White Lab: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Special Science Investigation Team
White Lab: Keishicho Tokubetsu Kagaku Sosahan (Japanese: ホワイト・ラボ～警視庁特別科学捜査班～) is a Japanese television crime drama series that aired on TBS from April 14, 2014, to June 23, 2014. The series consists of 11 episodes and follows the operations of a specialized unit within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.
Premise
The series centers on the "White Lab," a specialized unit established within the First Investigative Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. As violent crimes become increasingly complex, the unit is tasked with providing concrete evidence through advanced scientific investigation. The team utilizes expertise in fields such as physics, chemistry, biology, and medical science to solve cases. Satoshi Ichinose, portrayed by Kazuki Kitamura, serves as a lead detective who combines these scientific methodologies with his own unique investigative approach.
Cast
The series features an ensemble cast portraying the members of the special investigation team:
- Kazuki Kitamura as Satoshi Ichinose
- Hiroyuki Miyasako as Akira Okunuki
- Kouta Yabu as Takehiko Yamane
- David Ito as Eiichi Kishibe
- Ren Osugi as Kei Kuroda
- Shosuke Tanihara as Masayuki Honda
- Emi Wakui as Keiko Kamiyama
Production and Reception
The drama was directed by a team including Yasuharu Ishii, Kentaro Takemura, Masahiro Sakai, Jun Muto, Satoshi Kan, and Naoki Kato. The screenplay was written by a collaborative team including Takuya Masumoto, Yoshinori Nakazawa, Ureha Shimada, Koji Tanaka, Mitsuharu Makita, Kenichiro Masaoka, and Brazili Ann Yamada. During its broadcast run, the series achieved an average viewership rating of 7.9% in the Kanto region, according to Video Research, Ltd.