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Mana Ashida stars in Japanese remake of Korean legal drama
The Japanese remake of a hit Korean drama began airing on October 19.
The series, “Minami Minami: A Lawyer with Genius-Level Skill,” stars Mana Ashida as Minami, an autistic rookie lawyer.
It is based on the 2022 Korean Netflix series “Extraordinary Attorney Woo,” about a young lawyer navigating work and relationships.
In the first episode, Minami takes on a case involving a woman accused of trying to kill her husband, whom she had been caring for.
Minami challenges her law firm’s plan to seek a suspended sentence, arguing that the charge should instead be assault, not attempted murder.
The story also follows how Minami’s family, colleagues and clients respond to her, and how their relationships change.
The series is available on Netflix, with catch-up viewing also offered on TVer and Kansai TV’s service.
Ashida Mana stars in “Minami Minami: A Natural-Born Lawyer,” a Japanese remake of the Korean series “Extraordinary Attorney Woo.”
The first episode aired on October 19 on the Kantele and Fuji TV Monday 10 p.m. drama slot.
The series follows Minami, a rookie lawyer with autism spectrum disorder who takes on difficult cases using her distinctive perspective.
In the first episode, Minami argues that her client should be acquitted of attempted murder or convicted of a lesser offense.
Viewers praised the child actor playing Minami as a child, with some saying she resembled Ashida when she was young.
- Who
- Ashida Mana stars as rookie lawyer Minami Minamida.
- What
- The Japanese remake “Minami Minami: A Natural-Born Lawyer” began airing.
- When
- The first episode aired on October 19, 2026.
- Where
- On Kantele and Fuji TV in Japan; the series is also available on Netflix.
- Why
- Not stated
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The first episode aired on Kantele and Fuji TV.
News reports described reactions to the child actor playing Minami and coverage of the series.
- Lead actor
- Ashida Mana
- Series title
- Minami Minami: A Natural-Born Lawyer
- First episode
- October 19, 2026
- Broadcast slot
- Mondays at 10 p.m. on Kantele and Fuji TV
- Original series
- Extraordinary Attorney Woo, broadcast in South Korea in 2022
- Client in episode one
- Keiko Ichinose, played by Mayumi Asaka
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What people are saying
I hope viewers will feel that they want to support Minami as she struggles through the encounters with various cases and people.
I saw Ashida-san’s Minami and already thought this drama was a “win.