Fujiko

2015·Show
6Episodes in1Season
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Fujiko fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Scare6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

The mind, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Prize winning journalist, Michiko Takamine receives an autobiographical manuscript from recent suicide victim Sakiko, the daughter of imprisoned serial killer Fujiko. Before publishing the manuscript, Michiko seeks to interview Fujiko in prison to determine its validity. This story of murder and intrigue goes much deeper then Michiko envisioned and has a unique family twist.
Psychological ThrillerDark & IntenseSerial Killer MysteryTwisted Family DramaInvestigative PlotBleak & SuspensefulCharacter StudyMorbid ThemesIntriguing NarrativeUnsettling Atmosphere

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Fujiko

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Is Fujiko worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 8.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fujiko rated?

ViolenceSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Fujiko have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes.

Is Fujiko based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did Fujiko air?

It ran from 2015 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is Fujiko in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Fujiko use?

Even Evil Has StandardsAbusive ParentsThe SociopathTil Murder Do Us PartEvil Parents Want Good KidsBecoming the MaskReligious HorrorBerserk ButtonThe Maiden Name DebateCliffhangerTrauma ButtonGreater-Scope Villainand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Fujiko, including Even Evil Has Standards, Abusive Parents, The Sociopath.

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