Program List
- Crime & Investigation
イチケイのカラス スペシャル
To celebrate the theatrical release, Ichikei’s Crow, starring Yutaka Takenouchi returns to screens for the first time in a year and a half in a brand new special drama!
Set in Kumamoto, one year after Michio Iruma was transferred out of “Ichikei”. Whilst Michio is busy vigorously conducting trials at the Kumamoto District Court 2nd Branch, a case of grievous bodily harm arises, revolving around a young man named Haruto Suwa who intervened in a gang fight and is in critical condition. The suspect, Wataru Uchida, pleads guilty to the charges, and on the surface, it appears to be a cut and dry case that will result in a suspended sentence. However, as the investigation proceeds, it becomes clear that Wataru initially denied the charges during his police interrogation. Sensing there is more to the story and doubting the suspects’ guilt, Michio activates his authority and begins his own investigation.
Meanwhile, in Tokyo, Yoshio Komazawa (Fumiyo Kohinata), the head judge of “Ichikei”, is deliberating over a personal injury case between employees of the large company "Hoshizumi Holdings." The employees belonged to factions of the next company president candidates, and the case resembles a war by proxy. The parties involved, Shigeyuki Oyabu (Kazuki Kitamura) and Natsuko Shimazu (Anne Nakamura) only care about ending the trial as quickly as possible, which makes Komazawa even more irritated.
From these two completely unrelated cases, an unexpected connection arises. When things finally come to trial, what dreadful heartbreak and deep darkness is hidden at the center of these cases?
- Crime & Investigation
Ichikei’s Crow – The Criminal Court Judges
イチケイのカラス
The protagonist of this story is Michio Iruma, an unorthodox criminal court judge who takes it upon himself to verify crime scenes, to uncover the truth of incidences, in order to ensure that there are absolutely no false accusations. With a beard and casual clothes, there’s this sense of a laid back atmosphere about him, often speaking out in a slow manner. He is far from the image of an uptight judge, but a unique one feared by both lawyers and prosecutors for his free observation and an inquisitive mind, that is free from any ties, prejudices, or preconceptions. On the other hand, for criminal court judges usually in charge of around 250 cases at any given time, one of their major missions is to handle cases quickly and efficiently. So, the members around him are always puzzled by Michio, who digs deeper into cases at his own pace, almost as if none of this affects him. In fact, Michio has a unique background as a former lawyer.
- Crime & Investigation
絶対零度～未然犯罪潜入捜査～（4）
This is the story of a special mission squad that obstructs crime before it happens.
The squad infiltrates, pursues, and investigates “future criminals”, who were deduced by analyzing all kinds of big data?security camera videos, emails, phone calls, text messages on social media, and more.
In this title, the story begins several months from now, right at the moment when a large-scale terrorist attack is about to occur. Odagiri, in the midst of her search for the explosives, enters a room to find a man armed with a handgun and standing as still as a statue. In front of him is a woman on the ground, shot to death. The man, who is standing rigidly with tears in his eyes, was no other than Izawa. Shocked, Odagiri is unable to say a word. Izawa, a detective who usually resents criminals, has crossed the line and killed a woman?! Who exactly is the female victim?! And, what’s the meaning behind Izawa’s tears?!