Kyoso no Bannin (2022)

Other name: 競争の番人, Kyousou no Bannin, Guardian of the Market, Competition Keeper, Keeper of Competition

Description:

"Kyoso no Bannin" unveils the journey of a brilliant legal mind who, at just 20, aced his bar exam and graduated top of his class from a prestigious university. Rejecting lucrative corporate paths, he commits his formidable intellect to the Fair Trade Commission, widely recognized as the Guardian of the Market. There, he works diligently within the 6th examination team, dedicated to upholding economic fairness.

His methodical world is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of a new team member: a seasoned detective. This detective, reassigned to the commission after a high-profile failure to capture a criminal, brings a completely different skillset and perspective. Despite their contrasting personalities and professional backgrounds, these two individuals are forced to collaborate. They must learn to synergize their unique strengths to tackle the commission's most challenging cases, uncovering intricate conspiracies and safeguarding the market's integrity. Adapted from a popular novel, this series explores their unlikely partnership as they navigate complex investigations and grow to understand each other's distinct approaches.

Producer: Fuji TV

Director: Moriwaki Tomonobu [森脇智延] and Aizawa Hideyuki [相沢秀幸]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Investigation; Mystery; Novel