Hyōheki(2006)

Hyōheki is a love suspense series based on Yasushi Inoue's masterpiece, set in the modern day against the treacherous backdrop of K2. When a climber's partner mysteriously falls to her death just below the summit, a man obsessed with uncovering the truth encounters a married woman connected to the tragedy. As he investigates, the line between enemy and ally blurs. The narrative weaves together a complex love story between a mountain-obsessed man and the woman who falls for him, entangling friendships, corporate intrigue, and hidden motives. Anchored by themes of ambition, loyalty, and desire, Hyōheki explores what people will risk—and sacrifice—in pursuit of both love and conquest.