Hanzawa Naoki Episode 1 [portable] Link

: Though his role in Episode 1 is relatively brief, Owada casts a long shadow. He is both the most powerful figure in Hanzawa's world and—as viewers will later discover—the very man responsible for his father's death. Kagawa's performance is chillingly charismatic.

In that single moment, a hero was born. The line resonated so deeply with Japanese audiences—many of whom had suffered under similar workplace injustices—that it became the most popular phrase of the year, winning the 2013流行語大賞 (Buzzword of the Year award).

Physical media collectors can also search for the official DVD releases, which include the extended premiere episode in its full glory.