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Kyumei Byoto 24-ji television series revival

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The medical drama series ‘Kyumei Byoto 24-ji’ (ER 24 Hours) returned for its sixth season on Fuji TV on October 12, 2026, following a 13-year hiatus. This season marks the franchise’s first appearance in the ‘Getsu 9’ time slot. Prior to the premiere, Fuji TV announced additional cast members, including Mayu Yokota and Shoki Nakayama as second-year medical residents Mei Tanaka and Tatsuhei Nagara. The actress Anna also returned to the franchise, transitioning from a former patient role to playing Yuuka Azechi, a fourth-year nurse. The premiere ~~episode~~ featured the reunion of lead actors Yosuke Eguchi and Nanako Matsushima as Issei Shindo and Kaede Kojima, marking their first collaboration in approximately 16 years. The plot centers on Kojima returning to the Metropolitan Third Hospital Emergency Center to mentor young doctors, including new cast members Taisei ~~Kido as Ren Miyazawa,~~ Kido, Riku ~~Hagiwara as Tomoya Amano,~~ Hagiwara, and Sei ~~Shiraishi as Ami Hiiragi.~~ Shiraishi. The episode’s tension escalated during an explosion accident that required Shindo to perform emergency surgery. Other returning cast members included Kazuki Sawamura and Tomito Hashima. The premiere achieved a 6.0% individual viewership rating in the Kanto region, representing a strong start for Fuji TV’s 2026 drama lineup and contrasting with the low ratings of other high-budget productions like ‘kiDnap ~~GAME’. The series also trended on social media following its broadcast.~~ GAME’, which recorded a 2.6% rating. As previously established, the season aims to address contemporary medical themes, including work-style reforms, generational gaps, and the ethics of life-saving technology in an aging society. Producer Ryotaro Adachi noted the intent to portray the diverse perspectives of both veteran and younger medical staff without relying on ‘simple generational conflicts.’ The production continues its musical association with DREAMS COME TRUE, who will release a limited edition EP on November 25 featuring the new theme song ‘Sayonara to ~~Baton.’~~ Baton’ alongside tracks from previous series.

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