PoliticaLupin: 5 Reasons To Watch Netflix’s Japanese Political Heist Drama

PoliticaLupin is a Japanese crime drama about a thief who goes after the one thing nobody can easily steal: political money. It airs on Fuji TV on Wednesdays at 10 p.m., followed by global streaming on Netflix. It’s a heist story with a political twist, and if you’re deciding whether to start it, here are five reasons to give it a try.

1. A Heist With A Political Twist 

A talented thief uses cunning and charisma to outsmart elite politicians, punish corruption, and steal illicit funds in the dangerous world of dark money. The target isn’t a vault full of jewels. It’s the secret money that moves behind the scenes of the government. The thief, Kisaragi Yayoi, brilliantly seizes shady political money while outwitting an elite politician who manages the ruling party’s finances.

2. Satomi Ishihara Steals The Show 

Ishihara plays Yayoi, billed as “The Strongest Female Lupin in History.” The name nods to Arsène Lupin, the gentleman thief of French fiction, and the show builds its tone on that charm and confidence. She’s backed by Issey Takahashi as Masakado Natsume and Yuumi Kawai as Miyabi Kobayakawa. The cast also includes Takumi Kawanishi of the group JO1.

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3. A Reunion With Acclaimed Scriptwriter Akiko Nogi 

The script is by Akiko Nogi, a hitmaker known for numerous acclaimed works, and this is her latest original project. It reunites her with Ishihara, who last worked with her about eight years ago, in 2018. The series is directed by Mai Takano.

4. A Fictional World With Real Political Themes 

The story is set in a made-up nation called Nipponia. That freedom lets the show play with campaign money, political dynasties, and elections without pointing at any real politician. Yayoi’s way in is clever. She can’t simply break into the safe, so she needs a way into politics, and her opening is Miyabi, the daughter of one of Nipponia’s most powerful political families. The heist runs through an election.

5. A Witty Story With A Crisp, Weekly Format 

It is a witty narrative with sharp dialogue that describes the first episode as a thief struggling to make ends meet during an economic slump until a rumor of embezzled funds offers an opportunity. Because it’s still airing weekly, you can catch up and follow along as new episodes arrive.

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