TV Asahi’s medical drama “Crossroad” Episode 4 premieres in Japan
Episode 4 of the Japanese medical drama クロスロード ～救命救急の約束～ aired on TV Asahi on 28 July 2026. The episode stars Imada Miso as doctor Haruka and features guest appearances by Kurosawa Tomika, Sakurai Junko and Hoshino Anna. It follows teenage overdose patient Wakaba Mami, whose mother appears indifferent, and school teacher Murase Ran, who hides a pregnancy and refuses testing. The emergency team attempts an unprecedented combined surgery to save both the teacher and her unborn child.
Social‑media reactions highlighted the drama’s realistic portrayal of Kumamoto’s emergency workers and noted its educational value about life and death. Episodes 1‑3 have already accumulated 6.89 million missed‑stream views on TVer. Behind‑the‑scenes videos were released on the series’ YouTube channel and TVer, with additional special clips scheduled for early August.
Entities: Hoshino Anna · Imada Miso · Kurosawa Tomika · Sakurai Junko · TV Asahi
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Social‑media comments praised the drama for highlighting Kumamoto’s emergency workers and teaching about life. (be54b150-6833-4508-a67e-d9bcc3ac85b4)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Behind‑the‑scenes videos were released on the series’ YouTube channel and TVer, with additional clips scheduled for early August. (4f1e15c7-8aa3-460f-ac2c-256629a3de23)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Plot includes teenage overdose patient Wakaba Mami and school teacher Murase Ran who hides a pregnancy and refuses medical tests. (a4e23fdb-fbb2-44e3-b86d-17fc7a7731a5, be54b150-6833-4508-a67e-d9bcc3ac85b4, 4f1e15c7-8aa3-460f-ac2c-256629a3de23)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The episode features guest appearances by Kurosawa Tomika, Sakurai Junko and Hoshino Anna. (a4e23fdb-fbb2-44e3-b86d-17fc7a7731a5, be54b150-6833-4508-a67e-d9bcc3ac85b4, 4f1e15c7-8aa3-460f-ac2c-256629a3de23)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Episodes 1‑3 accumulated 6.89 million missed‑stream views on TVer. (4f1e15c7-8aa3-460f-ac2c-256629a3de23)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Episode 4 of “Crossroad – Rescue Emergency Promise” aired on 28 July 2026 on TV Asahi in Japan. (a4e23fdb-fbb2-44e3-b86d-17fc7a7731a5, be54b150-6833-4508-a67e-d9bcc3ac85b4, 4f1e15c7-8aa3-460f-ac2c-256629a3de23)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The emergency team attempts a combined surgery to save both the teacher and her unborn child. (a4e23fdb-fbb2-44e3-b86d-17fc7a7731a5, 4f1e15c7-8aa3-460f-ac2c-256629a3de23)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Imada Miso stars as doctor Haruka in episode 4. (4f1e15c7-8aa3-460f-ac2c-256629a3de23)