Antihero

This is my first review ever, because this show has only a few reviews and deserves more attention

The first couple of episodes felt a little bit over the top, with the lead lawyer Akizumi looking very smug and came over as all-knowing and kind of a Sherlock Holmes rip-off.

But stick with it, because each episode is connected to the main storyline of an old cold case and the show gets better and better. It made me think along with the lawyers and I was very intruiged in how they would crack the case. I love these kind of court case series.

I recommend this if you love a good story telling and fight for justice.

The phrase "never meet your heroes" perfectly explains its title

The first 2 episodes of this 10-episode drama (1 hour each) serve as an excellent introduction to the kind of story it wants to tell. It is serious and stern in its mood, and quite explorative of the restrictions of pursuing a sentence.

At its center is a highly motivated lawyer, determined to win his cases. But is he truly pursuing justice? And even if he is, is he doing so lawfully? Should a lawyer remain impartial, or side with their client no matter what? Does sacrificing the truth matter when exposing illegal actions? How important is justice, really?

The show presents these questions through engaging cases, flowery dialogue, and a layered narrative that gives weight to its moral dilemmas.. and a tad distracting and excessive use of music at times. I can understand why this drama comes so highly recommended, as it is well-written and interesting.

This is my first review, because I saw that this show only had 3 reviews and was shocked. It's very very good.

Usually, in shows where an attorney is the main protagonist, it's some righteous dude who's ''looking out for the people and fighting evil''. It's refreshing to have a protagonist who's moral compass is... gray. He's very confusing in a good way. He makes you expect the unexpected.

If you are in the first few episodes, please STICK with this show because it will be worth it. This show got progressively better as you started to understand Akizumi's motives. It's a slow burn in a way, but definitely worth it with the lead-up to the final few episodes.

The plot, directing and the storyline of this show is 10/10. The story telling is truly excellent and the acting is too for the most part. The only reason I give an 8 is the bad sound mixing and one actor. I understand that the show is supposed to be dramatic, but the music is REALLY OVERDONE in a few parts. I felt like I was watching a Youtube video at times with the characters speaking over the music, lol.

The actor I found annoying was Mansai Nomura. I understand that Datehara is supposed to be an antagonist, but this actor straight up creeped me out. He had very weird mimics, eyes and he just made me uncomfortable. I had a hard time looking at the screen when he was on there, he was that much of an eyesore. Don't even get me started on his constant idiotic laugh. I get that the director was trying to make him annoying, but it was way too overdone. Feel like this character could've been acted in a more serious manner.

Still, 8/10. Would recommend it to everyone.

PS: The protagonist is annoying the first couple episodes and his tracksuit looks like a bathrobe but he actually gets more likable as the show goes on, lol.

Hiroki Hasegawa protrays the role of Akizumi Masaki, a genius lawyer and ex prosecutor in a personal quest to save an innocent person from death row. Akizumi has a Sherlock Holmes personality with high intelligence who appears callous, arrogant, and eccentric to others, even to his own staff. He has a deep sense of justice and will use any means necessary to make sure that Justice is served, like altering evidence or intimidating witnesses, which sometimes makes the viewer question his morals, but it all makes sense in the end. I loved all 10 episodes of the series, which contain plenty plot twists and lead to a dramatic conclusion in the end. The other actors do some pretty decent work to support the protagonist and highlight further his genius, but Hasegawa's acting is on a different level. Yet i loved the show and totally recommend it.