Matori & Kyoken Men in the Back Alleys — Season 1
About this season
After a deadly incident in a Roppongi club, a former child star becomes a double agent for rival narcotics enforcers in Tokyo's criminal underworld.
Episodes (9)
1. Episode 1: The Beginning of Madness
Aired 21 January 2026 • 26 min
A shocking incident at a Tokyo nightclub ignites a tense investigation, drawing former actor Umezawa Kyonosuke into the center of the case.
2. Episode 2: Another Mad Dog
Aired 28 January 2026 • 26 min
Force to repay mounting losses after a raid, Umezawa enters a risky moneymaking scheme while Kurosaki pushes him to gather evidence.
3. Episode 3: Uncover the Hidden Face of a Popular Celebrity!
Aired 4 February 2026 • 26 min
As police investigate drug allegations surrounding a beloved star, Umezawa is caught between loyalty to Kurosaki and his ties to the criminal organization.
4. Episode 4: Infiltration into a Dark Social Club
Aired 11 February 2026 • 26 min
Under Kurosaki’s orders, Umezawa monitors Aoi. However, a risky undercover mission and simultaneous demands threaten to expose him as a double agent.
5. Episode 5: The Mad Dog’s Rampage
Aired 18 February 2026 • 26 min
Kurosaki and Umezawa launch an unauthorized sting operation to track down Kaga, a suspect willing to take drastic measures to resist arrest.
6. Episode 6: The Day The Mad Dog Was Born
Aired 3 March 2026 • 26 min
Following Katsuragi’s orders, Umezawa digs into his partner’s past while Kurosaki drills Kaga with increasingly unconventional interrogation methods.
7. Episode 7: The Obsessive-Compulsive Boss
Aired 10 March 2026 • 26 min
For his latest mission, Umezawa must infiltrate a yakuza gang led by a bizarre germaphobe. However, he first needs to deal with Matsubara’s sudden ambush.
8. Episode 8: The Price of Betrayal
Aired 17 March 2026 • 26 min
Entrusted with Saeki’s cocaine smuggling operation, Umezawa hopes to finish his undercover investigation. However, he’s surrounded by Saeki Family goons.
9. Episode 9: The End of the Mad Dogs
Aired 24 March 2026 • 26 min
Faced with a desperate situation, Umezawa tries to make a deal with Saeki but receives a chilling test of loyalty that drags him into deeper hell.