Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective (2025)
A Japanese anime mystery series where a brilliant hospital diagnostician unravels deadly medical enigmas and crimes no one else can solve.
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective - Series Information
- Original Title: 天久鷹央の推理カルテ
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Mystery
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 2, 2025 (United States - TV-14), January 2, 2025 (Australia - M), January 2, 2025 (Brazil - 14), January 2, 2025 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV
- Alternative Titles: Ameku Takao's Detective Karte (JP), 天久鹰央的事件病历簿 (CN), Ameku Takao no Suiri Karte (ES), Ameku Takao's Mystery Medical Record (US)
- Production Companies: project No.9, Aniplex, Straight Edge, BS11, Crunchyroll, Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha
- Production Countries: Japan
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective - Plot
Ten'ikai General Hospital's Supervisory Department of Diagnostic Pathology handles cases other physicians deem too difficult to treat. It's also where bizarre mysteries surface, from unexplained illnesses to strange murders even the police can't solve. At the center of it all is Takao Ameku, a brilliant doctor determined to reveal the shocking truth behind these anomalies.
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see Takao Ameku's razor-sharp mind in action.
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Ayane Sakura as Takao Ameku (voice)
- Kensho Ono as Yu 'Kotori' Takanashi (voice)
- Manaka Iwami as Mai Konoike (voice)
- Nana Mizuki as Mazuru Ameku (voice)
- Hiroaki Hirata as Kimiyasu Sakurai (voice)
- Junichi Suwabe as Ryuya Naruse (voice)
- Akio Otsuka as Muneharu Murota (voice)
- Fumihiko Tachiki as Owashi Ameku (voice)
- Takaya Hashi as Masaaki Ikari (voice)
- Kikunosuke Toya as Masashi Kagaya (voice)
Writers
- Satoru Sugisawa
- Mikito Chinen
- Yuko Kakihara
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective - FAQs
What is Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective about?
Set in Ten'ikai General Hospital's Supervisory Department of Diagnostic Pathology, the series follows Takao Ameku, a razor-sharp doctor who tackles cases other physicians refuse — from unexplained illnesses to murders the police can't crack. Each episode blends medical intrigue with sharp detective work.
Where can I stream Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective?
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Rakuten Viki (including a free ad-supported option). It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Is Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective based on a book?
The anime is adapted from the light novel series Ameku Takao no Suiri Karte, written by Atsuto Ito and illustrated by Yuki Kodama. The novels were published by Kobunsha and follow the same brilliant, socially unconventional doctor navigating medical mysteries.
How many episodes does Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective have?
The series runs for 12 episodes in its main season, with 3 additional special episodes available under Season 0. Each episode has an average runtime of around 24 minutes, making it a compact and easy-to-binge watch.
Does Takao Ameku have Asperger's syndrome in the anime?
Takao Ameku is portrayed with traits strongly associated with Asperger's syndrome — exceptional analytical intelligence, social detachment, and a blunt, unconventional manner. While the series doesn't always label it explicitly, her neurodivergent characterization is central to both her genius and her interpersonal dynamics.
Who voices Takao Ameku in the anime?
Takao Ameku is voiced by Ayane Sakura, one of Japan's most prolific voice actresses known for roles in My Hero Academia and Oshi no Ko. Kensho Ono voices her assistant Yu 'Kotori' Takanashi, with Manaka Iwami and Nana Mizuki rounding out the main cast.
Is Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective worth watching?
If you enjoy mystery anime with a medical twist, it's a solid pick. The show earns praise for its clever case-of-the-week format, a compelling lead character, and a satisfying blend of detective reasoning and hospital drama. Fans of The Apothecary Diaries or Monster will likely find it engaging.
What anime are similar to Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective?
Fans of the series often enjoy Monster (2004), The Apothecary Diaries (2023), ERASED (2016), Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation (2015), and Detective Conan (1996). These share the same blend of mystery-driven storytelling, sharp protagonists, and investigative tension.
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