Under Pressure

Miyama Yoko works as a doctor at Touto Hospital. She specializes in brain aneurysms in the neurosurgery department.

The series is about the life of Oksana Kovalchuk, an experienced cardiac surgeon. After the death of her father, who died because of clinical negligence, a couple of years ago, Oksana developed an innovative project of reforming the hospital admission unit. When officials finally give free reign to her project, Oksana invites her colleagues, one of whom is her ex-husband Boris, a neurologist. The woman is sure that solely friendly and professional relations bind her and Boris, however, he is determined to return his ex-wife. At the same time, a talented surgeon Maxim, Oksana's first love, starts working in the hospital. The woman will thus have to work in the company of her two ex-lovers. Desperate people come to doctor Kovalchuk for she works real wonders. Doctor Kovalchuk not only dreams of reforms in the outdated medical system but also acts, meeting obstacles but not stopping. The changes are possible if, instead of idle waiting, everyone does their best. Every episode is a separate story from the life of the patients of the admission unit, where main characters work.

Popular Japanese actor, Matsuda Shota (Boys Over Flowers), stars in this picturesque and unique medical drama about a traveling doctor who can't seem to separate business from pleasure. A genius in his field, Sezaki Kota's strengths are undermined by his character flaws, namely his tendency to fall in love instantly with beautiful women. Keeping him in line is Nurse Togami Mako (Takei Emi), a former delinquent now dedicated to helping the less fortunate. Will Kota find his bride-to-be waiting on an upcoming island, or could his true love be the woman he hasn't fallen for?

Kenichi Tottori is a veterinarian known as "Doolittle". He's strict with his money and also the pet owners he comes across with. He is also a highly competent vet, who also helps pet owners. A love triangle then blooms between Kenichi, his co-worker Asuka Tajima and rival veterinarian Masaru Hanabishi.