Drama Analog Nurse achieves strong viewership debut

The new TV Asahi drama ‘Analog Nurse: Digitaltte nannandayo!?’ premiered on October 22, 2026, recording a household viewership rating of 10.1% in the Kanto region. The series stars Nao Matsushita as Akari Nasuda, a freelance nurse who relies on her senses rather than AI or digital technology.

The production is part of a shared cinematic universe created by screenwriter Miho Nakazono, serving as a culmination of a trilogy that includes ‘Doctor X’ and ‘The Travel Nurse’. The premiere featured a cameo by Kiichi Nakai and Masaki Okada, linking the story to ‘The Travel Nurse’.

Industry sources suggest discussions are underway regarding the potential appearance of Ryoko Yonekura, who portrays the iconic Daimon Michiko in ‘Doctor X’. Such a crossover is viewed as a strategic move to further boost viewership ratings.