War of Traps

A slow-burning political thriller that simmers with quiet tension and moral unease, drawing you into a world of backroom deals and personal cost.

Created by

Tadaaki Hôrai, Yoshishige Miyake

Genres

Drama, Mystery

Starring

Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Haruka Igawa, Yosuke Sugino

Tagline

Following War of Money (2015) and War of Lie (2017), this is the final chapter in the revenge-themed "War" series!

Overview

Parliamentary secretary Toru Washizu (Tsuyoshi Kusanagi) has devoted 20 years of his life to Kosuke Inukai, a member of parliament and cabinet minister. Toru works behind the scenes as Inukai's "shadow," deftly handling the petitions of Inukai's supporters and crushing any hint of scandal. Cool and collected, Toru rarely betrays emotion and would humble himself to anyone to get what Inukai needs. But then a shocking event changes everything. Toru's only son, Taiki, is gravely injured in an accident that leaves him close to death. Toru is stricken with worry and fear for his son, but Inukai orders him to conduct a cover-up. Feeling betrayed, Toru, who once would have done anything for Inukai, begins to question everything.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Revenge, betrayal, politics, power

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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