On October 19, 2026, the Japanese remake "Attorney Minamida Minami Is a Genius" (南田南弁護士は天才肌) started on Kansai TV / Fuji TV. It is a remake of the Korean drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo, starring Ashida Mana. Here is how the two heroines compare.
📺 The Two Dramas Compared
| Japan: Attorney Minamida Minami Is a Genius | Korea: Extraordinary Attorney Woo | |
| Broadcast | Kansai TV / Fuji TV, Mondays at 22:00 (from October 19, 2026) | ENA, June 29 – August 18, 2022 |
| Star | Ashida Mana | Park Eun-bin |
| Heroine | Minamida Minami | Woo Young-woo |
| Episodes | Series (see the official announcement) | 16 |
| Workplace | Hirokawa Howard Law Office | Large law firm Hanbada |
| Streaming | TVer and Kansai TV Douga catch-up; all episodes also planned on Netflix (per reports) | Netflix in Japan |
The Japanese version is a remake with the heroine renamed Minamida Minami. In both, a newly qualified lawyer on the autism spectrum grows while solving cases — a human legal drama.
👩⚖️ Comparing the Heroines
Woo Young-woo (Park Eun-bin) graduated at the top of her class from Seoul National University. She loves whales and gimbap and cannot stop talking when whales come up. The 2022 drama became a worldwide hit, and Park Eun-bin won the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards.
Minamida Minami (Ashida Mana) graduated at the top of the University of Tokyo law faculty and also passed the bar exam at the top. She struggles to read people's feelings and with communication, but her love of the law and astonishing memory let her tackle hard problems. It is Ashida's first lawyer role.
Both heroines are known for their bob hairstyle and the hands-together pose. The Japanese poster's desk has tomatoes and a "SWITZERLAND" mug, which may remind you of the Korean version's famous greeting.
🎬 The "Woo Young-woo Greeting" Is Back
With the Japanese version starting, Woo Young-woo's greeting — introducing herself with a name that reads the same backwards — is drawing attention again. Our channel's video introduces it.
✨ What to Compare
- The heroines' personalities — how each actress plays the same setup
- How cases are told — the Japanese version moves from a wedding mishap, with a wedding-dress mystery as the key (per the official synopsis)
- Workplace and relationships — Hanbada versus Hirokawa Howard Law Office
- Music — the Japanese theme song is by the three-piece band muque
🐋 Can I Watch the Korean Version?
In Japan, the Korean Extraordinary Attorney Woo streams on Netflix (as of October 2026; availability may change).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Japanese remake of Extraordinary Attorney Woo?
Yes — "Attorney Minamida Minami Is a Genius" (南田南弁護士は天才肌), starring Ashida Mana, started on Kansai TV / Fuji TV on October 19, 2026.
Who plays the heroine in the Japanese version?
Ashida Mana, as Minamida Minami. It is her first lawyer role.
Where can I watch the Korean version in Japan?
On Netflix (as of October 2026).
How many episodes does the Korean version have?
16 episodes.
🔗 Sources
・Kansai TV official site (Japanese) / Real Sound / Cinema Today
Based on official sites and reports as of October 20, 2026. Broadcast and streaming may change.