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Forbidden Practices

雲の階段

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2013
1 Season
10 Episodes
JA
Ended

About

Saburo works at a medical office on The Izu Islands, which has seen its population dwindle over the years. Even though Saburo doesn't have a medical license, he performs operations under the instructions of Dr. Muraki. Because of his gifted dexterity and sincerity, people call him the Young Doctor. Saburo becomes conflicted over his position, but he convinces himself that what he is doing is helping people. Saburo becomes is also loved by nurse Akiko Suzuki and Akiko Tasaka, who is the daughter of the director of a general hospital in Tokyo. ~~ Based on the novel "Kumo no Kaidan" by Junichi Watanabe.

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Episodes

Season 1

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E1

The Unlicensed Doctor with an Immoral Scalpel and the Two Women Who Love Him

Apr 17, 2013

Aikawa Subaro, recent inhabitant of the lonely and remote island of Mikotojima, works as a clerk for the sole medical clinic on the island. The Director of the clinic, having taken a liking to Subaro, has been training him to give medical treatments. But as an unlicensed practitioner, what Subaro has been reluctantly doing is illegal. Still, with only one doctor on the island, not many are putting up a fuss. Just as Subaro begins a tentative relationship with the nurse Suzuki Akiko, another Akiko arrives on the island. Tasaka Akiko arrives by ship with several of her friends but seems distant and troubled; a sign Subaro quickly picks up on. But now that an emergency has come up and the sole doctor is gone, Subaro may have to prove his mettle sooner than expected.

E2

Nurse VS Daughter! The Forbidden Love Triangle the Unlicensed Doctor Falls Into

Apr 24, 2013

Subaro deals with the fallout of Tasaka Akiko's recovery while also trying to work on his relationship with Suzuki Akiko. But doubts of his being able to continue as an unlicensed doctor pressure him to find his own way forward.

E3

The Crisis of the Unlicensed Doctor When a Genuine Doctor Appears!

May 1, 2013

Subaro returns to the island only to discover that a replacement doctor has arrived. Now that Subaro has gone back to being just a clerk, when the other Akiko arrives looking for some follow-up work to her operation, he'll be hard pressed to help her. But the new doctor may not turn out as well as the islanders had hoped for.

E4

The Unlicensed Doctor Goes to a Major Hospital! The Kiss of Betrayal and Ambition

May 8, 2013

Subaro has left the island and arrived at the Tokyo hospital Tasaka Akiko's parents run. His entry as a surgeon for the hospital seems to be going smoothly, but there are some worrisome hiccups for him. Meanwhile Suzuki Akiko ponders the change in her own destiny and what, if anything, she can do about it, which leads to a shocking turn of events.

E5

The False Wedding Ceremony... A Mother's Desperate Tears of Anxious Revival

May 15, 2013

While Subaro continues to deepen his relationship with Tasaka Akiko and grow accustomed to the hospital, he finds himself still lingering over memories of Suzuki Akiko who he suspects might not be dead after all and his abhorrence for his bride-to-be's friends. Still, Subaro is determined to keep his secret intact.

E6

The Abandoned Woman's Revenge?! The Mysterious Document Exposing His True Nature

May 22, 2013

Saburo finds Suzuki Akiko's sudden appearance as a nurse disconcerting, especially as she goes around mentioning secrets from their time together on the island. Meanwhile, Tasaka Akiko finds her relationship with Saburo strained by the other Akiko as well.

E7

A Doctor at Last... The Debacle of the Reckless Operation

May 29, 2013

Sabruo, having cleared most of the obstacles in his path towards becoming a true doctor, begins feeling his oats when he's even able to best an eminent Professor. But his idyll may be short-lived as someone from his past reappears with knowledge of his current self and when a dangerous operation comes along that even he isn't quite up to.

E8

Do I Have the Qualifications to Save the Life of My Island Teacher?!

Jun 5, 2013

Sabruo's wife Akiko is worried enough over recent events to confront her father about her husband only to learn the shocking truth.

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About Forbidden Practices

Saburo works at a medical office on The Izu Islands, which has seen its population dwindle over the years. Even though Saburo doesn't have a medical license, he performs operations under the instructions of Dr. Muraki. Because of his gifted dexterity and sincerity, people call him the Young Doctor. Saburo becomes conflicted over his position, but he convinces himself that what he is doing is helping people. Saburo becomes is also loved by nurse Akiko Suzuki and Akiko Tasaka, who is the daughter of the director of a general hospital in Tokyo. ~~ Based on the novel "Kumo no Kaidan" by Junichi Watanabe. Across 1 season and 10 episodes, originally airing on Nippon TV.

Forbidden Practices Cast and Characters

The cast features Fumino Kimura (as Akiko Tasaka), Izumi Inamori (as Akiko Suzuki), Hiroki Hasegawa (as Saburo Aikawa), Masato Hagiwara (as Yohei Takaoka), and Aoi Nakabeppu (as Kawai Yukari). Their performances are a major reason Forbidden Practices has built such a passionate audience.

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Forbidden Practices flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy Japonés storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Forbidden Practices has 10 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.

Is Forbidden Practices good? What's the rating?

Forbidden Practices holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 2 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of Forbidden Practices?

The main cast includes Fumino Kimura, Izumi Inamori, Hiroki Hasegawa, and Masato Hagiwara, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Forbidden Practices available in Japonés?

Yes — Forbidden Practices was originally produced in Japonés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was Forbidden Practices released?

Forbidden Practices first aired in 2013.

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How many seasons and episodes does Forbidden Practices have?

Forbidden Practices currently has 1 season and a total of 10 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Forbidden Practices about?

Saburo works at a medical office on The Izu Islands, which has seen its population dwindle over the years. Even though Saburo doesn't have a medical license, he performs operations under the instructions of Dr. Muraki. Because of his gifted dexterity and sincerity, people call him the Young Doctor. Saburo becomes co… It belongs to the Drama, Comedy genres.

In which language is Forbidden Practices originally available?

Forbidden Practices was originally produced in JA. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Forbidden Practices first released?

Forbidden Practices first premiered on April 17, 2013 (2013). The series has since concluded its run.

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