Season 1 • Episode 31
LatestThe story contrasts the life of two doctors, former classmates and now both assistant professors at Naniwa University Hospital in Osaka. The brilliant and ambitious surgeon Goro Zaizen stops at nothing to rise to a position of eminence and authority, while the friendly Shuji Satomi busies himself with his patients and research.
Acting
Jirō Tamiya's chilling transformation from idealist to monster.
Writing
The novel adaptation that defined Japanese medical drama.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This 1978 adaptation of Toyoko Yamasaki's novel created the 'medical corruption' genre that dominates Japanese TV to this day.
The title refers to the actual white tower of Osaka University Hospital — still standing, still intimidating.
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