Here is everything you need to know about the release schedule for the new Japanese drama Silent Truth. The show, titled Saikai ~Silent Truth~ in Japan, started its international release on January 13, 2026. It airs on Japanese television weekly and is available for international audiences to stream.
This suspenseful drama tells the story of a detective forced to confront a secret from his childhood when it resurfaces in a murder investigation. For viewers around the world eager to follow the mystery, the release plan is straightforward and consistent.
Silent Truth Episode Release Dates and Schedule
The drama Silent Truth has a total of 10 episodes. New episodes are released weekly. For viewers watching on Netflix outside of Japan, new episodes become available every Tuesday.
The complete episode release schedule is as follows:
- Episode 1: January 13
- Episode 2: January 20
- Episode 3: January 27
- Episode 4: February 3
- Episode 5: February 10
- Episode 6: February 17
- Episode 7: February 24
- Episode 8: March 3
- Episode 9: March 10
- Episode 10: March 17
In Japan, the drama premieres on TV Asahi every Tuesday at 9:00 PM JST. Japanese viewers can also catch up on the latest episode for free for one week after broadcast on the services TVer and ABEMA. The full series is available on the Japanese streaming service TELASA.
Where to Watch Silent Truth Worldwide
For international viewers, Silent Truth is available globally on Netflix. New episodes arrive on the platform weekly, matching the Japanese broadcast schedule. This makes it easy for audiences in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, India, and other regions to watch the show at the same time.
The official synopsis on Netflix sets the stage: “When a detective returns to his hometown to investigate a murder case, he uncovers shocking connections to the primary suspect and the weapon”.
The Story and Cast of Silent Truth
Silent Truth is based on the award-winning novel Saikai by Yokoseki Dai. The story follows detective Tobina Junichi, played by Takeuchi Ryoma. His investigation into a murder takes a personal turn when he discovers the weapon is a gun he and three childhood friends buried as a secret over two decades ago. Complicating matters further, one of those friendsโhis first love, Iwamoto Makikoโbecomes the prime suspect. The role of Makiko is played by Inoue Mao. This project marks the first time the two popular actors have worked together.
The drama explores how this buried secret from the past violently disrupts the present, forcing the former friends to face the consequences of their childhood actions. The cast also includes Seto Koji, Watanabe Daichi, and Kita Kana in supporting roles.
Takeuchi Ryoma shared his personal connection to the filming location, which added depth to his performance:
“The location for this shoot is a place I often visited when I was in middle and high school. It’s a place filled with many good and painful memories from my adolescence, and it’s emotional to think that I can naturally channel the emotions I felt at the time into the role!”
The show’s theme song, “Sekai ga Owarimashita” (The World Ended), is performed by the singer Yuri.
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