Series synopsis
Themis' Uncertain Court, also known as テミスの不確かな法廷 is a Japanese mystery television series that premiered on NHK G on January 6, 2026. It ended on March 10, 2026. It stars Kenichi Matsuyama, Yui Narumi, Yuri Tsunematsu and Shigenori Yamazaki.
A judge with hidden ASD and ADHD struggles to maintain a 'normal' facade at a new court while his neurodivergent perspective ironically helps him uncover the concealed truths in complex and challenging cases.
Premise
A judge with hidden ASD and ADHD struggles to maintain a 'normal' facade at a new court while his neurodivergent perspective ironically helps him uncover the concealed truths in complex and challenging cases.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kenichi Matsuyama as Kiyoharu Ando
- Yui Narumi as Noa Onozaki
- Yuri Tsunematsu as Tomoka Ochiai
- Shigenori Yamazaki as Shinji Furukawa
- Mikako Ichikawa as Ayano Tsumura
- Emi Wakui as Kaoruko Yamaji
- Kenichi Endo as Shigeru Kadokura
- Maho Yamada as Kyoko Yakumo
Supporting cast
- Shono Hayama as Asahi Ogihara
- Shigemitsu Ogi as Hidetoshi Yuki
- Noriko Iriyama as Tomoko Ando
Guest cast
- Toranosuke Kobayashi as Takuro Ezawa
- Soma Santoki as Nao Kurita
- Aoi Ito as Eri Shinomiya
- Riko Ishida as Haru
- Seiichi Tanabe as Kenichi Hatori
- Toshihiro Yashiba as Haruhiko Kiuchi
- Kurumi Shimizu as Tomoyo Hatori
- Asuka Saito as Aki Yoshizawa
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | January 6, 2026 | March 10, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Struck from the Case Judge Ando is assigned to the Maebashi District Court First Branch. Diagnosed as a child with ASD and ADHD, he conceals his condition from those around him. One day, the mayor is attacked, and the defendant, who was expected to plead guilty, suddenly denies the charges at the first hearing. Ando begins investigating the truth as he grapples with his own impulses. |
January 6, 2026 |
| 2 |
Duty of Truth and Duty of Good Faith Onozaki must defend a high school basketball player accused of assault. Though she initially believes her client's claim of self-defense, something about the witness testimony prompts her to head to the crime scene, where she encounters Ando. When they find a truth that is unfavorable to the defendant, Onozaki is torn between protecting her client's interests and pursuing the truth. |
January 13, 2026 |
| 3 |
The Qualities of a Judge A driver for a transport company dies in an accident during work, killing a pedestrian. His daughter Shinomiya files a civil lawsuit, claiming excessive workload is at fault, but the company asserts the driver's negligence. Shinomiya's attorney places her hopes on Judge Kadokura, the "Legendary Rebel." Ando questions if he is fit to be a judge after his disorder impacts the trial. |
January 20, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK G |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 6, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 10, 2026 |
| Status | ended |