Japanese legal drama features lawyers rapping in court

A new Japanese legal drama, "Rhythm of the Law," is generating buzz for its innovative premise: lawyers using rap to argue cases in court. The series stars Eiji Suzuoka as a rookie lawyer named Taichi Sora, who struggles with a stutter. To overcome this speech impediment, he transforms his legal defense into rhythmic rap performances, effectively turning his weakness into a unique strength.

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I don't know why, but it looks particularly convincing. I even want to try it once.

Suzuoka, who is making his debut as a lead in a prime-time Japanese drama, admitted to initial self-doubt due to the unfamiliarity of rapping, law, and playing a character with a stutter. However, he aimed to convey a message of courage and self-breakthrough through his role. Off-screen, Suzuoka surprised his castmates with his ability to sleep anywhere and his dedication to learning about the production side of filming, even observing and assisting the camera crew.

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Then let's leave the last episode to you to challenge!

Veteran actor Goro Inagaki, playing an ace lawyer, expressed admiration for Suzuoka's rap performances in court, finding them surprisingly persuasive and even inspiring him to try it himself. Koyuki portrays the mysterious office director, Yukimura Asumi. The drama's "simul-cast" production style, where episodes are filmed as they air, allows the cast to feel the audience's reactions in real-time. Inagaki and Koyuki, reuniting after 18 years since their roles as a lawyer couple in "The Sasaki Wife's Unreasonable Battle" in 2008, bring a familiar yet renewed dynamic to the show, adding another layer of appeal for fans.

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This time, I finally have the chance to 'tease him properly'.