Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: WOWOW Prime
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.0/10
The Name of the Game Is a Kidnapping
Overview
Shunsuke Sakuma works with numerous clients as a planner for an advertising agency. He is somewhat of a mysterious man and popular with women. He deals with his work and his personal life in the same manner, like he is playing a game. He is currently working on a large project involving a car company. The project is progressing well, but he is suddenly excluded from the project by the car company's vice president, Katsutoshi Katsuragi. Shunsuke Sakuma’s pride is wounded from his exclusion and he becomes extremely upset at that. He happens to meet Juri Katsuragi who is Katsutoshi Katsuragi’s daughter. She also holds a grudge against her father. Shunsuke Sakuma and Juri Katsuragi decides to team up to get revenge. They take part in a kidnapping game.
This production, originally released in 2024, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Mystery, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Mystery and Drama.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Kazuya Kamenashi
Sakuma Shunsuke
Ai Mikami
Katsuragi Juri
Atsuro Watabe
Katsuragi Katsutoshi
Mariko Akama
Katsuragi Fumiko
Sayuri Matsumura
Maki
Yuki Izumisawa
Yuguchi
Yusuke Hirayama
Kagaya Takeshi
Kouhei Takeda
Sugimoto Tomoya
Seasons
Season 1
4 Episodes • Aired 2024-06-09
No season overview provided for this season.