The first episode of the Getsuku drama "Absolute Zero: Emergency Investigation of Information Crimes" (Fuji TV, Mondays at 9pm), starring Yasuko Sawaguchi, aired on October 6th. Satoshi Kanada of the comedy duo "Hannya" appeared as Sergeant Kakegawa Kei, a member of the "Information Crime Special Task Force" (commonly known as DICT), and became a hot topic among viewers.
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The fifth film in the series is set in Dicto, an investigative agency that pursues perpetrators of "information crimes" that abuse advanced information technology and threaten the lives and property of citizens, and takes on a variety of information crimes, including "special frauds" and "cyber terrorism," typified by anonymous, mobile crimes (commonly known as "tokuryu").
Kakegawa was formerly a member of the Foreign Affairs Police Division of the Public Security Bureau. While he likes to joke around, he is calm and competent at his work. He is a character who easily adapts to his superiors and is unable to be assertive with his subordinates, and is frustrated by the disrespect he receives from his junior colleague, Minamikata (played by Hayate Ichinose).
Kakegawa and Minamikata visited Murata's home, where they allegedly exchanged the jewels stolen from the victim's house in a robbery. When they rang the doorbell, Murata opened the door slightly, with the chain still on. Kakegawa showed his police ID and asked, "Police. You're Murata Kenichi, right? Can I talk to you for a moment?" Murata replied, "Ah, yes. Wait a moment," and closed the door.
Murata then forcefully opened the door, pushed Kakegawa, who was standing in front of the door, and fled. Kakegawa could only groan, "Ouch!" Meanwhile, Minamikata quickly chased after Murata and arrested him on the spot for obstructing a public official in the execution of his duties.
Kakegawa rushed over and explained, "I'm sorry. I was careless," to which Minami replied, "That was within my expectations!"
Seeing Kakegawa's sulky expression, Minakata frankly replied, "Huh? Are you angry about something? No, I don't think you're skinny." Kakegawa could only reply, "Sorry, I'm skinny!"
On social media, the film became a hot topic, with comments such as "Kaneda is too weak lol," "I love Kakegawa's role (lol)," "Kaneda is perfect as an investigator (a wimp)," "I also like the pairing of Kaneda and the others," "The relationship between Satoshi Kanada seems good," "Kaneda Satoshi has become a great actor," and "Kaneda really has a great presence. He's a great supporting actor."
