Lawyer in Kabukicho, Rinka (2019)
Synopsis
Following her father’s disappearance, a principled corporate attorney takes over his practice located in Tokyo’s seedy red-light district of Kabukicho.
Network
BS TV Tokyo
Episodes
Episode 1
High-flying attorney Rinka covers for her father's sudden absence at his law practice, helping a hostess who is terrified of a chilling stalker.
Episode 2
A huge debt and a loathsome man force a young woman into prostitution. Rinka is persuaded to step in to remedy the situation as her father would have.
Episode 3
Rinka has an awkward encounter with Ran. A new client is the victim of sexual harassment from her boss after struggling to erase her X-rated past.
Episode 4
As things get tougher for Junko at work, Rinka apologizes for not being able to help. She becomes disheartened about her own actions and abilities.
Episode 5
Ran quits her corporate law office and eagerly joins Rinka, who begins investigating the case of a male host suspected of murdering a young woman.
Episode 6
After fighting off her mysterious attacker, Rinka realizes that the cases may be connected. An encounter with a homeless man yields some more clues.
Episode 7
A new client believes herself to be the victim of a romance scam after giving her fiancé a large sum of money, only for him to vanish without a word.
Episode 8
When a sex worker is the victim of a serious sexual assault, Rinka steps in to help her, despite knowing how hard it will be to prove the case.
Episode 9
Rinka takes on the case of a former mobster accused of involvement in a violent crime. She discovers the man prosecuting him is an old flame of hers.
Episode 10
A Filipino woman enters the office upset that her husband requested a divorce and ran away with their child. Rinka tracks him down for questioning.
Episode 11
Rinka's father makes a long-awaited return to his law practice. She feels angered by his selfishness but still must concentrate on a client's case.
Episode 12
The trial to settle the love hotel inheritance dispute begins. Rinka presents her case, but her father's strong argument shakes her confidence.
Cast
Details
Original Title
歌舞伎町弁護人 凛花
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
12
