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Akui

2001Show1 season6 episodes

CrimeMystery
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

Adapted from Keigo Higashino's novel of the same name (Englsih Title: Malice), the TV series explores the complex relationship between a famous novelist found dead and his best friend, under the investigation of Detective Saibara. Set in Osaka, it delves into themes of envy, deceit, and the dark side of human nature, as secrets unravel in a twist-filled plot.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

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Crew

Directors
Wataru Nagaoki
Written by
Keigo Higashino, Kenichi Onishi
Music by
Shigeru Umebayashi

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Facts

November 19, 2001 · December 17, 2001 · Ended

First aired
November 19, 2001
Last aired
December 17, 2001
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Mystery
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Akui worth watching?"

Questions about Akui

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Akui worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.5).

How long does it take to watch Akui?

4 h

About 4 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2001 to 2001.

Will I feel good after watching Akui?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Can I half-watch Akui?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for non-linear narrative.

Is Akui in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.