Ichikei's Crow
Iruma Michio is a devil-may-care, unorthodox criminal judge at the Tokyo District Court's first criminal court. He used to be a lawyer and was deeply involved in a past case that was behind his transformation into a judge. Iruma personally inspects crime scenes to prevent a miscarriage of justice and bring the truth to light. Although his demeanour is far from the image of a stuff judge, he is feared by lawyers as well as prosecutors because he is not bound by obligations, prejudices and preconceptions and has an inquiring mind that probes cases thoroughly. On the other hand, the judge Sakama Chizuru is the complete opposite of Iruma. A graduate of Tokyo University's Faculty of Law, she is an elite among elites. She has been transferred to the first criminal court to reform it due to the unbelievably small number of cases that are closed. This is the equivalent of a company in the red to the extent of going bankrupt. As someone who takes great pride in maintaining public order by handling cases accurately and promptly, Chizuru cannot understand Iruma's style which frustrates her to no end. However, when she realises that Iruma believes in treating a case as an individual's life, she is faced with the question, "What can a judge do aside from issuing a ruling?"
- 2021-2021
- 1 season
- Netflix
- Comedy, Suspense, Drama
Iruma Michio is a devil-may-care, unorthodox criminal judge at the Tokyo District Court's first criminal court. He used to be a lawyer and was deeply involved in a past case that was behind his transformation into a judge. Iruma personally inspects crime scenes to prevent a miscarriage of justice and bring the truth to light. Although his demeanour is far from the image of a stuff judge, he is feared by lawyers as well as prosecutors because he is not bound by obligations, prejudices and preconceptions and has an inquiring mind that probes cases thoroughly. On the other hand, the judge Sakama Chizuru is the complete opposite of Iruma. A graduate of Tokyo University's Faculty of Law, she is an elite among elites. She has been transferred to the first criminal court to reform it due to the unbelievably small number of cases that are closed. This is the equivalent of a company in the red to the extent of going bankrupt. As someone who takes great pride in maintaining public order by handling cases accurately and promptly, Chizuru cannot understand Iruma's style which frustrates her to no end. However, when she realises that Iruma believes in treating a case as an individual's life, she is faced with the question, "What can a judge do aside from issuing a ruling?"
Season 1 Episode Guide
11 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Michio Iruma is a quirky judge at the Tokyo District Court's Ichikei. Sakama Chizuru, an elite judge, joins Ichikei to improve its performance. Their first case involves investigating the truth behind an assault case linked to a suicide.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
The District Court team led by Iruma, plays an amateur baseball game against the District Prosecutor's team. Meanwhile, Ichikei's manager Komazawa assigns a sensitive child abuse case involving a celebrity.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
Department head Komazawa assigns a complex case of negligence resulting in death. The case involves Fujishiro Shogo who allegedly killed someone after an argument.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
Iruma meets Sakama's sister, Ema and asks her to observe her sister in court to understand what kind of judge she is. Meanwhile, Ichikei's chief Komazawa assigns a juvenile case.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
Ichikei receives an indictment for an assault at a ballet company. The defendant allegedly pushed former trainer Yaguchi during a fight, causing a head injury. Ishikura is surprised to learn that his first love is involved.
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
A new case involves Kishida, a six-time convicted thief who stole 1.13 million yen. Iruma, noticing inconsistencies in Kishida's story, decides to investigate the case.
Episode 7
Episode #1.7
Iruma's last case as a lawyer, the Higashimaru Electric murder case, resurfaces.
Episode 8
Episode #1.8
Yukinori and Yui join Ichikei as trainees and witness a merged trial where Shiokawa Keiko, previously caught shoplifting, is now also charged with assaulting Fumie Yamadera, her former teacher.
Episode 9
Episode #1.9
In the "Setagaya Housekeeper Murder Case," defendant Takami Azusa claims that the death of her employer who fell from a damaged balcony, was an accident and denies knowing about an inheritance left to her.
Episode 10
Episode #1.10
In a panel trial at Ichikei, defense attorney Aoyama takes on the case of "Nameless Gonbei," who refuses to disclose his identity, involving an assault on a teenager amid a conflict with boys throwing stones at homeless people.
Episode 11
Episode #1.11
A scandal erupts when a magazine accuses Iruma of colluding with lawyer Aoyama to issue dubious acquittals, raising concerns as Iruma faces the end of his judicial term.