Shitei Bengoshi (2018)

Other name: 指定弁護士, していべんごし, Designated Lawyer

Description:

In the legal drama Shitei Bengoshi, Yui Hitotsugi is an extremely competent lawyer working at a law firm in Kyoto. The story intensifies when a powerful politician named Seizo Tagane receives immunity after testifying in a rampant corruption scandal. This controversial decision sparks a massive national outcry, as the public demands justice. In response, a committee of prosecutors meets and concludes that Seizo Tagane must be prosecuted. Yui Hitotsugi, a lawyer, steps up to take the prosecutor's position on this high-profile case. To build a strong prosecution, she researches the case with the invaluable help of Prosecutor Shinji Tachibana. Together, they must navigate immense legal hurdles and political pressure to ensure justice is served. Shitei Bengoshi delivers a gripping plot about integrity and the fight against political corruption.

Producer: TV Asahi

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2018

Genre:Law