# Release of Japanese medical drama Analog Nurse

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-japanese-medical-drama-analog-nurse
> Updated: 2026-10-24T02:12:47.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

TV Asahi released a promotional video for the medical drama ‘Analog Nurse: What is Digital Anyway?!’, starring Nao Matsushita. The series, which premiered on October 22, 2026, follows Akari Nasuda, a freelance nurse who utilizes intuition and senses instead of digital systems or AI.

The production is part of a trilogy connecting the worlds of ‘Doctor X’ and ‘The Travel Nurse’. Following its debut, the series recorded a household viewership rating of 10.1% in the Kanto region. The premiere included cameos by Kiichi Nakai and Masaki Okada to link the narrative to ‘The Travel Nurse’. Industry discussions have emerged regarding a potential crossover appearance by Ryoko Yonekura to further increase viewership.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Drama Analog Nurse achieves strong viewership debut

The drama ‘Analog Nurse’ debuted with a 10.1% viewership rating, part of a shared universe with ‘Doctor X’. Discussions are reportedly underway for a potential appearance by Ryoko Yonekura.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/drama-analog-nurse-achieves-strong-viewership-debut

### 2026-10-20: Nao Matsushita to star in medical drama ‘Analog Nurse’

Nao Matsushita stars as a freelance, analog-focused nurse in the upcoming TV Asahi drama ‘Analog Nurse’, part of a connected medical drama trilogy.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nao-matsushita-to-star-in-medical-drama-analog-nurse

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