Checkmate Lawyer (2025)

Season 1

Kotaro Fuda, a young lawyer running his late father's law firm, meets Tatsumi Tendo, a shogi player with the uncanny ability to predict trial outcomes. Despite Tatsumi's lack of legal experience, Kotaro hires her as a trial lawyer, setting the stage for an unconventional partnership.

Released Jan. 17, 2025 Episode 51 min None+

Genres: Drama, Thriller

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