Fake News (2018)

Other name: フェイクニュース

Description:

In the gripping drama Fake News, Itsuki Shinonome faces a major career shift when she is transferred to the fast-paced Internet Media Department. Her first assignment is to investigate a bizarre viral sensation: claims of green caterpillars being found inside popular instant food products. Determined to uncover the truth behind the online uproar, Itsuki tracks down the mysterious man who originally posted about the incident on social media. As she conducts her interview, she quickly realizes that the viral post is just the tip of the iceberg. What starts as a simple investigation into consumer complaints rapidly escalates into a massive, high-stakes corporate conspiracy. Itsuki finds herself caught in the crossfire of a ruthless battle between rival companies willing to use manipulation, public relations warfare, and digital deception to destroy each other. This thrilling story explores the dangerous power of viral misinformation and the challenging search for truth in the modern digital age.

Director: Sasaki Yoshiharu [佐々木善春] and Horikirizono Kentaro [堀切園健太郎]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2018

Genre:Business; Drama