Suits 2018
What is Suits?
Suits is a Japanese television series centered on the professional life of a prominent lawyer at one of Japan's major law firms. The main character, Shogo Kai, is known for his exceptional legal skills and ambitious nature, though his arrogant personality and single-minded focus on winning cases raise concerns among his superiors.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 8, 2018
- Last aired
- Oct 19, 2020
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
Where to watch
Free
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Suits is a Japanese television series centered on the professional life of a prominent lawyer at one of Japan's major law firms. The main character, Shogo Kai, is known for his exceptional legal skills and ambitious nature, though his arrogant personality and single-minded focus on winning cases raise concerns among his superiors. As he approaches the possibility of becoming a senior partner, his boss expresses worry about his win-at-all-costs mentality and imposes a condition for his promotion. Shogo must hire a young associate, leading him to interview several candidates. During this process, he encounters Daiki Suzuki, a prospective lawyer whose high intelligence and remarkable memory abilities catch Shogo's attention. The series explores the dynamics between the experienced but arrogant senior lawyer and the talented young candidate, examining themes of professional ambition, mentorship, and different approaches to legal practice within the competitive environment of a major Japanese law firm.
Should you watch it?
“A high-stakes corporate lawyer is forced to mentor a brilliant young associate to secure a promotion.”
- compelling character dynamics
- focus on high-stakes legal strategy
- protagonist displays significant arrogance
Watch it if you enjoy professional dramas centered on complex mentorships and legal maneuvering.
The series features themes of workplace competition and professional ambition.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Oct 8, 2018
- E2 Episode 2 Oct 15, 2018
- E3 Episode 3 Oct 22, 2018
- E4 Episode 4 Oct 29, 2018
- E5 Episode 5 Nov 5, 2018
- E6 Episode 6 Nov 12, 2018
- E7 Episode 7 Nov 19, 2018
- E8 Episode 8 Nov 26, 2018
- E9 Episode 9 Dec 3, 2018
- E10 Episode 10 Dec 10, 2018
- E11 Episode 11 Dec 17, 2018
Season 2 · 15 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Apr 13, 2020
- E2 Episode 2 Apr 20, 2020
- E3 Episode 3 Jul 27, 2020
- E4 Episode 4 Aug 3, 2020
- E5 Episode 5 Aug 10, 2020
- E6 Episode 6 Aug 17, 2020
- E7 Episode 7 Aug 24, 2020
- E8 Episode 8 Aug 31, 2020
- E9 Episode 9 Sep 7, 2020
- E10 Episode 10 Sep 14, 2020
- E11 Episode 11 Sep 21, 2020
- E12 Episode 12 Sep 28, 2020
- E13 Episode 13 Oct 5, 2020
- E14 Episode 14 Oct 12, 2020
- E15 Episode 15 Oct 19, 2020
Frequently asked questions
Who is the lead character?
The lead is Shogo Kai, a successful and arrogant lawyer at a major firm.
What is the premise of the show?
Shogo Kai must hire an associate to earn a promotion to senior partner.
Who does Shogo Kai hire?
He hires Daiki Suzuki, a young man with exceptional intelligence and memory.
What is Shogo Kai's primary goal?
He is focused on winning cases to satisfy his clients.
Why does the boss require an associate?
The boss is concerned about Shogo Kai's singular focus on winning at all costs.