Anti-Hero (2024 Japanese TV Series)

Anti-Hero (Japanese: アンチヒーロー) is a Japanese legal drama television series that aired on TBS from April 14 to June 16, 2024. The series consists of 10 episodes and was broadcast in the network's Sunday 21:00 time slot.

Promotional poster for the television drama Anti-Hero.

Premise

The series centers on a lawyer, portrayed by Hiroki Hasegawa, who operates within the Japanese legal system, which is noted for its high conviction rate of 99.9% in criminal cases. Despite the presence of conclusive evidence against his clients, the protagonist seeks to secure acquittals, exploring the moral ambiguity where the lines between good and evil can shift.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast including:

Hiroki Hasegawa as Masaki Akizumi
Takumi Kitamura as Shuto Akamine
Mayu Hotta as Asuka Shinomiya
Yuko Oshima as Rin Shiraki
Yoshino Kimura as Ayuka Midorikawa
Mansai Nomura as Taisuke Datehara

Production and Broadcast

Anti-Hero was directed by Kenta Tanaka, Yohei Miyazaki, and Koya Shimada. The screenplay was written by Nana Yamamoto, Lee Jen-Mei, Hayato Miyamoto, and Teppei Fukuda. The series occupied the Sunday 21:00 time slot on TBS, following Sayonara Maestro and preceding Black Forceps Season 2: The Devil Surgeon, which premiered on July 7, 2024.

Reception

The series achieved an average viewership rating of 10.8% in the Kanto region during its 10-episode run.