Netflix’s ‘Black Trick: The Lawyer Who Controls Justice’ Takeover Continues With GACKT

Netflix’s Japanese content spree just picked up another gem. The streamer has secured international rights to Black Trick: The Lawyer Who Controls Justice, a gripping Fuji TV legal thriller led by rock icon and actor GACKT — and it’s set to drop weekly starting this August.

Black Trick: The Lawyer Who Controls Justice: Overview

What’s The Show About?

Set in a world where public opinion is easily swayed by media and internet narratives, Black Trick follows Naoto Uramawashi, a brilliant lawyer and architect who fights fabricated evidence and false accusations using his own elaborate “false blueprints” and calculated deceptions. His philosophy is as sharp as the show’s premise: if lies are being used to crush justice, he’s willing to fight fire with fire.

Joining GACKT in the cast are Mirai Shida, Fuju Kamio, and Junki Tozuka, with the series directed by Toshiyuki Mihashi, Yuta Shimohata, and Toru Hayashi. Notably, this marks GACKT’s debut in a Fuji TV drama and his first lead role in the network’s prestigious Monday 9 PM “Getsuku” primetime slot.

Part Of A Bigger J-Drama Wave

Black Trick joins Netflix’s already stacked lineup of licensed Japanese dramas this summer, arriving alongside titles like Gate24: The Border, Loved One, 25 Years of You, and The Vacation Principle — signaling just how aggressively Netflix is investing in Japanese content this year.

This growing wave reflects the increasing global reach of Japanese television drama, as international streamers continue tapping into the genre’s sharp storytelling and unique format.

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The Takeaway

With a fresh cast, a bold premise, and GACKT stepping into unfamiliar territory, Black Trick looks poised to be one of the standout J-drama additions to Netflix’s growing catalog this year.

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