---
title: "99.9 Criminal Lawyer"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/99-9-criminal-lawyer-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 66584
imdb_id: "tt5487318"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 19
runtime_minutes: 46
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 12
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# 99.9 Criminal Lawyer (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/99-9-criminal-lawyer-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series "99.9 Criminal Lawyer" is a 2016 Japanese drama that revolves around the country's judicial system. Japan has a high criminal case conviction rate, with the majority of prosecutor arguments being accepted. This environment makes it challenging for defense lawyers specializing in criminal cases, as there is little financial incentive to take on such cases. The series focuses on Hiroto Miyama, a young and unconventional lawyer who is passionate about pursuing the truth in criminal cases, even if the chances of success are low.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A tenacious defense lawyer fights against Japan's nearly unbeatable conviction rate."

### Why Watch
- Unique legal perspective on Japan's justice system
- Strong character development for the protagonist
- Tackles systemic issues in criminal defense

### Caveats & Content Note
- May feel slow to viewers expecting action
- Heavy focus on legal procedures
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for mature audiences interested in legal themes and institutional critique.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: underdog, intense, thoughtful, realistic, compelling

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads | Rakuten Viki | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads | Rakuten Viki | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (10 Episodes)
Hiroto Miyama is a poor lawyer who takes on criminal cases and is unable to make money. He pursues the truth for the 0.1 percent out of Japan's 99.9 percent conviction rate. Hiroto is also described as an unconventional young lawyer who dances to his own tune and gets a little obsessive. One day, Hiroto is scouted by Haruhiko Madarame, the head of Madarame Law Firm, which is one of the biggest law firms among the four big law firms. Following this, Hiroto begins to work with Atsuhiro Sada. Atsuhiro Sada is a lawyer who specializes in civil cases, makes a lot of money for the law firm, and has no interest in criminal cases because they cannot make money.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 19
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (32%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 13 (68%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jun Matsumoto** as *Hiroto Miyama*
- **Teruyuki Kagawa** as *Atsuhiro Sada*
- **Jin Katagiri** as *Tatsuya Akashi*
- **Yukino Kishii** as *Kanako Kataoka*
- **Ittoku Kishibe** as *Haruhiko Madarame*
- **Magi** as *Hiroki Fujino*
- **Ikeda Takafumi** as *Kenta Bando*
- **Kurara Emi** as *Yukiko Sada*
- **Toru Baba** as *Yohei Ochiai*
- **Mei Hata** as *Kasumi Hata*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this based on a true story?
The show is fictional but reflects real issues in Japan's criminal justice system.

### Q: What makes the main character different?
He focuses exclusively on criminal defense and pursues cases others consider hopeless.

### Q: Is this show educational about law?
It provides insight into Japan's legal system and defense challenges.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series consists of multiple episodes exploring different cases.

### Q: Is it dubbed or subtitled?
Availability depends on the viewing platform and region.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [99.9 Criminal Lawyer — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/66584)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*