Hanzawa Naoki Episode 1

This is the turning point of . The audience watches in slow-motion horror as Hanzawa realizes he has been set up. The smile on Branch Manager Asano’s face turns to stone. In the world of Japanese finance, the "loan officer is responsible for the life of the loan."

Branch Manager Asano attempts to pin the entire blame for the bad loan on Hanzawa to protect his own career. Hanzawa Naoki Episode 1

Instead of resigning or breaking down, Hanzawa calmly announces he will . He investigates and discovers that a construction company, Tohto Giken , was a silent partner in the scam. He visits their headquarters and meets the intimidating but fair-headed President Doyama (Koji Ishizaka). This is the turning point of

Shortly after the funds are disbursed, Nishi Osaka Steel goes bankrupt, leaving the bank with a massive loss. To protect his own career, Asano frames Hanzawa, attempting to make him the sole scapegoat for the failed loan. Key Themes Corporate Scapegoating: In the world of Japanese finance, the "loan