68 minSeason 1 • Episode 10
LatestJapan has a conviction rate of 99.9% for criminal cases that go to trial. A lawyer (Hiroki Hasegawa) is able to defeat those odds and obtain an acquittal for his client, even though there's conclusive evidence that says otherwise. Sometimes, due to minor things, good and evil can switch sides and good people can become bad people.
Acting
Hasegawa's smug charisma makes you root for the wrong side.
Writing
Taut scripts that weaponize Japan's real conviction rate statistics.
Direction
Tense courtroom blocking that turns dialogue into combat.
Creator
Kazutaka Iida
Hiroki Hasegawa
Akizumi Masaki
Takumi Kitamura
Akamine Shuto
Mayu Hotta
Shinomiya Asuka
Yuko Oshima
Shiraki Rin
Yoshino Kimura
Midorikawa Ayuka
Mansai Nomura
Datehara Taisuke
Takanori Iwata
Hiyama Keita
Misuzu Kanno
Seko Narumi
Yasufumi Hayashi
Aoyama Kenji
Hana Kondo
Makino Saya
Coki Yamashita
Kikuchi Daiki
Ryo Tamaki
Todo Aki
Naoto Ogata
Shimizu Yusaku
Naohito Fujiki
Kurata Isao
Yoshihiko Hosoda
Matsunaga Rihito
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Japan's actual 99.9% conviction rate reflects a system where prosecutors only bring cases they can win, making acquittals statistically and socially shocking — the show weaponizes this real institutional pressure.
Hasegawa modeled Akizumi's physicality on predatory animals — notice how he never blinks first in staring contests with judges.
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