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Genius Detective Mitarai: Abstruse Case File

2015·Movie
1h 50min
IMDb6.5

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Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Wholesome4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Mystery, crime, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Standout storytelling and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Kiyoshi, a brilliant detective, inquiries on mysterious cases with his childhood friend, Ishioka, a novelist.
Japanese DetectivePuzzle MysteryIntellectual ThrillerDeduction-FocusedComplex PlotFriendship DynamicsCharacter-DrivenContemporary CrimeThought-ProvokingIntriguing Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Yoshinori Kobayashi
Written by:
Toshio Terada, Soji Shimada
Produced by:
Hisao Ogura, Yukiko Yanagawa

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How long is Genius Detective Mitarai: Abstruse Case File?

1 h 50 min

Genius Detective Mitarai: Abstruse Case File runs 1 h 50 min.

What language is Genius Detective Mitarai: Abstruse Case File in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.