Elpis
Series Overview
Inspired by multiple true cases of false accusations, Elpis follows Ena Asakawa (Masami Nagasawa), a former network anchor whose star has faded due to scandal and now helms a late-night, less-formal magazine show. There an under-rated and rookie director Takuro Kishimoto (Gordon Maeda) begins to doubt a death row conviction which, together with Asakawa, make-up artist Cherry (Toko Miura) and star reporter Shouichi Saito (Ryohei Suzuki), they investigate and unravel as a state-wide conspiracy and cover up.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 10 Episodes
60 min per episode
2022 – 2022
Premiered: Mon, Oct 24, 2022
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 10: “Episode 10”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Masami Nagasawa
Ena Asakawa
Gordon Maeda
Takuro Kishimoto
Ryohei Suzuki
Seiichi Saito
Takahiro Miura
Yudai Takigawa
Toko Miura
Sakura Oyama
Zen Kajihara
Tendon Ebita
Koen Kondo
Kohei Nagoshi
Takashi Okabe
Kyoichi Murai
Mariko Tsutsui
Rikuko Kishimoto
Kazuhiro Yamaji
Yuji Okado
Riko Kawase
Misaki Kawakami
Asuka Hanamura
Asami Shinoyama
Hina Ishizaki
Hikari Yamauchi
Anon
Makoto Shintani
Aoi Niizeki
Kurumi Hanazawa
Rokkaku Seiji
Kimura Taku [Yoshio's Attorney]
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kôhei Ninomiya, Takashi Kitano, Hikota Shimoda
Aya Watanabe
Yoshihide Otomo
Yasuyuki Ozeki
Ayumi Sano, Mamoru Inagaki
Department Leadership Roster
Aya Watanabe
Writer
Yoshihide Otomo
Original Music Composer
Kôhei Ninomiya
Director
Takashi Kitano
Director
Ayumi Sano
Producer
Hikota Shimoda
Director
Mamoru Inagaki
Producer
Yasuyuki Ozeki
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Elpis about?
Inspired by multiple true cases of false accusations, Elpis follows Ena Asakawa (Masami Nagasawa), a former network anchor whose star has faded due to scandal and now helms a late-night, less-formal magazine show. There an under-rated and rookie director Takuro Kishimoto (Gordon Maeda) begins to doubt a death row conviction which, together with Asakawa, make-up artist Cherry (Toko Miura) and star reporter Shouichi Saito (Ryohei Suzuki), they investigate and unravel as a state-wide conspiracy and cover up.
How many seasons does Elpis have?
Elpis comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Elpis?
Key cast members in Elpis include Masami Nagasawa, Gordon Maeda, Ryohei Suzuki, Takahiro Miura, Toko Miura.
Who created or directed Elpis?
Elpis was developed and directed by Kôhei Ninomiya, Takashi Kitano, Hikota Shimoda.