NANBAKA Season 1 Episode 5 A Fraud and a Hero
- TV-14
- November 2, 2016
- 24 min
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In the 5th episode of season 1 of NANBAKA (Original Japanese Version), titled "A Fraud and a Hero," the inmates of cell 13 are up against Hajime Sugoroku, the supervisor in charge of their ward. The backstory of Hajime is explored in this episode, as it is revealed that he was once a police officer who became disillusioned with the corrupt system and decided to join the prison system instead, hoping to make a difference.
However, things take a turn when a prison guard is killed and it appears that an inmate from cell 13 may be responsible. The blame is placed on Jyugo, but the other inmates are convinced of his innocence and begin to investigate the crime themselves. They soon discover that the real culprit is someone from outside of their cell, and they work together to prove Jyugo's innocence and catch the true killer.
Meanwhile, Hajime must also grapple with his own sense of justice and morality as he is forced to decide whether to follow orders blindly or take a stand for what he believes is right. The conflict between Hajime and the inmates of cell 13 becomes more complex as both sides struggle with their own personal demons and past traumas.
Overall, "A Fraud and a Hero" is an intense and emotional episode that delves deeper into the characters and their motivations. It raises difficult questions about justice, morality, and the nature of authority, while also providing plenty of action and intrigue to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.