Actor Ryohei Suzuki appeared at the stage greeting to celebrate the completion of the theatrical version of "TOKYO MER ~Running Emergency Room~ Nankai Mission" (directed by Aya Matsuki, released on August 1st) held at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi (Minato Ward, Tokyo) on July 10th. Suzuki revealed that in the serial drama and first theatrical version of the same series, his "favorite" was Otoha Nao played by Kento Kaku, but in this film, he has "switched" to "Nankai MER" Makishi Hidemi played by Eguchi Yosuke.
A new team, "Nankai MER," will appear in this work. Makishi, played by Eguchi, is a candidate for chief doctor of Nankai MER. Suzuki said, "Nankai MER is cool. Someone will fall in love with you, so please let us know on social media who your favorite is. I changed my favorite from Otoha to Makishi." In response to this comment, Kaku, who plays Otoha, the "former favorite," said, "You don't have to say (a change of favorite)." There was also a scene where, when Suzuki asked, "Are you sulking?", Kaku replied, "I'm not sulking."
Also appearing at the event were Suzuki, Kaku, Eguchi, Nanao, Takasugi Mahiro, Meru Nukumi, Emma Miyazawa, Ishida Yuriko, and director Matsuki.
The film is a sequel to the movie "TOKYO MER: Running Emergency Room" (2023). The story is set in the vast ocean that spans Okinawa and Kagoshima. Nankai MER is born, traveling around the islands floating in the sea between Kagoshima and Okinawa, and TOKYO MER's chief doctor Kitami (Suzuki) and nurse Kuramae (Nanao) are seconded. One day, a large-scale eruption occurs on a volcanic island, putting all 79 islanders in danger of losing their lives. The new MER members take on the biggest mission in history to save all lives... This is the story. The members of Nankai MER are played by Eguchi, Takasugi, Ikumi, and Miyazawa, and following the TV series and the first movie, Kaku and Ishida will also appear.
"TOKYO MER: Running Emergency Room" is a full-scale medical drama about a new professional emergency medical team called "TOKYO MER" established by the governor of Tokyo. The serial drama was broadcast in the TBS "Sunday Theater" slot (Sunday 9:00 pm) in July 2021, and the average household viewership rating for the final episode was 19.5% (Kanto region, Video Research survey), which became a hot topic. The first movie version was released in April 2023 and was a hit, earning a box office revenue of approximately 4.53 billion yen.
