Will of Ex-Boyfriend

Synopsis

Will of Ex-Boyfriend follows patent attorney Shiori Ino (Haruka Ayase), a meticulous legal mind renowned for her unflappable poise. When her ex-boyfriend Yoshito Koizumi dies suddenly, Shiori is shocked to receive an enigmatic handwritten will naming her as the sole heir to his considerable estate. Drawn into a labyrinth of corporate intrigue and family discord, she must navigate a high-stakes inheritance suit that threatens to expose dark secrets surrounding Yoshito’s final days. Joined by her sharp-witted junior colleague, Shiori pores over evidence, confronts rival claimants, and uncovers hidden alliances that could topple powerful interests. Blending courtroom drama with character-driven suspense, the series balances emotional depth and legal cleverness, as Shiori races against time to honor Yoshito’s last wishes. Each episode peels back a layer of deception, guiding viewers through a tightly woven narrative of love, revenge, and the pursuit of justice.

Cast

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  Haruka Ayase

  劍持麗子

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  Yo Oizumi

  篠田敬太郎

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  Nagisa Sekimizu

  森川紗英

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  Toma Ikuta

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  Kenta Satoi

Reviews

Will of Ex-Boyfriend has earned generally positive feedback from both audiences and critics. On IMDb, it holds a 7.6/10 rating based on over 1,300 user votes; one reviewer praised, “Haruka Ayase delivers a commanding, nuanced performance that anchors the series’ suspense.” MyDramaList users rate it 8.0/10 (from more than 2,000 scores), lauding its “intricate plotting and magnetic leads.” “A masterful blend of legal intrigue and personal drama,” writes community member SakuraChan88. The Japan Times highlighted “a smart script and strong ensemble performances,” while the Tokyo Chronicle blog applauded the show’s “crisp cinematography and atmospheric score,” noting that “dense legal jargon may slow down casual viewers.” Although Metacritic does not list an official score, most Asian drama review sites concur that the series’ strengths lie in its well‐crafted mystery, emotional stakes, and Ayase’s magnetic screen presence. Critics caution that the deliberate pacing may test those seeking nonstop action, but agree that the unfolding secrets and courtroom tension make Will of Ex-Boyfriend a standout in contemporary J-drama.