Onihei(2017)

Onihei is a historical drama series set during Japan's Edo period, following Heizou Hasegawa, a ruthless magistrate tasked with maintaining order in a sprawling city plagued by crime. As head of the fire patrol, Hasegawa hunts down arsonists, robbers, and other criminals with brutal efficiency, dispensing swift justice to those who threaten the peace. The series captures the tension between law enforcement and the criminal underworld, exploring Hasegawa's methods and the moral complexities of his role. Based on a celebrated historical novel series, Onihei blends action and character study, offering an unflinching look at power, corruption, and survival in a turbulent era. The show balances intense crime investigation with intimate portraits of its protagonist's inner world.