| The story centers on the life of Kawata Yoshio, an eccentric judge. The popularity of the series seems to stem from both the good-natured wisdom of its hero, Judge Kawata, and the glimpse it offers of Japan's judicial system as it deals with current social issues ranging from divorce to substance abuse. |
| Name | Character | Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Yousuke Saito | Toriumi Kazutomo | 12 |
| Akira Emoto | Shibuya Naomasa | 12 |
| Tsurutaro Kataoka | Kawata Yoshio | 12 |