Series synopsis
Double-edged Axe, also known as 両刃の斧 is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on WOWOW Prime on November 13, 2022. It ended on December 18, 2022. It stars Arata Iura, Kyôhei Shibata, Jun Fubuki and Saki Takaoka.
The eldest daughter of Detective Shibasaki Sachio from the First Investigation Division is found stabbed to death. He goes after the truth with Kawasumi Shigekatsu, a junior detective who respects Shibasaki as his mentor in life and is a close family friend. However, the hard work of the police is in vain. There are no developments due to the numerous questionable points at the crime scene and case goes unsolved. 15 years later, Shibasaki is retired and quietly spending the rest of his life look ...
Premise
The eldest daughter of Detective Shibasaki Sachio from the First Investigation Division is found stabbed to death. He goes after the truth with Kawasumi Shigekatsu, a junior detective who respects Shibasaki as his mentor in life and is a close family friend. However, the hard work of the police is in vain. There are no developments due to the numerous questionable points at the crime scene and case goes unsolved. 15 years later, Shibasaki is retired and quietly spending the rest of his life looking after his wife Miwako who is seriously ill. However, the situation suddenly changes with the establishment of a unit specialising in re-investigating unsolved cases. Kawasumi also joins them. As the case is being reexamined, the existence of man who is believed to be the criminal emerges.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Arata Iura as Shigekatsu Kawasumi
- Kyôhei Shibata as Sachio Shibasaki
- Jun Fubuki as Miwako Shibasaki
- Saki Takaoka as Taeko Kawasumi
- Nao as Himari Kawasumi
- Ryota Bando as Futoshi Yamada
- Kazuki Namioka as Akira Kajino
- Maryjun Takahashi as Miori Sawaki
Supporting cast
- Ai Mikami as Yoko Sibasaki
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 13, 2022 | December 18, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | November 13, 2022 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | November 20, 2022 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | November 27, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | WOWOW Prime |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 13, 2022 |
| Last aired | December 18, 2022 |
| Status | ended |