.