Matsuyama Kenichi plays the main character, Ando Kiyoharu, in NHK's "Drama 10: The Uncertain Court of Themis" (General TV, Tuesdays at 10pm), the final episode of which will be broadcast on March 10th. "I don't think I could have created the character of Ando on my own," said Matsuyama, revealing his thoughts as filming wrapped up.
"The Uncertain Courtroom of Themis" is based on a unique legal mystery by Sho Naoshima. It is a courtroom drama about a judge with a developmental disorder who struggles with his own unique characteristics while taking on complex cases. The screenplay is written by Hideya Hamada, who has also written the Fuji TV series "Ichikei no Karasu" and the "Absolute Zero" series.
In the final episode, Yuki (Ogi Shigemitsu) is trying to tell something to psychiatrist Yamaji (Wakui Emi). Learning this, Ando begins to investigate the connection to the Maebashi family murder case using clues left behind by Yuki. Worried about Ando's mental state, Onozaki (Yui Narumi) accompanies him in the investigation. As the Maebashi District Court First Branch, the defense team, and the prosecution approach the truth from their respective perspectives, the existence of the real culprit emerges, and the dots gradually begin to connect.
And finally, the day arrives when the decision on the request for retrial will be made...
Matsuyama revealed, "Even before filming began, I had discussions with the staff about what kind of person Ando Kiyoharu is? What does he do? What is he thinking?" We all continued to think about the 'universe' that is Ando, and that's what allowed us to see the story through to the end."
He said, "Ando is a character who makes us realize that each person has their own unique 'universe,' and I think that people who watch this work will have the same impression as I did. I think that when you understand that there are many different 'universes,' or ways of thinking, you can become kinder to people. Thank you so much for everything."
