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Release Year2022
Runtime1 Season
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Mystery
Votes8
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating8.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsShōtai
About Shōtai
Keiichi Kaburagi is arrested as a suspect in a murder case and sentenced to death. He escaped from prison during the transfer, but while fleeing, he rescues the people he meets in his hiding place from the predicament. And when the rescued people realize that Kaburagi is a wanted death-row prisoner, they begin to wonder, "Is he really a murderer?"
Directed by —, Shōtai leans on a strong ensemble — Kazuya Kamenashi, Hitomi Kuroki, Shihori Kanjiya — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2022.
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