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2001-01-08 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.9

Drama

Former delinquent turned unconventional prosecutor Kohei Kuryu shakes up the legal world with his street-smart instincts and unorthodox style, clashing with ambitious colleague Maiko Amamiya while his relentless pursuit of justice gradually transforms those around him.

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Production companies
Fuji Television Network
Countries
Japan
Status
Returning Series

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Takuya KimuraTakuya KimuraKohei Kuryu / 久利生公平
Bokuzo MasanaBokuzo MasanaSyuji Ido / 井户秀二
Takuzo KadonoTakuzo KadonoYutaka Ushimaru / 牛丸丰
Masanobu KatsumuraMasanobu KatsumuraTatsuo Egami / 江上达夫
Norito YashimaNorito YashimaKenji Endo / 远藤贤司
Fumiyo KohinataFumiyo KohinataTakayuki Suetsugu / 末次隆之
KatsuyaKatsuyaKeita Kosugi
Keiko KitagawaKeiko KitagawaChika Asagi / 麻木千佳
Hajime OkayamaHajime OkayamaOtsuka
Tetta SugimotoTetta SugimotoMasashi Tamura / 田村雅史
Gaku HamadaGaku HamadaDaisuke Uno / 宇野大介
Yutaka MatsushigeYutaka MatsushigeKenzaburo Kawajiri
Yoh YoshidaYoh YoshidaReiko Baba / 马场礼子
Yoji TanakaYoji TanakaBartender / 酒保

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