The Diplomat Kosaku Kuroda
Season 1
This sequel to the movie Amalfi brings back Kuroda Kousaku, a diplomat who works at the Japanese anti-terrorism office. His new partner is Ogaki Rikako, a somewhat unreliable detective who loves onsen. The setting includes San Francisco, Mexico and Japan and the story also reveals Kuroda's past.
Where to Watch The Diplomat Kosaku Kuroda • Season 1
10 Episodes
- Diplomat Kuroda and The Map Otaku Woman Detective Challenge a Mysterious Cross-border CaseE1
Diplomat Kuroda and The Map Otaku Woman Detective Challenge a Mysterious Cross-border CaseKosaku Kuroda (Yuji Oda), a diplomat at the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, travels the world on a secret mission from his superior, Yosuke Ando (Takeshi Kaga), to protect Japanese citizens. After resolving a kidnapping case in South America, Kuroda heads to San Francisco. His objective is to guard Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shoko Kanjo (Tamiyo Kusakari), who is visiting the city for the WTO agricultural negotiations conference. - Tonight the Tokyo Portion Starts!!E2
Tonight the Tokyo Portion Starts!!Kosaku Kuroda (Yuji Oda) returns to Japan after 11 years to investigate the death of Tsuyoshi Shimomura (Teruyuki Kagawa), a murder suspect who committed suicide in San Francisco. Kuroda's swift return was arranged by his superior, Yosuke Ando (Takeshi Kaga), the head of the Japanese Citizen Anti-Terrorism Office. However, the move is also influenced by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shoko Kanjo (Tamiyo Kusakari), who wants to closely observe their actions. - Their Reunion Draws NearE3
Their Reunion Draws NearKosaku Kuroda (Yuji Oda) grows more certain that Tsuyoshi Shimomura (Teruyuki Kagawa) is still alive after Rikako Ogaki (Ko Shibasaki) claims to have seen him at a party. Kuroda asks Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Shoko Kanjo (Tamiyo Kusakari) to use her authority to open an investigation, but she refuses, stating that Rikako's testimony alone isn't enough to act on. - The Mystery of the Princess's KidnappingE4
The Mystery of the Princess's KidnappingWhile investigating the whereabouts of Tsuyoshi Shimomura (Teruyuki Kagawa), Kosaku Kuroda (Yuji Oda) finds himself in the middle of another murder. Someone kills Tsutomu Kashiwada (Ren Yagami), who had been threatening Rui Shimomura's (Kaho) friend, Yutaro Kimijima (Takahiro Nishijima). Kuroda and Rikako Ogaki (Ko Shibasaki), who were at the scene after the murder, become increasingly scrutinized by their respective departments. As a result, Kuroda is assigned to escort Princess Sara (Jenya) of Alitoria during her visit to Japan, while Rikako is removed from the Kashiwada case and all previous investigations. - At Last, A Direct ConfrontationE5
At Last, A Direct ConfrontationKosaku Kuroda (Yuji Oda) helps Princess Sara (Jenya) of Alitoria escape. Kuroda respects Sara's decision to refuse to sign the memorandum for a power plant construction project that was pushed by both Japan and Alitoria, as he became aware of its shoddy nature and her desire to protect her country's nature. However, the situation turns into a disappearance case involving the police. Cornered by the police, Kuroda enlists Rikako Ogaki (Ko Shibasaki) to help him break through the cordon. In the meantime, a new government is formed in Alitoria, and the power plant construction plan is cancelled. - The Regrettable Criminal ArrestE6
The Regrettable Criminal ArrestFrom a conversation with Aiko Sasaki (Nana Katase), Kosaku Kuroda (Yuji Oda) learns that a series of incidents involving Tsuyoshi Shimomura (Teruyuki Kagawa) may have been caused by a drug-induced litigation case. To confirm the truth, Kuroda visits Susumu Yoshimura (Hiroshi Okochi), the president of Brighton Japan Pharmaceuticals, who was a defendant in the case, at a new product launch. However, Yoshimura is murdered in the restroom, and Kuroda is held at gunpoint by Shimomura. Shimomura threatens Kuroda to drop the case, revealing that his wife Tomoyo's (Mahiru Konno) death in a standoff 11 years ago wasn't from a stray bullet but was a targeted killing, before escaping. - The Painful Bonds of BetrayalE7
The Painful Bonds of BetrayalBehind a series of murders involving Tsuyoshi Shimomura (Teruyuki Kagawa) that Kosaku Kuroda (Yuji Oda) is investigating, is a lawsuit over a drug called Atron, which was produced by Brighton Pharmaceuticals, an American-based company. The son of Takashige Yamaji (Ryo Iwamatsu), who attacked Rikako Ogaki (Ko Shibasaki) as she got closer to the truth, also died from the side effects of Atron. - Revealed Tonight! The Entire IncidentE9
Revealed Tonight! The Entire IncidentKosaku Kuroda (Yuji Oda) asks Foreign Minister Shusuke Saito (Masaomi Kondo) for permission to negotiate with Tsuyoshi Shimomura (Teruyuki Kagawa), who has taken former Prime Minister Seiichiro Yatabe (Sei Hiraizumi) hostage in a waiting room at a diplomatic conference venue. The venue itself has been occupied by Keiichi Yuki (Masato Hagiwara) and Aiko Sasaki (Nana Katase), who are holding Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Shoko Kanjo (Tamiyo Kusakari) at gunpoint. Meanwhile, Rikako Ogaki (Ko Shibasaki) and Rui (Kaho) are at the hospital with Yutaro Kimijima (Takahiro Nishijima). Rui feels responsible for worsening Yutaro's condition. - To This Country's FutureE10
To This Country's FutureKosaku Kuroda (Yuji Oda)'s investigation appears to be concluding with the deaths of Tsuyoshi Shimomura (Teruyuki Kagawa) and Keiichi Yuki (Masato Hagiwara), and the arrest of Aiko Sasaki (Nana Katase). The government seals off the information that the standoff by Shimomura and his group was an act of terrorism motivated by anger over the Atron drug.