Japanese drama VIVANT episode 11 unveils new secret‑unit mission

Episode 11 of TBS’s Sunday drama VIVANT continues the story of former special‑forces operative Nogi Yusuke (played by Sakai Masato). After killing his biological father Nogōn Beki in the previous episode, Nogi receives a red manju, the signal to reconvene the covert unit “Betsu‑han.” He learns that several teammates—Kumagai, Takada, Hirose and Wada—have been abducted from a rehabilitation hospital, while operative Kurozu Shun has vanished.

The plot expands internationally: Kurozu is discovered in Azerbaijan, Kumagai in Georgia, Takada in Cyprus, Hirose in Israel, and Wada in Turkmenistan. Public‑security officer Shinjo is suspected of orchestrating the kidnappings, prompting Nogi and his ally Nozaki to launch a rescue operation that takes them to Cyprus and beyond. The episode ends with further mysteries about betrayals and hidden enemies, setting up the season‑2 arc.

The broadcast has sparked strong viewer engagement, with ratings around 18 % and active online speculation about the conspiracies and character loyalties.