Doku (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 1996, Doku is a drama series.
What it’s about. This is a sweet love story between 29-yr-old Yuki and 20 yr-old Doku. The story begins when Yuki, an ordinary OL, traveled to Vietnam and was rescued by a quiet young man, Doku. After she returned to Japan, she quit her job and decided to become an Japanese teacher. On the first day of her class, she was surprised to find out that Doku was also in her class!! Since it was the first day (and first time) of her teaching, she was too nervous and was laughed at by the students. As she started to cry in front of the class, Doku stood up and walked toward her, smiling and telling her, "Please show us your courage!!"
Who’s in it. Doku stars Shingo Katori as Doku, Narumi Yasuda as Yuki Nagase, Kazuyuki Aijima and Miho Kanno as Li Ming, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Doku has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doku page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doku tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doku (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doku change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doku worth watching?
- Doku holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Doku?
- Doku stars Shingo Katori, Narumi Yasuda, Kazuyuki Aijima, Miho Kanno and Ryūzō Hayashi.
- When was Doku released?
- Doku was released in 1996.