Series synopsis
Matori & Kyoken Men in the Back Alleys, also known as マトリと狂犬 is a Japanese crime drama action & adventure television series that premiered on MBS on January 21, 2026. It ended on March 24, 2026. It stars Daigo Nishihata, Yoshihiko Hosoda, Osamu Mukai and Kokoro Morita.
After a deadly incident in a Roppongi club, a former child star becomes a double agent for rival narcotics enforcers in Tokyo's criminal underworld.
Premise
After a deadly incident in a Roppongi club, a former child star becomes a double agent for rival narcotics enforcers in Tokyo's criminal underworld.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Daigo Nishihata as Umezawa Kyonosuke
- Yoshihiko Hosoda as Kurosaki Toru
- Osamu Mukai as Katsuragi Akito
- Kokoro Morita as Sugihara Aoi
- Joe Kujo as Kaga Hibiki
- Yuichi Kimura as Shinjo Jo
- Yusuke Shoji as Hainuma Taichi
- Kasumi Yamaya as Aoshima Haruka
Supporting cast
- Eiku Yamashita as Inaba Eiji
- Kinari Hirano as Matsubara Tsutomu
- Tamiyasu Cho as Nagata Noriaki
- Motoki Fukami as Saeki Ryu
- Yasukaze Motomiya as Onizuka Momozo
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | January 21, 2026 | March 24, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1: The Beginning of Madness A shocking incident at a Tokyo nightclub ignites a tense investigation, drawing former actor Umezawa Kyonosuke into the center of the case. |
January 21, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2: Another Mad Dog Force to repay mounting losses after a raid, Umezawa enters a risky moneymaking scheme while Kurosaki pushes him to gather evidence. |
January 28, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3: Uncover the Hidden Face of a Popular Celebrity! As police investigate drug allegations surrounding a beloved star, Umezawa is caught between loyalty to Kurosaki and his ties to the criminal organization. |
February 4, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 21, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 24, 2026 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 00:59:00 |