In memory of actor Nishida Toshiyuki, who passed away on October 17th at the age of 76, a special episode of the drama "Doctor X: Surgeon Daimon Michiko" will be broadcast on TV Asahi from 7pm on the 22nd.
Nishida has played the role of Hiruma Shigekatsu, the sworn enemy of the main character Daimon Michiko (Yonekura Ryoko), since the second series aired in 2013. He also appeared in the movie "Doctor X: The Movie," which will be released on December 6th and will be the final film in the series, and for about 11 years, he has been a unique character who is devious but lovable, and has been a big part of "Doctor X."
This time, the first episode of the second series, which was his first appearance, and the second episode of the seventh series (2021), in which Hiruma's past was revealed, will be broadcast. The content will once again introduce Nishida's superb acting and personality, while introducing memorial comments from his co-stars.
