Lucky Seven
Lucky Seven (Japanese: ラッキーセブン, Hepburn: Rakkī Sebun) is a Japanese television drama series that aired on Fuji TV from January 16 to March 19, 2012. The series consists of 10 episodes and centers on the professional and personal dynamics of a group of seven detectives working at a private investigation firm located in Kitashinagawa, Tokyo.
Plot
The story follows Shuntaro Tokita, a man who initially spends his time pursuing romantic interests rather than focusing on a career. His life takes an unexpected turn after he becomes the target of a surveillance operation conducted by the Lucky detective agency. After a confrontation with Teru Nitta, a detective at the firm, Shuntaro is eventually recruited by the agency's president, Toko Fujisaki. The series explores the collaborative efforts of the team as they navigate complex cases, despite their often conflicting personalities.
Cast
The series features an ensemble cast portraying the detectives and their associates:
- Jun Matsumoto as Shuntaro Tokita
- Eita as Teru Nitta
- Nanako Matsushima as Toko Fujisaki
- Yo Oizumi as Junpei Asahi
- Riisa Naka as Asuka Mizuno
- Kazue Fukiishi as Yuki Kirihara
- Takuzo Kadono as Masayoshi Tsukushi
Production and Reception
The series was directed by Shinsuke Sato, Takeshi Narita, Shin Hirano, and Kunihiro Nagase. The screenplay was written by a team including Shinsuke Sato, Akiko Nogi, Manabu Uda, Kaeko Hayafune, and Tatsuya Kanazawa. During its original broadcast run, the series achieved an average viewership rating of 15.6% in the Kanto region.
