Startling Doctor English Sub & Dub

About Startling Doctor

Here is what Startling Doctor (どっきりドクター) is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy and slice of life anime by Studio Pierrot (1998). In short: Haruka Nishikikoji is an overweight doctor that never seems to attract any girls. Fate comes across a way as he lands a job as a doctor in an elementary school, wherein his workplace can be found on top of the schools' roof and the actual clinic looks like a medieval castle.

Also worth knowing: Just when everything seems to go downhill, a surprise came one day, her first love Koizumi Miyuki, applies as her soon to be nurse.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Kouichi Yamadera as Haruka Nishikikoji and Houko Kuwashima as Miyuki Koizumi. Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series. At 26 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio Pierrot, which means the visual identity of Startling Doctor follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Kouichi Yamadera as Haruka Nishikikoji, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1998, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.