Anti-Hero (2024)

Other name: アンチヒーロー, Antihero, Антигерой

Description:

In Japan, where criminal trials boast an almost perfect 99.9% conviction rate, a brilliant and unconventional lawyer emerges as a formidable force. He takes on a seemingly unwinnable case, defending a client against whom there is conclusive evidence of guilt, making a conviction appear inevitable. Defying all expectations and challenging the very foundation of the justice system, the lawyer masterfully navigates legal complexities, exploiting subtle loopholes and meticulously crafted arguments to achieve the impossible: an acquittal.

This shocking outcome compels audiences to reconsider the rigid definitions of good and evil. The film delves into the profound theme that sometimes, due to minor, overlooked details, the balance between good and evil can dramatically shift. It explores how seemingly righteous paths can lead to morally compromised situations, revealing the inherent fragility of human morality and how even well-intentioned individuals can find themselves crossing into the territory of what is traditionally considered bad, pushing the boundaries of what justice truly means.

Episodes: 10

Duration: 54 min.

Producer: TBS

Director: Tanaka Kenta [田中健太] and Miyazaki Yohei [宮崎陽平]

Country: Japanese

Status:Ongoing

Released: 2024

Genre:Criminal; Law