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Checkmate Lawyer (2025)

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Kotaro Fuda, a young lawyer running his late father's law firm, meets Tatsumi Tendo, a shogi player with the uncanny ability to predict trial outcomes. Despite Tatsumi's lack of legal experience, Kotaro hires her as a trial lawyer, setting the stage for an unconventional partnership.

Cast & Crew

Director
Takahiro Horie
  • Profile picture of Mone Kamishiraishi
    Tatsumi Tendo Mone Kamishiraishi
  • Profile picture of Mahiro Takasugi
    Kotaro Fuda Mahiro Takasugi
  • Profile picture of Mai Shiraishi
    Towa Komaki Mai Shiraishi
  • Profile picture of Emi Wakui
    Kasumi Tendo Emi Wakui
  • Profile picture of Seiichi Tanabe
    Tatsuo Tendo Seiichi Tanabe
  • Profile picture of Satomi Kobayashi
    Toshie Inui Satomi Kobayashi
  • Profile picture of Takashi Fujii
    Yojiro Fuda Takashi Fujii
Poster for Season 1

Season 1

2025

8 episodes

Season 1 of Checkmate Lawyer premiered on January 17, 2025

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  • japanese drama