Themis' Uncertain Court (Japanese TV Series)

Themis' Uncertain Court (Japanese: テミスの不確かな法廷, Romaji: Themis no Futashikana Hotei) is a Japanese television drama series broadcast by NHK. The series ran for eight episodes from January 6 to March 10, 2026, airing on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 10:45.

The drama is based on the novel Themis no Futashikana Hotei by Sho Naoshima, which was published on March 26, 2024, by Kadokawa. The production was directed by Hisatake Kikkawa and Kazunori Yamashita, with scripts written by Hideya Hamada alongside the original novelist Sho Naoshima.

Plot Overview

The story follows Kiyoharu Ando, portrayed by Kenichi Matsuyama, who has worked as a judge for seven years. Although he maintains a calm exterior, Ando conceals a childhood diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). While attempting to pass as neurotypical and navigate his professional responsibilities, his unique perspectives and actions occasionally create courtroom complications. Throughout the series, Ando presides over complex cases involving intricate human relationships.

Cast and Characters

The series features an extensive ensemble cast portraying legal figures, defendants, and people connected to the various cases:

• Kenichi Matsuyama as Kiyoharu Ando (with Rikuto Ishizuka portraying the character as a child)
• Yui Narumi as Noa Onozaki
• Yuri Tsunematsu as Chika Ochiai
• Shigenori Yamazaki as Shinji Furukawa
• Maho Yamada as Kyoko Yakumo
• Shono Hayama as Asahi Ogiwara
• Shigemitsu Ogi as Hidetoshi Yuuki
• Noriko Iriyama as Tomoko Ando
• Mirai Yamamoto as Eiko Hozumi
• Asuka Saito as Aki Yoshizawa
• Mikako Ichikawa as Ayano Tsumura
• Emi Wakui as Kaoruko Yamaji
• Kenichi Endo as Shigeru Kadokura

Production Details

The series was broadcast by the Japanese public broadcaster NHK. Production staff included directors Hisatake Kikkawa and Kazunori Yamashita, with Hideya Hamada serving as a screenwriter alongside novelist Sho Naoshima.