Hiroto Miyama is an unconventional young lawyer who dances to his own tune and gets a little obsessive. For one thing, he’s only interested in criminal cases, and he will never give up in his pursuit of the truth even if offers only a 0.1% chance of being discovered. Japan’s 99.9% criminal case conviction rate leads the world, attesting to a “highly reliable” judicial system. In other words, once a crime suspect is indicted, prosecutor arguments tend to be accepted hook, line and sinker. In the face of those 99.9% odds, there’s no money in being a defense lawyer specializing in criminal cases, but for Miyama, that’s where the interest and kernels of truth lie. From unexpected places, the mold-breaking Miyama stakes his reputation on a prayer of a chance as he clashes with hotshot lawyers who’ll go to any lengths to win in this gloriously fun, legal mystery.
99.9 Criminal Lawyer (Season 1)
An unconventional man who obsesses over 0.1% appears!! He takes on an seemingly impossible case. (Episode 1) 8.0
Air date: 2016-04-17
Runtime: 68 min
Overview: Miyama, an eccentric lawyer who specializes in investigating criminal cases, joins the newly established criminal practice at the Madarame Law Firm. Joined by fellow attorneys Sada and Tachibana, they investigate their first case.
Self-defense or murder? The shocking truth hidden beneath the surface. (Episode 2) 8.0
Air date: 2016-04-24
Runtime: 59 min
Overview: Miyama is assigned to represent a man who is claiming self-defense, but Miyama thinks there is more to the story.
10 million yen has disappeared!! 15 years of mystery... The bond between mother and daughter. (Episode 3) 9.0
Air date: 2016-05-01
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Tachibana is asked to defend a woman's daughter who is accused of stealing a large sum of money. The daughter refuses the help when she learns where the request comes from.
Innocence that can never be proven!! What's the game-changing move? (Episode 4)
Air date: 2016-05-08
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: A famous inventor is charged with sexual assault. His employer tries to get him to settle out of court.
Is Sada the mastermind?! Two connected cases - Part 1 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2016-05-15
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: After their client collapses during an interview, Miyama and Tachibana try to get answers directly from the victim.
Undeniable testimony that cannot be refuted!! The trump card is Sada's past. (Episode 6)
Air date: 2016-05-22
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Miyama is convinced that a case from 18 years ago is connected to a case in the present day. He confronts Sada, who was the prosecutor in the original case.
VS The Perfect Criminal!! The trap hidden in the weapon... (Episode 7)
Air date: 2016-05-29
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: A CEO is murdered by his son, who tries to pin the crime on an innocent man.
Miyama arrested!! The shocking past is finally revealed! (Episode 8)
Air date: 2016-06-05
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Miyama is arrested on suspicion of murder. Sada and Tachibana promise to represent him, but Miyama wants to do his own investigation.
Will Miyama suffer defeat!? The tragedy of a prestigious family... (Episode 9)
Air date: 2016-06-12
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: When a railroad executive is murdered, his daughter-in-law confesses to the crime. Despite testimony from all of the family members, Miyama is not convinced.
Team Madarame takes on their final challenging case! A long-standing rival... hidden feelings... the final battle begins!! (Episode 10)
Air date: 2016-06-19
Runtime: 63 min
Overview: Miyama's newest client is accused of multiple murders, but he maintains his innocence. A similar case in Shizuoka helps Miyama uncover evidence to help his client.
