War of Traps — Season 1
Following War of Money (2015) and War of Lie (2017), this is the final chapter in the revenge-themed "War" series!
About this season
Parliamentary secretary Toru Washizu (Tsuyoshi Kusanagi) has devoted 20 years of his life to Kosuke Inukai, a member of parliament and cabinet minister. Toru works behind the scenes as Inukai's "shadow," deftly handling the petitions of Inukai's supporters and crushing any hint of scandal. Cool and collected, Toru rarely betrays emotion and would humble himself to anyone to get what Inukai needs. But then a shocking event changes everything. Toru's only son, Taiki, is gravely injured in an accident that leaves him close to death. Toru is stricken with worry and fear for his son, but Inukai orders him to conduct a cover-up. Feeling betrayed, Toru, who once would have done anything for Inukai, begins to question everything.
Episodes (11)
1. Episode 1
Aired 16 January 2023 • 54 min
Parliamentary secretary Toru Washizu has devoted 20 years of his life to Kosuke Inukai, a member of parliament and cabinet minister. Toru works behind the scenes as Inukai's "shadow," deftly handling the petitions of Inukai's supporters and crushing any hint of scandal…
2. Episode 2
Aired 23 January 2023 • 54 min
Toru is furious with Kosuke Inukai for trying to cover up the incident in which one was pushed off a bridge...
3. Episode 3
Aired 30 January 2023 • 54 min
At last, he faces Minister Inukai directly! Toru Washizu discovers something in the back account book!?
4. Episode 4
Aired 6 February 2023 • 54 min
Toru Washizu's entry into politics is heightened by Inukai's retirement from politics...! His new enemy is the suspected chairman…?!
5. Episode 5
Aired 13 February 2023 • 54 min
Toru Washizu is challenging to be elected as a member of the Diet so that the truth about his son's case will be uncovered…
6. Episode 6
Aired 20 February 2023 • 54 min
Toru Washizu who won the fierce election campaign and became a representative, was shocked to discover the truth behind the cover-up of the incident…
7. Episode 7
Aired 27 February 2023 • 54 min
8. Episode 8
Aired 6 March 2023 • 54 min
9. Locked in Time
Aired 13 March 2023 • 54 min
An amateur archaeologist, a wannabe salesman and an aspiring food star are involved in pranks.
10. Episode 10
Aired 20 March 2023 • 54 min
11. Episode 11
Aired 27 March 2023 • 54 min