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'Sins of Kujo' Comes to Life in New Live-Action Series Set for Spring 2026
Netflix is set to ignite the screen with Sins of Kujo, a live-action adaptation of Shohei Manabe's (Ushijima the Loan Shark) best-selling manga "Sins of Kujo". Premiering worldwide in spring 2026, the series promises a thrilling exploration of law, morality, and the dark underbelly of modern society, led by a powerhouse cast and creative team.
Since its debut in Weekly Big Comic Spirits (Shogakukan) in October 2020, "Sins of Kujo" has become a phenomenon, with 14 volumes and over 4 million copies sold. Now, this sensational crime drama comes to screens with Yuya Yagira (Asakusa Kid, Gannibal, Nobody Knows) leading as Taiza Kujo, a lawyer notorious for taking on the most dangerous, morally ambiguous cases. Kujo's philosophy is as provocative as his clientele: "A lawyer isn't guided by ideology; my duty is simply to defend my client." With the law as his weapon, Kujo defends even the most reprehensible villains, forcing viewers to confront the razor-thin line between justice and corruption. Hokuto Matsumura plays as Shinji Karasuma, a University of Tokyo graduate and elite lawyer. Elaiza Ikeda plays Hitomi Yakushimae, a social worker who sees criminals through a different lens, while Keita Machida appears as Kengo Mibu, an auto repair shop owner with deep underworld ties. Takuma Otoo takes on the role of detective Yoshinobu Arashiyama, who harbors a long-standing grudge against Kujo and Mibu, and Tsuyoshi Muro is cast as Kiyoshi Kyogoku, the formidable second-in-command of the Fushimi-gumi gang.
Yuya Yagira shares, "The original manga was a work of fiction, but it also offered an impressive kind of realism and immediacy. Reading through it, you sense the constant push and pull between the ideas that 'ignorance is bliss' and 'ignorance is a sin.' Where do the principles and beliefs behind the actions of the so-called 'corrupt lawyer' Kujo ultimately lie? I hope audiences will notice how Kujo grows and develops while interacting with Karasuma, as portrayed by Hokuto Matsumura. It felt exhilarating to collaborate with my trusted colleagues on this project, like director Doi, producer Nasuda, Netflix, and all my fellow actors, and I was truly excited to help bring it to life. I hope you will enjoy it as much as we did."
Hokuto Matsumura adds, "Dangerously alluring, secretly devoted in love, and somehow lonely, Kujo makes a compelling and beloved character. Now that we've finished filming, I feel like I'm still in my role as Karasuma, continuing to gaze at Yuya Yagira's Kujo. I think feeling that way really lines up with Karasuma's character. This series has many fascinating characters whose stories leave lasting impressions. I hope you will enjoy the magic and excitement of getting caught up in them."
The series is helmed by visionary director Nobuhiro Doi (We Made a Beautiful Bouquet, The Voice of Sin), with Takeyoshi Yamamoto and Hiroshi Adachi also directing. Acclaimed producer Atsushi Nasuda (The Full-Time Wife Escapist, The Voice of Sin) joins for his first collaboration with Netflix. Together, they bring Shohei Manabe's vision to life in a bold new way.
Sins of Kujo is coming in spring 2026, only on Netflix.
COMMENTS FROM CAST AND CREATORS
Lead actor: Yuya Yagira
The original manga was a work of fiction, but it also offered an impressive kind of realism and immediacy. Reading through it, you sense the constant push and pull between the ideas that "ignorance is bliss" and "ignorance is a sin." Where do the principles and beliefs behind the actions of the so-called "corrupt lawyer" Kujo ultimately lie? I hope audiences will notice how Kujo grows and develops while interacting with Karasuma, as portrayed by Hokuto Matsumura. It felt exhilarating to collaborate with my trusted colleagues on this project, like director Doi, producer Nasuda, Netflix, and all my fellow actors, and I was truly excited to help bring it to life. I hope you will enjoy it as much as we did.
Hokuto Matsumura
Dangerously alluring, secretly devoted in love, and somehow lonely, Kujo makes a compelling character. Now that we've finished filming, I feel like I'm still in my role as Karasuma, continuing to gaze at Yuya Yagira's Kujo. I think feeling that way really lines up with Karasuma's character. This series has many fascinating characters whose stories leave lasting impressions. I hope you will enjoy the magic and excitement of getting caught up in them.
Director: Nobuhiro Doi
A lawyer who stands on the dark side, Yuya Yagira and Hokuto Matsumura paired up to play the buddy, and streaming worldwide on Netflix - at this point, there isn't a single creator who wouldn't be interested in this project. As we recreated the setting and mood of the original manga with all its unforgettable thrills and heart-pounding excitement, we focused on interactions between flesh-and-blood actors to make the most of the exuberant vitality that is only possible with a live-action shoot. Just like in the original manga, you won't find a simple or easy-to-understand character in Yagira's Kujo or anyone else. Every character has their own nuanced perspectives and complex circumstances that aren't simply black and white. I hope that all of you will join us on this journey to discover what exactly "sin" and "justice" mean to Kujo through this incredible drama shaped by these characters. I'm confident that you'll find the experience worthwhile.
Producer: Atsushi Nasuda
When I heard from Shinichi Takashashi at Netflix about this adaptation, I had read up to volume four. I read the original manga and imagined all the countless other things surely happening in-between the panels. I felt so intensely excited about the future of the characters to come, and I let my imagination run wild toward the adaptation. The perfect cast of actors would bring to life the incredible original manga characters that somehow live life so vibrantly even in an unpredictable and unreasonable world and in a society holding a darkness that seemed so eerily plausible and relatable to the real world. Their performances here are superb, must-watch artistry. Two lawyer pals tackling law and morality, the suspense of a crooked lawyer and outlaws betraying and being betrayed - it's an unconventional, thrilling and fully immersive experience packed with tears and emotion! You won't want to miss it!
Executive Producer: Shinichi Takahashi (Netflix)
I still remember reading from the first chapter in the manga series. With quotes like "a good lawyer has a bad attitude" and "a lawyer isn't guided by ideology," Kujo and Karasuma took on absurd legal cases in a way that felt refreshingly modern and up-to-date, and I really wanted to take on the challenge of adapting it into a live-action series. This thrilling human drama woven together by the efforts of so many people - producer Nasuda, director Doi and all the incredible staff members, screenwriter Nemoto, Yagira, Matsumura and so many cast intent on doing justice to the incredible original work - far exceeded my original hopes and expectations for this adaptation. This is one of the moments that make being a producer worthwhile. I hope that I'll always be able to keep following this story of "sins" alongside Kujo and Karasuma, and I'm confident that all of you watching at home will feel the same way.
Original author: Shohei Manabe
I'd like to congratulate everyone on the completion of this live-action adaptation. It's been a few years since this project was first developed. I was genuinely awestruck by the first episode, and watching it actually brought me to tears. I really want to share the incredible world of Kujo with audiences as soon as possible, created by phenomenal lead actors Yagira and Matsumura, the directors, the casts, the script, the sets and costumes, and the music. Today's rapidly changing, complicated world is an endlessly fascinating time to work as a creator, but life is neither simple nor easy. These days, the overwhelming flood of information has caused many people to simply close their weary ears. Truth is being crushed by what the loud majority deems justice. Good and evil are interchangeable, depending on your perspective. In these times when we aren't quite sure how to live our lives, Sins of Kujo might just help each of us to decide. These characters and their interactions now come fully to life with a new vividness in this live-action series. Please don't miss it!
About Netflix Series Sins of Kujo
Based on the manga "Sins of Kujo" by Shohei Manabe (currently serialized in "Weekly Big Comic Spirits" published by Shogakukan）
Cast Yuya Yagira, Hokuto Matsumura, Elaiza Ikeda, Kenta Machida, Takuma Otoo, Muro Tsuyoshi
Written by Nonji Nemoto
Producer: Atsushi Nasuda (TBS)
Directors: Nobuhiro Doi (TBS), Takeyoshi Yamamoto (TBS Sparkle), Hiroshi Adachi
Executive Producer: Kaori Sugiyama (TBS)
Production Company: TBS Sparkle
Presented by Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc.
Distributed by Netflix
Title page: https://www.netflix.com/SinsofKujo
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