Drama Digest
Alive – Gan Senmoni No Karte is a Japanese drama that portrays the life of a female oncologist named Ondo Kokoro. Her colleagues call her Dr. Onkoro for short and often tease her that she was born on this path. She is married to Takumi, whom she had known since her school days, and has a son. She led a pleasant and peaceful life until her husband had an accident and went into an unresponsive state though he had undergone emergency surgery. She conceals all her sufferings and pain behind a smile at the workplace though it has gotten hard for her to endure. Then she meets a gastroenterologist Kajiyama Kaoru who lights up her world with her cheerful nature and provides considerable emotional support and, helps her in her personal and professional life. She comforts her by being heather to her. She becomes Kokoro’s loving friend, with who she can always rely upon. Will Kokoro’s husband gain consciousness? Will Kajiyama Kaoru continues to be her friend until the end? Watch the drama to know how the story unravels.
The Feel-Good Part
The friendship between Kokoro and Kajiyama is the best part of the show. Their bond is what everyone would crave; it is a pure friendship; both comforts each other and becomes each other’s confidant. Kajiyama provides a ray of light to Kokoro’s dull life.
The Disappointing Part
The drama has a simple plot which the audience might find a boring story. There is not much screen space for the supporting characters, considering the main leads. It might not be appealing for all as some audiences may find the hospital scenes unexciting.
In-Depth Analysis
The drama tells the tale of Kokoro and Kajiyama’s bond. It is about their amiable life and their day-to-day life. The drama focuses on the importance of relationships and their value in an individual’s life.
Star Power
The actors are the star power of the show Matsushita Nao and Kimura Yoshino beautifully portrayed their respective roles as Kokoro and Kajiyama. The entire cast gave an impressive performance that has to be appreciated.
Overall Opinion
The drama is entertaining and content with friendship, love, and affection. It depicts the mental stress that Kokoro goes through and the progress that she makes after Kajiyama enters her life. For people who love to watch medical dramas, this is the right choice. Go for it to witness an enviable friendship between Kokoro and Kajiyama.
