Japan / Dec 29, 2019 / NHK BS Premium
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Set in the future where it is commonplace for high tech crimes to get through cyber defense, Iwase Shobei, a wealthy man and well-known collector of gems, asks private investigator Akechi Kogoro to provide personal protection for his daughter Sanae. Iwase has been warned that she will be kidnapped. The mysterious phantom thief Kurotokage, who deftly replaces precious gems with imitations, stands in Akechi's way. However, Kogoro catches on that Madam Midorikawa, the owner of an exclusive hotel who has give shelter to Sanae, is actually Kurotokage, and prevents Sanae's abduction. However, he is hampered by a trick laid in the entire hotel and fails to catch her. At that moment, the thief and famous investigator secretly fall in love. Akechi chases Kurotokage and eventually learns about her tragic past and surprising identity. Although swayed by forbidden love, both have a final showdown at Kurotokage's secret museum which houses her collection. Who will be the victor?—Jdrama Weblog
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Baijaku Nakamura |
Genres
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 黒蜥蜴 〜BLACK LIZARD〜 |
| Original language | 日本語 (JA) |
| Spoken languages | 日本語 |
| Production countries | Japan |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | NHK |
| Release date | 29 dicembre 2019 |
| Writer | Kaizo Hayashi, Haruko Nagatsu, Rampo Edogawa |
| Cinematography | Yuichi Nagata |
| Assistant directors | Kaizo Hayashi |
| Camera operators | Yuichi Nagata |
| Additional photography | Yuichi Nagata |
| Music | Hajime Sakita |
| Sound | Hajime Sakita |
Release dates
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