Overview
Series synopsis
The Ransom is Kidnapping, also known as 身代金は誘拐です is a Japanese drama crime television series that premiered on Nippon TV on January 8, 2026. It ended on March 19, 2026. It stars Ryo Katsuji, Miori Takimoto, Izutani Rana and Yoshi Sakō.
A kidnapped girl's parents are blackmailed by the abductor into kidnapping another child to save their own daughter.
Premise
A kidnapped girl's parents are blackmailed by the abductor into kidnapping another child to save their own daughter.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ryo Katsuji as Takeru Washio
- Miori Takimoto as Miu Washio
- Izutani Rana as Shion Washio
- Yoshi Sakō as Akito Ushikubo
- Kodai Asaka as Sosuke Kumamori
- Akito Kiriyama as Eiji Arima
- Hata Sakurako as Yuka Washio
- Aimi Satsukawa as Minato Kamei
Supporting cast
- Sayaka Isoyama as Erika Arima
- Sei Matobu as Natsuko Tatsumi
- Kawanishi Kenshiro as Koichiro Tsuruhara
- Saori Seto as Kyoko Tsuruhara
Guest cast
- Ren Komai
- Ami Tomite
- Teppei Koike
- Manabu Hamada
- Inoue Hinata
- Ryunosuke Takashima as Sora Arima
- Masanari Wada as Ryota Uno
- Shinsuke Yotsuya as Yuto Hinagata
- Rin Furukawa
- Hitomi Kyan
- 成島敏晴
- 西川綾乃
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | January 8, 2026 | March 19, 2026 |
Season 1 preview
11 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 8, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 15, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 22, 2026 |
Production
Genres
Drama, Crime
Country
JP
Original language
ja
Release
| Original network/platform | Nippon TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 8, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 19, 2026 |
| Status | ended |