Countdown to Netflix's New Legal Drama "Kujo no Taizai": Lead Actors on Magazine Cover!
Promotional efforts for Netflix's highly anticipated new live-action series Sins of Kujo (Kujo no Taizai) are in full swing. The series' lead actors, Yuya Yagira and Hokuto Matsumura, excited fans by appearing in the 20th issue of Weekly Big Comic Spirits magazine, published on April 13th. This special issue celebrates the series' global launch on April 2, 2026, and also teases an in-depth interview between the original creator Shohei Manabe and the actors in the next issue.
The manga world knows the name Shohei Manabe well from his legendary Ushijima the Loan Shark (Yamikin Ushijima-kun) series. With Kujo no Taizai, which he began in 2020, Manabe once again focuses on the dark corners of society and the gray areas of the legal system. The story revolves around Taiza Kujo, a genius lawyer who prioritizes defending his clients' rights—no matter how guilty they may be—over ethical values. The series has reached 16 volumes to date and has sold over 4 million copies, becoming a modern crime drama classic.
The show's cast is truly a star-studded affair. Yuya Yagira, the youngest person to win the "Best Actor" award at the Cannes Film Festival, brings the character Taiza Kujo to life. He is joined by Hokuto Matsumura, a member of the popular idol group SixTONES and a successful actor, in the role of Shinji Karasuma, an elite lawyer. The duo's chemistry in the magazine shoot offers hints about the series' atmosphere, while fans eagerly await to see how Manabe's gritty and realistic narrative will be translated to the screen.
This adaptation is seen as part of Netflix's emphasis on original Japanese content. Following the massive success of Ushijima the Loan Shark, this new story from Manabe's pen is expected to achieve a similar cult status. Kujo's story, which argues that the law is not just for the "righteous" but for everyone, will drag viewers into a moral dilemma. Consisting of 10 episodes, the series has already caught the attention of critics as a production that pushes the boundaries of justice and morality.
