Shichinin no Onna Bengoshi (2006)

Shichinin no Onna Bengoshi (Japanese: ７人の女弁護士) is a Japanese television drama series that aired on TV Asahi from April 13 to June 8, 2006. The series consists of nine episodes and focuses on a law firm composed of seven female attorneys who specialize in representing women facing legal challenges, including cases of sexual harassment, domestic issues, and various criminal matters.

Promotional image for the 2006 television drama Shichinin no Onna Bengoshi.

Plot

The story centers on the professional and personal dynamics of a law firm dedicated to assisting women in vulnerable situations. The narrative introduces Maki Todo, played by Yumiko Shaku, a spirited and energetic newcomer to the firm. Under the leadership of Misako Sugimura, portrayed by Yoko Nogiwa, the firm takes on complex cases. A significant plot point involves Sugimura assigning a high-stakes case to the inexperienced Todo, a decision that creates tension and apprehension among her more seasoned colleagues.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast of attorneys and supporting characters:

Yumiko Shaku as Maki Todo
Sachie Hara as Taeko Ijima
Waka Inoue as Eri Aso
Rie Shibata as Satsuki Konoshita
Yoko Minamino as Chiharu Tashiro
Naomi Kawashima as Hiromi Nanjo
Yoko Nogiwa as Misako Sugimura
Masaru Nagai as Ippei Kitamura
Chizuru Azuma as Shizuka Miyata
Kohei Takeda as Masato Todo

The series also featured various guest actors throughout its nine-episode run, including Ken Mitsuishi, Kimika Yoshino, and Shizuka Arakawa.

Production

The drama was directed by Renpei Tsukamoto, Hisashi Ueda, and Kazuhisa Imai, with scripts written by Shukei Nagasaka, Shizuka Ouki, and Masaya Ozaki. It aired in the 21:00–21:54 time slot on TV Asahi.

Sequel

A second season, titled Shichinin no Onna Bengoshi 2, was produced and broadcast by TV Asahi in 2008.