Doctor

The doctor who diagnosed Setsuko's malnutrition and debilitation

The doctor who diagnosed Setsuko's malnutrition and debilitation and advised building nourishment. Appears accompanying Seita to the hospital in the latter part of the story.

Quotes

  • There's nothing to do but build up nourishment.

Trivia

  • The only medical professional in the film who diagnoses Setsuko's malnutrition.
  • The doctor wanted to help Setsuko but was powerless against wartime material shortages.

Alternate names

Doctor Setsuko's attending physician

Tags

Grave of the Fireflies war malnutrition doctor war orphan eating disorder old woman wartime medical care war movie

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Depicted in the film as a refined and composed middle-aged man with a polite demeanor befitting a medical professional.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Iconic items
  • white coat
  • stethoscope
  • medical chart

Personality and abilities

Core personality
compassion
Detailed personality
Accurately and calmly diagnoses patient Setsuko's condition and gives encouraging advice to Seita. Even in the chaotic post-war period, conveys a sense of duty as a medical professional.
Keywords
  • kind
  • calm
  • thoughtful
  • earnest
  • patient
Talents
  • medical knowledge
  • diagnostic ability
  • patient care ability
Skills
  • examination
  • nutritional guidance
  • disease observation
Motivation
Amid the chaos of war, to save patients' lives and restore their health even a little.
Favorite foods
healthy food, nutritious foods
Disliked situations
chaos caused by war, helplessness

History

Backstory
One of the doctors who has seen many patients suffering from malnutrition in the chaotic wartime medical field. Examines Setsuko and urges her to take nourishment regardless of appearances to aid recovery, but also witnesses the limits due to material shortages.
Debut date
October 1, 1987
Work title
Grave of the Fireflies (novel)
Media type
Manga

Setsuko's examination

Significant event
Setsuko's examination
Description
Accurately diagnoses Setsuko's severe debilitation due to extreme malnutrition and informs Seita that treatment requires intake of nourishment.

Relationships

Setsuko

Patient

Examined Setsuko debilitated by malnutrition and provided care advice

Seita

Guardian

During the examination with Setsuko, explained and emphasized the importance of nourishment

hospital staff

hospital staff: unknown

Media appearances

Grave of the Fireflies (1988 anime film)

Anime / Supporting

Released April 16, 1988

Voice cast and creators

Akiyuki Nosaka

Creator name
Akiyuki Nosaka
Role
Original author

Isao Takahata

Creator name
Isao Takahata
Role
Director

Studio Ghibli

Creator name
Studio Ghibli
Role
Animation studio

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