Legal High (2012 Japanese TV Series)

Legal High (Japanese: リーガル・ハイ, Hepburn: Rigaru Hai) is a Japanese television drama series that aired on Fuji TV from April 17 to June 26, 2012. The series, written by Ryota Kosawa and directed by Junichi Ishikawa and Hidenori Joho, blends elements of legal drama with comedy.

Promotional poster for the television series Legal High

Premise

The series follows Kensuke Komikado, a highly successful attorney known for his undefeated record and his pursuit of money and prestige. His professional life intersects with Machiko Mayuzumi, a rookie lawyer characterized by her rigid adherence to justice and her desire to protect the vulnerable. Despite their clashing personalities and conflicting approaches to the law, the two form an unlikely partnership, working together to navigate complex legal cases.

Cast

The series features a large ensemble cast, including:

Masato Sakai as Kensuke Komikado
Yui Aragaki as Machiko Mayuzumi
Katsuhisa Namase as Choichiro Miki
Eiko Koike as Kimie Sawachi
Junnosuke Taguchi as Ranmaru Kaga
Masato Yano as Takao Ide
Kotaro Satomi as Hattori

Production and Reception

The 2012 series consisted of 11 episodes, which achieved an average viewership rating of 12.5% in the Kanto region. The show's success led to several follow-up productions, including a 2013 special, a second season (Legal High 2) also in 2013, and a second special in 2014. A Korean adaptation of the series was produced by JTBC in 2019.