Innocence, Fight Against False Charges (2019)
A gripping Japanese legal drama where one fearless attorney wages war against wrongful convictions using science, grit, and an unshakeable belief in justice.
Innocence, Fight Against False Charges - Series Information
- Original Title: イノセンス 冤罪弁護士
- First Air Year: 2019
- Last Air Year: 2019
- Created by: Kenji Ikeda
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Mystery
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (45 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 10
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 19, 2019 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Nippon TV
- Alternative Titles: Inosensu Enzai Bengoshi (JP), Enzai Bengoshi (US)
- Production Companies: Nippon Television Network Corporation
- Production Countries: Japan
Innocence, Fight Against False Charges - Plot
This work is a human drama that attorney, Taku Kurokawa challenges reversal play with weapons, passion, and science as a weapon to cause "miracle" to clear false charges. Kurokawa who plays Sakaguchi actively opposes fake crime defense, which is said to be impossible, reproduces the events that occurred on the scene in an experiment and tries to elucidate the incident. In addition, Naoki Fujiki appears as a new American lawyer, Kazuaki Wakakura who is swayed by the pioneer, Haruna Kawaguchi , a scientist who lends power to Taku, Kyoichiro Akiro .
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Innocence, Fight Against False Charges - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Kenji Ikeda
Main Cast
- Kentaro Sakaguchi
- Haruna Kawaguchi
- Shuri
- Bokuzo Masana
- Eiji Akaso
- Tetta Sugimoto
- Kotaro Shiga
- Mantaro Koichi
- Mikako Ichikawa
- Hiroki Nakajima
Writers
- Kazunao Furuya
Innocence, Fight Against False Charges - FAQs
Where can you stream Innocence, Fight Against False Charges?
Innocence, Fight Against False Charges is available to stream via the Doki Amazon Channel. This subscription add-on through Amazon gives viewers access to a curated selection of Japanese dramas, making it one of the more accessible ways to watch the series outside Japan.
What is Innocence, Fight Against False Charges about?
The series follows Taku Kurokawa, a passionate defense attorney who takes on seemingly impossible wrongful conviction cases. Armed with scientific methods and relentless determination, he reconstructs crime scenes through experiments to expose the truth and clear his clients' names.
Who plays the lead role in this Japanese legal drama?
Kentaro Sakaguchi takes the lead as Taku Kurokawa, the tenacious defense attorney at the heart of the story. Haruna Kawaguchi co-stars as Kaede Wakura, a scientist who assists Kurokawa in his investigations, bringing both brains and emotional depth to the series.
Is Innocence, Fight Against False Charges based on a true story?
The series is not based on a single true story, but it draws on the very real and deeply troubling issue of wrongful convictions in Japan's justice system. The show uses fictional cases to explore themes of prosecutorial overreach, flawed evidence, and the uphill battle of exoneration.
How many episodes does the series have?
Innocence, Fight Against False Charges ran for a single season of 10 episodes, each approximately 45 minutes long. The series aired on Nippon TV in Japan beginning January 19, 2019, and concluded within the same year.
What makes this show different from other legal dramas?
Rather than focusing on prosecution or courtroom theatrics, the show zeroes in on the science of innocence. Kurokawa physically reconstructs crime scenes through experiments to challenge established verdicts — a fresh, methodical approach that sets it apart from conventional Japanese legal dramas.
What are some shows similar to Innocence, Fight Against False Charges?
Fans of the series might enjoy High Potential (2024), Professor T (2021), Harry Wild (2022), and Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions (2023). These series share a similar blend of investigative ingenuity, compelling characters, and mysteries that reward careful attention.
Who wrote the screenplay for this series?
The screenplay for Innocence, Fight Against False Charges was written by Kazunao Furuya. The series was directed by Kenji Ikeda and produced under the banner of Nippon Television Network Corporation, airing on Nippon TV in Japan.
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