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Checkmate Lawyer

Series Overview

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.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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

EndedScripted
Original Network
TV Tokyo
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 8 Episodes

51 min per episode

Air Date Window

2025 – 2025

Premiered: Fri, Jan 17, 2025

Created By
Takahiro Horie
Masashi TodayamaMasashi Todayama

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Mar 7, 2025

Season 1, Episode 8: “The Unexpected Mistake vs Miraculous Winning Move!”

In the second half of the lawsuit, Tatsumi and Towa teams up to take down the ultimate villain--House of Representative Tsuge.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Takahiro Horie

Screenplay & Story

Masashi Todayama

Original Score & Music

Daisuke Shinoda

Producers

Erika Fujita, Kanami Takahashi

Department Leadership Roster

Masashi Todayama

Masashi Todayama

Writer

Takahiro Horie

Director

Erika Fujita

Producer

Kanami Takahashi

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Checkmate Lawyer.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Checkmate Lawyer

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What is Checkmate Lawyer about?

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.

How many seasons does Checkmate Lawyer have?

Checkmate Lawyer comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Checkmate Lawyer?

Key cast members in Checkmate Lawyer include Mone Kamishiraishi, Mahiro Takasugi, Mai Shiraishi, Emi Wakui, Seiichi Tanabe.

Who created or directed Checkmate Lawyer?

Checkmate Lawyer was developed and directed by Takahiro Horie.