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REVIEW: ‘Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective’ Delivers A Procedural Anime Experience

Charles HartfordBy Charles Hartford01/23/20255 Mins Read
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Ameku MD Doctor Detective, produced by Project No.9, follows Takao Ameku (Ayane Sakura, Dan Da Dan), head of Ten’ikai General Hospital’s Supervisory Department of Diagnostic Pathology, as she solves bizarre medical cases with the help of her assistant, Yuu Takanashi (Kenshô Ono, Summer Time Rendering). Ameku thrives on the bizarre and extraordinary, gleefully taking on cases other doctors won’t touch in the name of her boundless curiosity and desire to help her patients.

It’s sometimes easy to forget that anime is a medium, not a genre. With well-worn concepts taking up much of the scene, it can be easy to think of it only as isekai, battle-shonen, and high school romances. However, occasionally anime steps out of its comfort zone to remind us that any story can be told within the wide-spanning medium. Ameku MD Doctor Detective does just that as it brings the medical procedural format to anime fans.

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Thankfully, Ameku isn’t the condescending genius-type in Ameku M.D. Doctor Detective.

Ameku MD Doctor Detective

The series thus far follows Ameku as she explores three unique mysteries over the first four episodes. As expected, the doctor possesses an extremely sharp mind that can unravel these confusing cases in a way others cannot. Happily, this genius is not paired with the condescending outlook many such characters are given. While Ameku isn’t shy about her exceptional insights and is always more than happy to puff up her chest at her latest brilliant deduction, she never looks down on those who cannot see what she does. Rather, she often seems to derive joy in catching others up, making her a refreshing change of pace for this style of series. 

Despite sparing its lead a harsh edge to her personality, Ameku MD Doctor Detective does make sure the genius comes with her drawbacks. Ameku can become overzealous in her investigations. Her need to not waste time can exacerbate misunderstandings, creating obstacles that don’t have to be there. This zeal comes hand-in-hand with a tendency to hyper-fixate on cases, leaving others to deal with secondary details she can’t be bothered to notice.

These foibles are delivered in the perfect amounts, allowing Ameku to land firmly in the “quirky” region of the character spectrum. Although she demands a lot from those around her, especially Takanashi, her enthusiasm and desire to help those suffering in the bizarre medical cases she takes on make it clear why many choose to tolerate her shortcomings.

Takanashi provides an anchor for the series amidst Ameku’s storm of chaotic energy. Often frustrated with the demands put on him by his supervisor, Takanashi can move past Ameku’s annoying tendencies thanks to everything she strives to accomplish. Despite frequently struggling to keep up with Ameku physically and mentally, the junior doctor never fails to see all of his experiences as worthwhile due to his knowledge growing with each case. He even shows a highly protective streak where Ameku is concerned, stepping in when the odd threat arises, further cementing his respect for his boss.

Besides Ameku herself, the cases are the star of Ameku MD Doctor Detective.

Ameku M.D. Doctor Detective

The other core element of Ameku MD Doctor Detective that shines bright is the mysteries themselves. The series has explored a set of interesting and unique cases. The opening two-episode case gets the series off to an exceptionally strong start, as it wastes no time establishing just how off the beaten path some of the mysteries will go.

After its initial offerings, the only major concern with Ameku MD Doctor Detective is one that plagues many procedurals: repetitiveness. While the “what” of each mystery is always interesting, how they will get there is solely on the shoulders of Ameku. She does the leg work and leads everyone else around by the nose as she pieces it all together herself. No one thus far has given anything more to a case’s solution than saying a random thing that triggers an “ah ha!” moment for Ameku. Furthermore, once she comes to a conclusion, it is always right.

The visual presentation brings out the good doctor’s enthusiasm and spirit. The animation leans hard into Ameku’s more eccentric personality traits, delivering a fair amount of visual humor. Strong choices in lighting and settings also enhance this upbeat energy. Much of the series is bright, playing into its higher humor well.

While a lot of the series is built on humor and charm, it is a medical show. When patients suffer, Ameku slides smoothly into doctor mode, and the series adapts its tone well. It allows the medical concerns that face patients to feel serious while not allowing visuals or other elements to clash with the show’s overall tone.

Ameku MD Doctor Detective comes out of the gate with fun characters and unique mysteries. While its story structure may grow repetitive, the series’ strengths significantly outweigh this problem. It provides a fun and engaging watch that feels unique in anime.

Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective is streaming now on Crunchyroll.

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