However, Asagao not only lost her mother (Ishida Hikari) in the Great East Japan Earthquake but continues to feel raw grief that the body has not even been found. She is a loving, compassionate and sincere young woman who cares more about others than herself. While she is still a novice, she possesses outstanding skills and a wealth of knowledge that has earned her the respect of the people around her. Synopsis: Maki Asagao (Ueno Juri) is a rookie forensic pathologist who works at Kouun University’s Department of Forensic Medicine in Kanagawa Prefecture. Original Work: Kansatsui Asagao by Kagawa MasahitoĬast: Ueno Juri, Tokito Saburo, Kazama Shunsuke, Shida Mirai, Nakao Akiyoshi, Morimoto Shintaro, Sakanoue Akane, Totsugi Shigeyuki, Hiraiwa Kami, Yamaguchi Tomoko, Ishida Hikari, Miyake Hiroki, Itao Itsuji, Emoto Akira, Takahashi Tsutomu (guest star), Ukaji Takashi (guest star), Kamio Yu (guest star), Kanno Misuzu (guest star), Okada Yoshinori (guest star), Yamamoto Mirai (guest star)
Scriptwriter: Nemoto Nonji ( Fruits Takuhaibin, Ten Tenhodori no Kaidanji, Izakaya Fuji)
