Naoki Episode 1 - Hanzawa

Because the bank’s internal audit cannot find Hanzawa at fault (technically, he followed procedure), they do not fire him. Instead, they impose the cruelest penalty in Japanese banking:

, who must navigate the social minefield of the "bankers' wives" circle, where corporate scandals directly impact personal social standings. Key Themes & Style Suspenseful Financial Drama Hanzawa Naoki Episode 1

Episode 1 is crucial for establishing Hanzawa's philosophy, encapsulated in his family motto: "If someone hurts you, you hurt them back. Double the pain." Because the bank’s internal audit cannot find Hanzawa