Monday, March 23, 2009

Spring 2009 - Majo Saiban (The Trial of an Evil Woman)

Ikuta Toma will be the leading man for the first time in FujiTV's spring 2009 offering, Majo Saiban (The Trial of an Evil Woman) which begins on 25 April 09, Saturdays 11.10pm. This is the first time that he is taking on the lead role alone.

As Japan will introduce the jury system in May this year, Majo Saiban takes a look at what happens during the trial of a woman accused of murder. Ikuta plays a young part-time worker who has been disinterested in current affairs all along. One day, he receives notification that he is selected to be a member of the jury for a criminal case. As part of the preparation for this role, Ikuta went to sit in on some court sessions to get a feel of how court proceedings are like. As this is a serious theme and has severe social repurcussions, he feels that it will be a challenge to relay the message that the jury system will affect everyone, regardless of whether you are selected to be part of the jury.

The case featured in this drama is a murder by a woman who's been labeled as evil and supposedly murdered for the sake of landing her hands on a huge inheritance. This will be played by Ishida Yuriko who has always been projecting a sweet and gentle image throughout her career. During the trial, an unknown organization gets to work so as to influence the jury to deliver a favourable verdict.

Kato Ai will play a housewife for the first time in this drama and her character is also selected to be part of the jury. However, her peaceful life is shattered as death threats are sent to her and her family. Higa Manami will play Ikuta's girlfriend who is also a news reporter.

Source: Sanspo

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