It has been revealed that "Article 9's Deadly Sins," the latest work by Shohei Manabe, known for the popular manga "Yamikin Ushijima-kun," will be adapted into a live-action film starring actor Yuya Yagira and co-starring Hokuto Matsumura of the popular group SixTONES. Produced by TBS, the film will be released on Netflix in spring 2026.
"Kujo no Taizai" is a manga by Manabe that has been serialized in "Big Comic Spirits" (Shogakukan) since October 2020. "A lawyer has no ideology or beliefs. A lawyer's mission is to defend his clients," says the author. The manga depicts the life of lawyer Kujo Majin, who takes on cases involving difficult clients such as gangsters, yakuza, and people with criminal records, and solves them without regard for morality. The total number of copies sold has exceeded 4 million up to the 14th volume. The story questions the boundary between law and morality, and delves into the darkness lurking in everyday life that has previously been considered taboo.
Yagira plays Kujo Manjin, a lawyer who only takes on troublesome and gray cases, while Matsumura plays Karasuma Shinji, a young and talented elite lawyer who graduated from the University of Tokyo and suddenly finds himself working as a ``house lawyer'' at Kujo's law firm.
In addition, Elaiza Ikeda plays Yakushimae Hitomi, a social worker who watches over criminals from a different perspective than a lawyer; Keita Machida plays Mibu Kengo, who is ostensibly the president of an auto repair shop but has ties to the underworld and brings troublesome requests to Kujo; Otoo Takuma plays Arashiyama Yoshinobu, a detective who has a grudge against Kujo and Mibu due to a certain past incident; and Muro Tsuyoshi plays Tsuyoshi Muro Kiyoshi, the young boss of the Fushimi-gumi.
The script is written by Nemoto Nonji, who has worked on "Shijiki Fudosan" (NHK) and other shows. The director is Doi Yuta of TBS, who has worked on "A We Made a Beautiful Bouquet" and "Quartet," with Yamamoto Takeyoshi (TBS Sparkle) and Adachi Hiroshi also serving as directors. Nasuda Jun, who has worked on "It's Embarrassing to Run Away, but It's Useful" and "Ryusei no Kizuna" (both TBS), will team up with Netflix for the first time as producer.
◇Starring: Yuya Yagira
Although the original manga is fiction, it has a certain realism and vividness to it. As I read, I felt like I was going back and forth between "ignorance is bliss" and "ignorance is sin." What are the principles and beliefs behind Kujo, who has been dubbed a "corrupt lawyer"? I hope you'll pay attention to the changes and growth that emerge within Kujo as he begins to work with Professor Karasuma, played by Hokuto Matsumura. I was excited to take on this new challenge with Director Doi, Producer Nasuda, Netflix, and my co-stars, all of whom I trust, and I worked on this project with great excitement. Please look forward to it.
◇Hokuto Matsumura
Kujo-sensei was a very lovable person with a dangerous coolness, a hidden strong affection, and an air of loneliness. Now that filming has finished, I feel like my character, Karasuma, is a character who keeps his eyes on Kujo-sensei, played by Yagira Yuya.
I think the fact that I was able to feel this way about Karasuma was the right choice for the character. There are many other fascinating characters, each with their own story that will stay with you forever. I hope you enjoy being tossed around by the characters and the story.
◇Director: Yuta Doi
The dark-side lawyer buddy duo, starring Yagira Yuya and Matsumura Hokuto, is streaming worldwide on Netflix. At this point, there's surely no creator who isn't intrigued by this work. With a sense of excitement and heart-pounding excitement, we filmed the film, trying to recreate the worldview and atmosphere of the original as much as possible, while also cherishing the vivid emotions that can only be created through the clash of real actors in a film. Just like the original, there are no simplified characters in this work, including "Kujo" played by Yagira. Everyone has their own complex inner lives and circumstances that are not black and white. We hope that through the human drama they weave together, you will join us on a journey to find the answers to what Kujo's "deadly sin" and "justice" are. It promises to be a satisfying experience. Stay tuned!
◇Producer Jun Nasuda
When Shinichi Takahashi of Netflix approached me about adapting the series into a film, the manga had only reached volume four. Reading the original work, I imagined countless things between the frames and the lines. My endless imagination extended to the characters' futures, and I was excited to see it adapted into a film. The actors, who are outstanding in their portrayals of the original characters who live vibrantly in a world where the dark side of society is linked to the real world and where it's unreasonable and unpredictable, deliver superb performances that are a must-see. The suspenseful story of a buddy lawyer duo clashing between law and morality, and the betrayal and betrayal between corrupt lawyers and outlaws, is unconventional and stimulating, packed with heart-racing realism, tears, emotion, and immersion! Please enjoy!
◇Original author: Shohei Manabe
Congratulations on the live-action adaptation. It's been several years since the project was launched. Thanks to the hard work of the production team, the first episode turned out so wonderfully that I was overcome with emotion and cried. I can't wait to share with all viewers the world of Kujo, created by the wonderful actors, director, acting, scriptwriter, art, and music, led by Yuya Yagira and Hokuto Matsumura.
The world is currently in a state of great change and chaos, and while it's an incredibly interesting time to be a creator, it's also incredibly tough to live in. Every day we have to take in a flood of information with worn-out ears. Truth is crushed by the loud voices of the majority for justice. Good and evil are turned upside down depending on where you stand. "Article 9: The Deadly Sin" explores how we want to live in an era where we are being asked how we should live. The breathing and timing of the characters will be conveyed even more vividly in live action. Please look forward to it!
