Courtroom Reaper: Chapter 1 (2025)
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.
Director: Kiyoto Naruse
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: December 3, 2025
Cast
Screenplay
- 小沢仁志 (Screenplay)
Production: Rights Cube
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Kiyoto Naruse
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Courtroom Reaper: Chapter 1 stars 小沢仁志, 青柳翔, 辻凪子, 文音, 山口祥行, 本宮泰風.
- How long is Courtroom Reaper: Chapter 1?
- Courtroom Reaper: Chapter 1 has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- Where was Courtroom Reaper: Chapter 1 produced?
- Courtroom Reaper: Chapter 1 was produced in Japan.