Netflix adds Japanese drama 'Fixer'

Netflix has added the Japanese drama “Fixer” to its catalog, according to Netflix title pages that were circulating in fan posts on June 3. The Netflix Japan listing shows the 2023 series as a three-season title and names Toshiaki Karasawa, Naohito Fujiki and Keita Machida in the cast. (netflix.com) The show arrives with a political-thriller setup. Netflix’s description says a prime minister is caught in a car crash, suspicions spread around the incident, and a mysterious fixer reappears to manipulate politicians and seize power. (netflix.com) Machida’s name helped drive the online reaction. (netflix.com) Social posts highlighted his presence in the cast as viewers shared links to Netflix episode pages and described the series as plot-heavy. ### What exactly is “Fixer”? “Fixer” is a Japanese political drama first released in 2023. Netflix’s listing identifies it as a three-season series, while IMDb and WOWOW describe it as a Japanese TV mini-series or original drama built around a shadowy political operator. (netflix.com) WOWOW’s official series page says the drama stars Karasawa as Kenichi Shitara, a fixer who moves power behind the scenes. (netflix.com) The broadcaster says the original script was written by Yumiko Inoue. ### Why are fans focusing on Keita Machida? Keita Machida is part of the principal cast on the Netflix page, and WOWOW’s season pages identify his character as reporter Tatsuya Watanabe. (netflix.com) In Season 1, WOWOW says Watanabe receives a tip about whether the prime minister’s crash was really an accident. Season 3 pushes Machida’s character further into the center of the story. (netflix.com) WOWOW’s page for the third season says Tatsuya, after clearing a false attempted-murder accusation, decides to run for Tokyo governor after prompting from Shitara. ### What is the plot Netflix is selling? (wowow.co.jp) Netflix describes the series as beginning with a prime minister’s car accident and the rise of multiple suspicions around it. The listing says a mysterious fixer then appears again, outmaneuvers politicians and brings power under his control. WOWOW’s season synopsis adds more detail. (netflix.com) The broadcaster says Season 1 follows the aftermath of the crash, a ruling-party succession fight, and a widening search for who was behind the incident. ### How is the series structured? Netflix’s page shows three seasons. (wod.wowow.co.jp) The open listing visible on June 3 displays Season 1 with five episodes and episode runtimes of about 54 to 55 minutes. WOWOW’s pages present the story season by season. Season 1 centers on the prime minister’s crash, while Season 3 shifts to a Tokyo gubernatorial race involving Machida’s character. (netflix.com) ### Where can viewers watch it now? Netflix’s current title page indicates the series is available on the service now, at least on the Japanese catalog page surfaced on June 3. (wod.wowow.co.jp) The page lists the show under the Japanese title “フィクサー” and includes episode entries and cast information. WOWOW still maintains the original program pages for “Fixer,” including season summaries and episode breakdowns. (netflix.com) For viewers discovering the series through Netflix, those pages provide the clearest official trail for the show’s original rollout and character setup. (wod.wowow.co.jp)