We're Broke! -The 3-Billion-Yen Crime-

Based on the infamous unsolved 1968 300 million yen robbery in Japan, this series dramatizes the events surrounding the daring heist where a man posing as a police officer stole a massive sum of money from a bank transport vehicle. The story follows the intense, exhaustive police investigation that spanned years, exploring the psychological toll on the detectives and the societal atmosphere of post-war Japan. As the investigation hits dead ends and public pressure mounts, the series delves into the lives of various suspects and the investigators obsessed with solving the case. It captures the tension of a nation in transition, weaving a narrative of mystery, systemic failure, and the desperate measures taken by those living on the fringes of a rapidly modernizing society.