99.9 Criminal Lawyer (2016)

Name: 99.9 Criminal Lawyer
Rating: 6.7

Rating: 6.7

Synopsis

Hiroto Miyama is an unconventional young lawyer who dances to his own tune and gets a little obsessive. For one thing, he’s only interested in criminal cases, and he will never give up in his pursuit of the truth even if offers only a 0.1% chance of being discovered. Japan’s 99.9% criminal case conviction rate leads the world, attesting to a “highly reliable” judicial system. In other words, once a crime suspect is indicted, prosecutor arguments tend to be accepted hook, line and sinker. In the face of those 99.9% odds, there’s no money in being a defense lawyer specializing in criminal cases, but for Miyama, that’s where the interest and kernels of truth lie. From unexpected places, the mold-breaking Miyama stakes his reputation on a prayer of a chance as he clashes with hotshot lawyers who’ll go to any lengths to win in this gloriously fun, legal mystery.

First Air Date: 2016-04-17

Last Air Date: 2018-03-11

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 19

Networks: TBS

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Top Cast

Jun Matsumoto as Hiroto Miyama
Teruyuki Kagawa as Atsuhiro Sada
Jin Katagiri as Tatsuya Akashi
Yukino Kishii as Kanako Kataoka
Ittoku Kishibe as Haruhiko Madarame
Magi as Hiroki Fujino
Ikeda Takafumi as Kenta Bando
Kurara Emi as Yukiko Sada
Toru Baba as Yohei Ochiai
Mei Hata as Kasumi Hata

Seasons

None (2016)

Hiroto Miyama is a poor lawyer who takes on criminal cases, but unable to make money. He pursues the truth for the 0.1% out of Japan's 99.9% conviction rate. One day, Hiroto is scouted by Haruhiko Madarame. Haruhiko Madarame is the head of Madarame Law Firm which is one of the biggest law firms among the 4 big law firms. Hiroto Miyama begins to work with Atsuhiro Sada. Atsuhiro Sada is a lawyer specializing in civil cases and makes lots of money for the law firm. He doesn't have any interest in criminal cases which can not make money.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: An unconventional man who obsesses over 0.1% appears!! He takes on an seemingly impossible case. (2016-04-17)

Miyama, an eccentric lawyer who specializes in investigating criminal cases, joins the newly established criminal practice at the Madarame Law Firm. Joined by fellow attorneys Sada and Tachibana, they investigate their first case.
Ep. 2: Self-defense or murder? The shocking truth hidden beneath the surface. (2016-04-24)

Miyama is assigned to represent a man who is claiming self-defense, but Miyama thinks there is more to the story.
Ep. 3: 10 million yen has disappeared!! 15 years of mystery... The bond between mother and daughter. (2016-05-01)

Tachibana is asked to defend a woman's daughter who is accused of stealing a large sum of money. The daughter refuses the help when she learns where the request comes from.
Ep. 4: Innocence that can never be proven!! What's the game-changing move? (2016-05-08)

A famous inventor is charged with sexual assault. His employer tries to get him to settle out of court.
Ep. 5: Is Sada the mastermind?! Two connected cases - Part 1 (2016-05-15)

After their client collapses during an interview, Miyama and Tachibana try to get answers directly from the victim.
Ep. 6: Undeniable testimony that cannot be refuted!! The trump card is Sada's past. (2016-05-22)

Miyama is convinced that a case from 18 years ago is connected to a case in the present day. He confronts Sada, who was the prosecutor in the original case.
Ep. 7: VS The Perfect Criminal!! The trap hidden in the weapon... (2016-05-29)

A CEO is murdered by his son, who tries to pin the crime on an innocent man.
Ep. 8: Miyama arrested!! The shocking past is finally revealed! (2016-06-05)

Miyama is arrested on suspicion of murder. Sada and Tachibana promise to represent him, but Miyama wants to do his own investigation.
Ep. 9: Will Miyama suffer defeat!? The tragedy of a prestigious family... (2016-06-12)

When a railroad executive is murdered, his daughter-in-law confesses to the crime. Despite testimony from all of the family members, Miyama is not convinced.
Ep. 10: Team Madarame takes on their final challenging case! A long-standing rival... hidden feelings... the final battle begins!! (2016-06-19)

Miyama's newest client is accused of multiple murders, but he maintains his innocence. A similar case in Shizuoka helps Miyama uncover evidence to help his client.