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Checkmate Lawyer

2025·Show
8Episodes in1Season
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5
  • Wholesome4

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Mystery and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Intrigue9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Kotaro Fuda, a young lawyer running his late father's law firm, meets Tatsumi Tendo, a shogi player with the uncanny ability to predict trial outcomes. Despite Tatsumi's lack of legal experience, Kotaro hires her as a trial lawyer, setting the stage for an unconventional partnership.
Legal MysteryIntellectual PuzzleUnconventional PartnershipShogi StrategyWitty DialogueIntriguing PremiseCharacter DynamicsCrime SolvingThought-Provoking

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Is Checkmate Lawyer worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Checkmate Lawyer have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes of about 51 minutes each.

When did Checkmate Lawyer air?

It ran from 2025 to 2025 and has ended.

What language is Checkmate Lawyer in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Checkmate Lawyer?

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