Synopsis
A Tokyo bank loan officer wronged by his bosses spends every episode hand-delivering a perfect counter-revenge.
What makes Hanzawa Naoki worth watching
Highest-rated Japanese drama since 1990.
Hanzawa Naoki represents a strong example of japan drama from the 2013 production cycle. Japanese studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Drama and Office elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Sakai Masato, Kagawa Teruyuki, Ueto Aya, with strong supporting work from Oikawa Mitsuhiro. It originally aired on TBS, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch Hanzawa Naoki online
You can currently stream Hanzawa Naoki on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Viki — see all Viki Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
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