Back to All NewsSins of Kujo' Comes to Life in New Live-Action Series Set for Spring 2026
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19 October 2025
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Netflix is set to ignite the screen with Sins of Kujo, a live-action adaptation of Shohei Manabe's (Ushijima the Loan Shark) best-selling manga Sins of Kujo . Premiering worldwide in spring 2026, the series promises a thrilling exploration of law, morality, and the dark underbelly of modern society, led by a powerhouse cast and creative team.
Since its debut in Weekly Big Comic Spirits (Shogakukan) in October 2020, Sins of Kujo has become a phenomenon, with 14 volumes and over 4 million copies sold. Now, this sensational crime drama comes to screens with Yuya Yagira (Asakusa Kid, Gannibal, Nobody Knows) leading as Taiza Kujo, a lawyer notorious for taking on the most dangerous, morally ambiguous cases. Kujo's philosophy is as provocative as his clientele: A lawyer isn't guided by ideology; my duty is simply to defend my client. With the law as his weapon, Kujo defends even the most reprehensible villains, forcing viewers to confront the razor-thin line between justice and corruption. Hokuto Matsumura plays as Shinji Karasuma, a University of Tokyo graduate and elite lawyer. Elaiza Ikeda plays Hitomi Yakushimae, a social worker who sees criminals through a different lens, while Keita Machida appears as Kengo Mibu, an auto repair shop owner with deep underworld ties. Takuma Otoo takes on the role of detective Yoshinobu Arashiyama, who harbors a long-standing grudge against Kujo and Mibu, and Tsuyoshi Muro is cast as Kiyoshi Kyogoku, the formidable second-in-command of the Fushimi-gumi gang.
Yuya Yagira shares, The original manga was a work of fiction, but it also offered an impressive kind of realism and immediacy. Reading through it, you sense the constant push and pull between the ideas that ignorance is bliss' and ignorance is a sin.' Where do the principles and beliefs behind the actions of the so-called corrupt lawyer' Kujo ultimately lie? I hope audiences will notice how Kujo grows and develops while interacting with Karasuma, as portrayed by Hokuto Matsumura. It felt exhilarating to collaborate with my trusted colleagues on this project, like director Doi, producer Nasuda, Netflix, and all my fellow actors, and I was truly excited to help bring it to life. I hope you will enjoy it as much as we did.
Hokuto Matsumura adds, Dangerously alluring, secretly devoted in love, and somehow lonely, Kujo makes a compelling and beloved character. Now that we've finished filming, I feel like I'm still in my role as Karasuma, continuing to gaze at Yuya Yagira's Kujo. I think feeling that way really lines up with Karasuma's character. This series has many fascinating characters whose stories leave lasting impressions. I hope you will enjoy the magic and excitement of getting caught up in them.
The series is helmed by visionary director Nobuhiro Doi (We Made a Beautiful Bouquet, The Voice of Sin), with Takeyoshi Yamamoto and Hiroshi Adachi also directing. Acclaimed producer Atsushi Nasuda (The Full-Time Wife Escapist, The Voice of Sin) joins for his first collaboration with Netflix. Together, they bring Shohei Manabe's vision to life in a bold new way.
Sins of Kujo is coming in spring 2026, only on Netflix.
COMMENTS FROM CAST AND CREATORS
Lead actor: Yuya Yagira The original manga was a work of fiction, but it also offered an impressive kind of realism and immediacy. Reading through it, you sense the constant push and pull between the ideas that "ignorance is bliss" and "ignorance is a sin." Where do the principles and beliefs behind the actions of the so-called "corrupt lawyer" Kujo ultimately lie? I hope audiences will notice how Kujo grows and develops while interacting with Karasuma, as portrayed by Hokuto Matsumura. It felt exhilarating to collaborate with my trusted colleagues on this project, like director Doi, producer Nasuda, Netflix, and all my fellow actors, and I was truly excited to help bring it to life. I hope you will enjoy it as much as we did.
Hokuto Matsumura Dangerously alluring, secretly devoted in love, and somehow lonely, Kujo makes a compelling character. Now that we've finished filming, I feel like I'm still in my role as Karasuma, continuing to gaze at Yuya Yagira's Kujo. I think feeling that way really lines up with Karasuma's character. This series has many fascinating characters whose stories leave lasting impressions. I hope you will enjoy the magic and excitement of getting caught up in them.
Director: Nobuhiro Doi A lawyer who stands on the dark side, Yuya Yagira and Hokuto Matsumura paired up to play the buddy, and streaming worldwide on Netflix - at this point, there isn't a single creator who wouldn't be interested in this project. As we recreated the setting and mood of the original manga with all its unforgettable thrills and heart-pounding excitement, we focused on interactions between flesh-and-blood actors to make the most of the exuberant vitality that is only possible with a live-action shoot. Just like in the original manga, you won't find a simple or easy-to-understand character in Yagira's Kujo or anyone else. Every character has their own nuanced perspectives and complex circumstances that aren't simply black and white. I hope that all of you will join us on this journey to discover what exactly "sin" and "justice" mean to Kujo through this incredible drama shaped by these characters. I'm confident that you'll find the experience worthwhile.
Producer: Atsushi Nasuda When I heard from Shinichi Takashashi at Netflix about this adaptation, I had read up to volume four. I read the original manga and imagined all the countless other things surely happening in-between the panels. I felt
