Dr. Rintarō

Dr.Rintarō (Dr.倫太郎, English title "Dr. Rintaro, Psychiatrist") is a Japanese television drama series based on the novel by Shinkai Sei.

[1] It premiered on NTV on 15 April 2015, starring Masato Sakai in the lead role.

[2] It received the viewership rating of 12.7% on average.

featured several skits titled Dr. Parutaro (Dr.パル太郎), in which the titular doctor, portrayed by Haruka Shimazaki, is a deadpan "psychiatrist for idols" who offers dubious advice to her patients.

The character has also appeared in a live performance.