Sins of Kujo: Japanese Television Drama Series
Sins of Kujo, known in Japanese as Kujo no Taizai (九条の大罪), is a Japanese streaming television series released on Netflix. The production is a live-action adaptation based on the manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Shohei Manabe, which originally debuted on October 12, 2020, in the manga magazine Big Comic Spirits.
Production and Release
The series is scheduled for release on April 2, 2026, streaming exclusively via Netflix with a total of 10 episodes. Direction for the series is shared by Nobuhiro Doi, Takeyoshi Yamamoto, and Hiroshi Adachi, working from scripts penned by writer Nonji Nemoto alongside source material creator Shohei Manabe.
Plot Overview
The story follows Taiza Kujo, a defense attorney who routinely accepts clients considered society's villains, including criminals, underworld yakuza figures, and individuals with extensive criminal records. Utilizing the strict letter of the law as his primary instrument, Kujo defends his clients relentlessly regardless of public opinion or moral outrage. While widely labeled a corrupt lawyer, Kujo maintains a distinct perspective on jurisprudence, centered on the absolute duty of a defense counsel to represent those accused.
Cast and Main Characters
The series features an extensive ensemble cast portraying various legal professionals, law enforcement officers, gang members, and individuals tied to specific legal cases.
- Yuya Yagira as Taiza Kujo
- Hokuto Matsumura as Shinji Karasuma
- Elaiza Ikeda as Hitomi Yakushimae
- Keita Machida as Kengo Mibu
Fushimi-gumi Members
The underworld faction associated within the narrative includes several prominent figures:
Police Department
Investigators and law enforcement officials appearing in the narrative:
Taiza Kujo's Associates
Case-Specific Characters
The narrative explores multiple legal incidents, featuring guest characters involved in flashbacks and specific case files.
