Nomen Kenji

Nomen Kenji

2025 · 1 season · 8 eps · ★ 7.0 · Mystery

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A mismatched legal duo uncovers hidden contradictions in a high school girl's murder case while confronting parallel evidence tampering, as an unyielding prosecutor dismantles a web of judicial deceit.

Created by Gō Shichitaka, Muroi Takehito

Network: TV Tokyo

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