Overview
Series synopsis
1972 Fireflies on the Shore, also known as 1972 渚の螢火 is a Japanese crime drama television series that premiered on WOWOW Prime on October 19, 2025. It ended on November 16, 2025. It stars Issey Takahashi, Munetaka Aoki, Kaoru Kobayashi and Ikki Sawamura.
In 1972 Okinawa, a $1 million heist risks a US-Japan crisis. A covert police team has 18 days to recover the cash, uncovering ties to gangs, elites, and US forces.
Premise
In 1972 Okinawa, a $1 million heist risks a US-Japan crisis. A covert police team has 18 days to recover the cash, uncovering ties to gangs, elites, and US forces.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Issey Takahashi as Taichi Maeda
- Munetaka Aoki as Seitoku Yonaha
- Kaoru Kobayashi as Taiei Tamashiro
- Ikki Sawamura as Choyu Kabira
- Yu Shirota as 'Jack' Shinsuke Ikezawa
- Riku Kashima as Takeo Miyazato
- Ryohei Hirota as Yuji Higa
- Takara Sakumoto as Koji Inamine
Supporting cast
- Bengal as Koyu Kyan
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | October 19, 2025 | November 16, 2025 |
Season 1 preview
5 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | October 19, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | October 26, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | November 2, 2025 |
Production
Genres
Crime, Drama
Country
JP
Original language
ja
Release
| Original network/platform | WOWOW Prime |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 19, 2025 |
| Last aired | November 16, 2025 |
| Status | ended |