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The Hovering Blade

Series Overview

Following the brutal rape and murder of his teenage daughter, a single father seeks revenge against the responsible youths. His pursuit for justice becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse game with both the perpetrators and the police.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
WOWOW Prime
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2021 – 2021

Premiered: Sat, May 15, 2021

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sat, Jun 19, 2021

Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”

The police, guided by Makoto, trap Kaiji. Despite Wakako’s plea, Nagamine grabs his gun after hearing Kaiji is in Shinjuku and sees him surrounded.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Shinzo Katayama

Screenplay & Story

Keigo Higashino, Noriko Yoshida

Original Score & Music

Hiyoko Takai

Director of Photography

Naoya Ikeda

Film Editing

KATAOKA Hazuki

Producers

Hirohito Watanabe, Mamoru Inoue

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Keigo Higashino

Department Leadership Roster

Hirohito Watanabe

Producer

Mamoru Inoue

Producer

Shinzo Katayama

Shinzo Katayama

Director

Rira Shimoda

Costume Design

Yutuka Momoi

Costume Design

Naoya Ikeda

Naoya Ikeda

Director of Photography

KATAOKA Hazuki

Editor

Takashi Matsuzuka

Production Design

Ayumi Tokuda

Production Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Hovering Blade.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hovering Blade

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What is The Hovering Blade about?

Following the brutal rape and murder of his teenage daughter, a single father seeks revenge against the responsible youths. His pursuit for justice becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse game with both the perpetrators and the police.

How many seasons does The Hovering Blade have?

The Hovering Blade comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Hovering Blade?

Key cast members in The Hovering Blade include Yutaka Takenouchi, Yuriko Ishida, Mizuki Inoue, Jun Kunimura, Takahiro Miura.

Who created or directed The Hovering Blade?

The Hovering Blade was developed and directed by Shinzo Katayama.