Series synopsis
Usotoki Rhetoric, also known as 嘘解きレトリック is a Japanese drama mystery television series that premiered on Fuji TV on October 7, 2024. It ended on December 16, 2024. It was created by Shunsaku Kawake, Kozo Nagayama, Hiroshi Nishitani. It stars Ouji Suzuka, Honoka Matsumoto, Ryosuke Mikata and Yuki Katayama.
Based on the manga by Ritsu Miyako, this unique drama pairs a penniless detective with a razor-sharp eye for detail with a mysterious woman who can detect lies...?! Together, they unravel complex cases where truth and deception intertwine like threads in a delicate web, all set against the backdrop of a retro-modern cityscape.
Premise
Based on the manga by Ritsu Miyako, this unique drama pairs a penniless detective with a razor-sharp eye for detail with a mysterious woman who can detect lies...?! Together, they unravel complex cases where truth and deception intertwine like threads in a delicate web, all set against the backdrop of a retro-modern cityscape.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ouji Suzuka as Iwai Soma
- Honoka Matsumoto as Urabe Kanoko
- Ryosuke Mikata as Hanasaki Kaoru
- Yuki Katayama as Fujishima Chiyo
- Eri Murakawa as Kugayama Sayuri
- Mayumi Wakamura as Urabe Fumi
- Koji Ohkura as Kurata Tatsuzo
- Sayaka Isoyama as Kurata Yoshie
Supporting cast
- Soraji Shibuya as Kurata Taro
- Hiroki Konno as Rokuhei
- Tetta Sugimoto as Fujishima Yukihiro
- Atsuko Sakuraba as Fujishima Yukino
- Shuto Miyazaki as Koukichi
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | October 7, 2024 | December 16, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | October 7, 2024 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | October 14, 2024 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 21, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 7, 2024 |
| Last aired | December 16, 2024 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |