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Hero

8.0/10 37 votes
Drama

Former delinquent turned unconventional prosecutor Kohei Kuryu shakes up the legal world with his street-smart instincts and unorthodox style, clashing with ambitious colleague Maiko Amamiya while his relentless pursuit of justice gradually transforms those around him.

Cast:
Takuya Kimura, Bokuzo Masana, Takuzo Kadono, Masanobu Katsumura
Language:
Japanese
Country:
Japan
Network:
Fuji TV

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Season 2

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Episode 1

★ 6.5

HERO, once more

2014-07-14 · 60m

Kuryu is transferred back to Tokyo Prosecutor's Office. His first case upon his return is a brawl at a pub where an employee was pushed down the stairs. Little did he know that the suspect in this case is the same person that is suspected of a huge jewel theft 15 years ago. As the statute of limitations will expire in three days, will Kuryu be able to find out if the suspect was the actual criminal?

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Episode 2

★ 6.5

Lies and Mysteries

2014-07-21 · 60m

An elite, Katsumata, is accused of sexual assault towards a woman. He admits the charges saying that it just happened, but with Kuryu's investigation, the truth is more than what is seen on the surface. However, he has to go against Katsumata's lawyer's influence on the victim to proceed with a private settlement. Asagi is dissatisfied with others' attitudes towards her and fights back.

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Episode 3

★ 6.5

Double Deaths

2014-07-28 · 60m

Kuryu receives a call from Josai Police Department, notifying the death of Saeki Wataru from a heart attack. The case concerns a fight between two men, resulting in the death of the victim, Hasegawa Yosuke. Meanwhile, Kuryu handles a case of drug possession of a flight attendant and Asagi struggles working overtime.

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Episode 4

★ 6.5

Old Friends

2014-08-04 · 60m

Nakamura Misuzu, Kuryu's former colleague, comes to the office to investigate a health product scam with Uno. Rivalry ensues between the prosecutors and paralegals. Meanwhile, Kuryu is in charge of a manhole cover theft with Asagi, and the suspect is an old friend of Asagi's. Asagi and the suspect's past are revealed one after another.

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Episode 5

★ 8.0

Tears of the Demon Prosecutor

2014-08-11 · 60m

As the prosecutor's office is bombarded with cases, Kawajiri is made to take on a case of bag theft. Challenges arise as all the witnesses are young children. While he struggles to close the case, Kawajiri loses his confidence as a prosecutor and considers switching to a lawyer under his friend's persuasion.

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Episode 6

★ 6.5

The Red Shirt

2014-08-18 · 60m

Endo is being arrested for attempted murder. As the interrogation is conducted by the Special Investigation Unit, his colleagues secretly investigate the case to find the real culprit. Endo feels sad as he thinks that his colleagues do not care about him.

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Episode 7

★ 6.5

Brewing Jealousy

2014-08-25 · 60m

A man is charged for assaulting his girlfriend who lives with him. The victim runs off to her parents' house in Atami, where Kuryu and Asagi go to talk to her about proceedings with the prosecution. While Uno is jealous that Asagi is going away with Kuryu, Tamura is jealous of Baba's lawyer ex-husband who appears at their office to discuss with Baba about evidence submission for a case.

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Episode 8

★ 6.5

The Scapegoat

2014-09-01 · 60m

Gondo Akira, a member of Kawato Clan, is arrested for the murder of a member of another gang, Obikikai Clan. He admits to his crime, but Kuryu is not convinced that he is the real criminal. As he gets deeper into the investigation, Kuryu finds himself in danger as Kawato Clan targets and threatens him.

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Episode 9

★ 6.5

Four Murderers

2014-09-08 · 60m

Four university students have been detained as suspects for their friend's murder that happened in a public toilet. The victim died due to a brain injury caused by blunt trauma. Since there are four suspects, the four prosecutors have to work as a team to catch the person who gave the victim his final blow.

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Episode 10

★ 6.5

The Last Case

2014-09-15 · 60m

Kuryu and Asagi are nominated by their former colleague, Egami, to act as support for a big case in the Special Investigation Unit. Meanwhile, Tamura and Endo are on a case of murder involving Nagumo Toshiyuki who remains silent throughout the interrogations. If they choose to prosecute Nagumo, they will expose a false charge that was made for an old case where a life was taken. What will they choose to do?

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Episode 11

★ 6.5

Concealed Truth

2014-09-22 · 60m

Kuryu raises five other past similar cases in court in which the suspect is Nagumo Toshiyuki. Prosecutors from Josai Branch seek help from Kokubu Hideo who was the prosecutor in charge of the first case 15 years ago. Although prosecutors from other branches are against their actions, they never give up and just work harder.

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Cast

Takuya Kimura

Takuya Kimura

Kohei Kuryu / 久利生公平

Bokuzo Masana

Bokuzo Masana

Syuji Ido / 井户秀二

Takuzo Kadono

Takuzo Kadono

Yutaka Ushimaru / 牛丸丰

Masanobu Katsumura

Masanobu Katsumura

Tatsuo Egami / 江上达夫

Norito Yashima

Norito Yashima

Kenji Endo / 远藤贤司

Fumiyo Kohinata

Fumiyo Kohinata

Takayuki Suetsugu / 末次隆之

Katsuya

Katsuya

Keita Kosugi

Keiko Kitagawa

Keiko Kitagawa

Chika Asagi / 麻木千佳

Hajime Okayama

Hajime Okayama

Otsuka

Tetta Sugimoto

Tetta Sugimoto

Masashi Tamura / 田村雅史

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