Doctor Elise
- Kidari Studio (South Korea)
- Kadokawa Shoten (Japan)
service
- KakaoPage (South Korea)
- Piccoma (Japan)
- Tappytoon (English)
- Lezhin Comics (English)
- SEA: Plus Media Networks Asia
Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp (Korean: 외과의사 엘리제, romanized: Oegwauisa Ellije, Japanese: 外科医エリーゼ, romanized: Gekai Erīze) is a South Korean web novel written by Yuin. It was serialized in Kakao's KakaoPage service from December 2015 to April 2016. A webtoon adaptation illustrated by Mini was serialized in KakaoPage from September 2017 to February 2021. An anime television series adaptation produced by Maho Film aired from January to March 2024.
Plot
Elise was an unpopular, spoiled, and hot-headed empress. After the people rebel and she is executed, she reincarnates in the modern world with her memories intact. To atone for her previous life, she studies and becomes an expert doctor. When she dies in a plane crash, she wakes up as Elise again as a teenager. In an effort to not repeat her mistakes again, she gains popularity by setting up medical reforms and other improvements and aims to improve her relationship with her peers and the people.
Characters
- Elise (エリーゼ, Erīze) / Song Ji-hyeon (Korean: 송지현) / Aoi Takamoto (高本 葵, Takamoto Aoi)
- Voiced by: Yui Ishikawa[1]
- Formerly a terrible ruler, Elise double reincarnated in a closed loop between Earth and her native kingdom. Thanks to her medical knowledge from modern earth, she begins atonement by bringing up the health standards and survival rates.
- Linden (リンデン, Rinden)
- Voiced by: Yōhei Azakami[1]
- The crown prince of the empire, who in Elise’s first life had been her husband and executioner. As a member of the imperial family he possesses some magical skill like being able to change his appearance to his blonde hair blue eyes counterpart known as ‘Ron’.
- Graham (グレアム, Gureamu)
- Voiced by: Yoshimasa Hosoya[1]
- Ron (ロン)
- Voiced by: Satoshi Hino[2]
- Lenne De Clorance (レン・ド・クロレンス, Ren Do Kurorensu)
- Voiced by: Daisuke Ono[2]
- Chris De Clorance (クリス・ド・クロレンス, Kurisu Do Kurorensu)
- Voiced by: Hiro Shimono[2]
- Michael De Romanoff (ミハイル・ド・ロマノフ, Mihairu Do Romanofu)
- Voiced by: Soma Saito[2]
- Julian De Childe (ユリエン・ド・チャイルド, Yurien Do Chairudo)
- Voiced by: Megumi Han[2]
- Minchester De Romanoff (ミンチェスター・ド・ロマノフ, Minchesutā Do Romanofu)
- Voiced by: Kazuhiko Inoue[2]
Media
Novel
Written by Yuin, Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp was serialized on Kakao's KakaoPage service from December 30, 2015, to April 27, 2016,[3] and has been published in four volumes.[4] A side story was released from May 4 to 30, 2016. A second side story was serialized from September 19 to November 27, 2017.[3]
Webtoon
A webtoon adaptation illustrated by Mini was serialized in KakaoPage from September 18, 2017, to February 16, 2021,[5] and has been compiled into ten volumes by Pinetoon (Korean: 파인툰).[4][6] The series is published digitally in English by Tappytoon and Lezhin Comics.[7][8] In Japan, the webtoon has been released digitally on Kakao's Piccoma service,[9] and published in print by Kadokawa Shoten.[10]
Anime
An anime television series adaptation was announced on February 28, 2023.[11] It is produced by Maho Film and directed by Kumiko Habara, with scripts supervised by Deko Akao, character designed by Yūko Watanabe, and music composed by Ken Itō.[12][4] The series aired from January 10 to March 27, 2024, on AT-X and other networks.[1][2] The opening theme song is "Believer", performed by Yui Ishikawa, while the ending theme song is "Listen", performed by Maju Arai.[13] Crunchyroll licensed the series.[14] Plus Media Networks Asia licensed the series in Southeast Asia.[15]
Episodes
No. | Title [16][a] | Directed by [16] | Written by [16] | Storyboarded by [16] | Original air date [18] |
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1 | "Atonement" Transliteration: "Tsugunai" (Japanese: 償い) | Kumiko Habara | Deko Akao | Kumiko Habara | January 10, 2024 (2024-01-10) |
2 | "A Gamble" Transliteration: "Kake" (Japanese: 賭け) | Kyohei Oyabu | Deko Akao | Kumiko Habara | January 17, 2024 (2024-01-17) |
3 | "The Lady Saint" Transliteration: "Seijo" (Japanese: 聖女) | Yoshihisa Matsumoto | Maika Shizuhara | Yoshihisa Matsumoto | January 24, 2024 (2024-01-24) |
4 | "Which Way the Wind Blows" Transliteration: "Satsuzen" (Japanese: 颯然) | Katsumi Minokuchi | Sawako Hirabayashi | Kunihisa Sugishima | January 31, 2024 (2024-01-31) |
5 | "Ordeal" Transliteration: "Shiren" (Japanese: 試練) | Naoyoshi Kusaka | Toshima Hara | Dojagagen | February 7, 2024 (2024-02-07) |
6 | "Daylight Fantasies, Nighttime Dreams" Transliteration: "Chusouyamu" (Japanese: 昼想夜夢) | Hidetoshi Watanabe | Sawako Hirabayashi | Takeshi Mori | February 14, 2024 (2024-02-14) |
7 | "Reminiscence" Transliteration: "Tsuioku" (Japanese: 追憶) | Tomihiko Okubo | Toshima Hara | Takeshi Mori | February 21, 2024 (2024-02-21) |
8 | "Days Long Ago" Transliteration: "Sekijitsu" (Japanese: 昔日) | Yoshihisa Matsumoto | Maika Shizuhara | Yoshihisa Matsumoto | February 28, 2024 (2024-02-28) |
9 | "After The Storm" Transliteration: "Arashi no Ato" (Japanese: 嵐の後) | Naoyoshi Kusaka | Deko Akao | Dojagagen | March 6, 2024 (2024-03-06) |
10 | "For a Brief While" Transliteration: "Tamayura" (Japanese: 玉響) | Kyohei Oyabu | Sawako Hirabayashi | Takeshi Mori | March 13, 2024 (2024-03-13) |
11 | "A Wish" Transliteration: "Negai" (Japanese: 願い) | Katsumi Minokuchi | Deko Akao | Kumiko Habara, Takeshi Mori | March 20, 2024 (2024-03-20) |
12 | "A Path" Transliteration: "Michi" (Japanese: 道) | Naoyoshi Kusaka | Deko Akao | Kumiko Habara | March 27, 2024 (2024-03-27) |
Notes
- ^ All English titles are taken from Crunchyroll.[17]
References
- ^ a b c d Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 29, 2023). "Doctor Elise Anime Reveals Main Cast, Promo Video, January 2024 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g Cayanan, Joanna (December 13, 2023). "Doctor Elise Anime's Main Promo Video Reveals More Cast, Staff, January 10 Debut; Previews Theme Songs". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ a b 외과의사 엘리제 (in Korean). KakaoPage. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ a b c Mateo, Alex (February 27, 2023). "Surgeon Elise Manwha Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ 외과의사 엘리제 (in Korean). KakaoPage. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ 외과의사 엘리제 1(일반판) (in Korean). Kyobo Book Centre. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp". Tappytoon. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ Doctor Elise. Lezhin Comics. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ 天才外科医が1度目の人生に逆戻り、皇后としてやり直すピッコマ新連載. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. July 25, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ 転生して外科医になった元皇后が、1度目の人生に戻って?「外科医エリーゼ」1巻. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. August 5, 2019. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ 『外科医エリーゼ』、TVアニメ化!ティザービジュアル&メインスタッフ公開. Livedoor News (in Japanese). February 28, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ 外科医エリーゼ:“医療×転生ファンタジー”がテレビアニメ化 MAHO FILM制作. Mantan Web (in Japanese). February 28, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (November 1, 2023). "Doctor Elise Anime Unveils Character Video, Theme Song Artists". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (November 30, 2023). "Crunchyroll Streams Banished From The Heroes' Party Season 2, Doctor Elise, Tsukimichi Season 2". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (December 29, 2023). "Aniplus Asia Airs Simulcast of Doctor Elise Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Sutōrī | Terebi Anime "Gekai Erīze" Koshiki Saito" STORY | TVアニメ「外科医エリーゼ」公式サイト [Story | TV Anime "Doctor Elise" Official Site]. surgeon-elise.com (in Japanese). Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ "Watch Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp - Crunchyroll". Crunchyroll. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ "On'ea | Terebi Anime "Gekai Erīze" Koshiki Saito" ONAIR | TVアニメ「外科医エリーゼ」公式サイト [On Air | TV Anime "Doctor Elise" Official Site]. surgeon-elise.com (in Japanese). Retrieved January 10, 2024.
External links
- Official novel website at KakaoPage (in Korean)
- Official webtoon website at KakaoPage (in Korean)
- Official anime website (in Japanese)
- Doctor Elise (manhwa) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
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