If Extraordinary Attorney Woo stole your heart, keep October free. Japan is getting its own version of the hit Korean legal drama, and Netflix will stream it weekly outside Japan.
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Extraordinary Attorney Woo: The Story
Minamida Minami tops her class at the University of Tokyo and aces the bar exam. Yet because she is autistic, no law firm will hire her. Hirokawa & Howard Law Firm finally takes a chance on her.
She struggles to read emotions and handle surprises, so her colleagues doubt she can face clients. She has an extraordinary memory and a deep love of the law, though, and she takes on tough cases one by one. Along the way, she meets her first romantic feelings and discovers family secrets.
If you’re new to the original, the Korean drama is a good place to start.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Netflix release | October 18, 2026 (may shift slightly) |
| Japan broadcast | October 19 on Fuji TV |
| Episodes | 10, released weekly |
| Runtime | About 54 minutes each |
| Director | Miyake Yoshishige |
| Lead | Ashida Mana as Minamida Minami |
| Co-star | Takahashi Fumiya as Funai Minato |
| Type | Licensed to Netflix, not a Netflix Original |
Who’s in It?
Ashida Mana leads the cast. Netflix viewers may know her from Cells at Work, Antarctica and The Greatest Teacher, and she is also set to play Maomao in the live-action The Apothecary Diaries.
Takahashi Fumiya is her co-star. The supporting cast includes:
- Kakuta Akihiro
- Hosada Kanata
- Kubo Shiori
- Yamaguchi Makiya
Why Watch?
A weekly release means the cliffhangers get all week to be debated, much like a match-day build-up in sports. It’s a feel-good, brainy drama with real heart. For more entertainment and sports coverage while you wait, browse TechnoSports.
FAQs
When does Extraordinary Attorney Minami release on Netflix?
It is slated for October 18, 2026, with a new episode every week. The date may shift slightly to match Japan’s October 19 broadcast.
Is it a Netflix Original?
No, it’s licensed to Netflix for streaming outside Japan. It has 10 episodes of about 54 minutes each.
