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Checkmate Lawyer (2025)

TV Series ★ 5.8 51 min

Drama

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.

Takahiro Horie Creator Masashi Todayama Creator Masashi Todayama Writer Takahiro Horie Director

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Released
January 17, 2025
Runtime
51 min
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Mone Kamishiraishi Mone Kamishiraishi Tatsumi Tendo Mahiro Takasugi Mahiro Takasugi Kotaro Fuda Mai Shiraishi Mai Shiraishi Towa Komaki Emi Wakui Emi Wakui Kasumi Tendo Seiichi Tanabe Seiichi Tanabe Tatsuo Tendo Satomi Kobayashi Satomi Kobayashi Toshie Inui Takashi Fujii Takashi Fujii Yojiro Fuda

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who created Checkmate Lawyer?
Checkmate Lawyer was created by Takahiro Horie, Masashi Todayama, Takahiro Horie.
Who stars in Checkmate Lawyer?
Checkmate Lawyer stars Mone Kamishiraishi, Mahiro Takasugi, Mai Shiraishi, Emi Wakui.
When was Checkmate Lawyer released?
Checkmate Lawyer is a 2025 drama series.
Where can I watch Checkmate Lawyer?
You can watch Checkmate Lawyer with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.