

Courtroom Reaper: Chapter 1
法廷の死神 第1章
Synopsis
Attorney Noboru Shigami (Hitoshi Ozawa), known by the nickname “The Courtroom Reaper,” once served as legal counsel to a yakuza organization. Now, together with his assistant Koji Toda (Sho Aoyagi), he runs the Harukaze Law Office. Shigami is asked by Seigo Kishi (Shinzo Hotta), the first chairman of the Kishi-gumi, to defend Shinya Narumi (Masataka Fujishige), the wakagashira of the second-generation Kishi-gumi, who is currently undergoing mediation. Heading to court underprepared, Shigami faces prosecutor Mika Akiyama (Nagiko Tsuji). During the proceedings, he senses something off about Narumi’s testimony. Meanwhile, Toda uncovers new information about the Kishi-gumi, prompting Shigami to dig deeper into the truth behind the case.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Kiyoto Naruse
- Screenplay & Story
- Hitoshi Ozawa
- Original Title
- 法廷の死神 第1章
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Rights Cube, G Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kiyoto Naruse
Hitoshi Ozawa
Department Leadership Roster
Kiyoto Naruse
Director
Hitoshi Ozawa
Screenplay
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Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Courtroom Reaper: Chapter 1 about?
Attorney Noboru Shigami (Hitoshi Ozawa), known by the nickname “The Courtroom Reaper,” once served as legal counsel to a yakuza organization. Now, together with his assistant Koji Toda (Sho Aoyagi), he runs the Harukaze Law Office. Shigami is asked by Seigo Kishi (Shinzo Hotta), the first chairman of the Kishi-gumi, to defend Shinya Narumi (Masataka Fujishige), the wakagashira of the second-generation Kishi-gumi, who is currently undergoing mediation. Heading to court underprepared, Shigami faces prosecutor Mika Akiyama (Nagiko Tsuji). During the proceedings, he senses something off about Narumi’s testimony. Meanwhile, Toda uncovers new information about the Kishi-gumi, prompting Shigami to dig deeper into the truth behind the case.
Who directed Courtroom Reaper: Chapter 1?
Courtroom Reaper: Chapter 1 was directed by Kiyoto Naruse.
Who stars in Courtroom Reaper: Chapter 1?
The principal cast of Courtroom Reaper: Chapter 1 includes Hitoshi Ozawa, Sho Aoyagi, Nagiko Tsuji, Ayane Nagabuchi, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi.
When was Courtroom Reaper: Chapter 1 released and how long is it?
Courtroom Reaper: Chapter 1 was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
