Hanzawa Naoki
Created by Jun Ikeido
On TBS
A taut, cerebral revenge thriller about a banker fighting institutional corruption and personal betrayal through cunning and determination, balancing dark workplace intrigue with strategic wit.
Hanzawa Naoki works as a loan manager at the Osaka Nishi branch of Tokyo Central Bank. One day, Hanzawa makes a loan contract for 500 million yen with Nishi Osaka Steel Company. Hanzawa didn't want to approve the loan, but he had to due to the branch manager's order. Nishi Osaka Steel Company seems financially stable, but the company actually hides massive amounts of debt through fraudulent accounts. The company is caught. Three months later, Nishi Osaka Steel Company goes bankrupt. The bank's branch manager is Asano. He is an ambitious man and tries to shift the blame to Hanzawa. Hanzawa then attends an inquiry about the loan failure at the bank's headquarters in Tokyo. Hanzawa denies fault and promises to retrieve the 500 million yen loan. He did this because it's the only way for Hanzawa to survive as a banker.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is Hanzawa Naoki violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.
Does Hanzawa Naoki leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Hanzawa Naoki easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.
Is Hanzawa Naoki sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Hanzawa Naoki scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like Hanzawa Naoki
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Hanzawa Naoki
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Hanzawa Naoki, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Hanzawa Naoki, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Hanzawa Naoki, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
