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The Name of the Game Is a Kidnapping

2024·Show
4Episodes in1Season
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
IMDb6.5

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High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Romance5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue10
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Shunsuke Sakuma works with numerous clients as a planner for an advertising agency. He is somewhat of a mysterious man and popular with women. He deals with his work and his personal life in the same manner, like he is playing a game. He is currently working on a large project involving a car company. The project is progressing well, but he is suddenly excluded from the project by the car company's vice president, Katsutoshi Katsuragi. Shunsuke Sakuma’s pride is wounded from his exclusion and he becomes extremely upset at that. He happens to meet Juri Katsuragi who is Katsutoshi Katsuragi’s daughter. She also holds a grudge against her father. Shunsuke Sakuma and Juri Katsuragi decides to team up to get revenge. They take part in a kidnapping game.
Psychological Crime ThrillerIntelligent ConspiracyRevenge PlotCharacter-DrivenHigh Stakes GameModern Japanese DramaIntricate PlottingDarkly HumorousMoral Ambiguity

Crew

Directed by:
Kosuke Suzuki
Produced by:
Yuki Seike, Yasuaki Ohara
Composed by:
Kei Haneoka

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Is The Name of the Game Is a Kidnapping worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Name of the Game Is a Kidnapping have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Is The Name of the Game Is a Kidnapping based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did The Name of the Game Is a Kidnapping air?

It ran from 2024 to 2024 and has ended.

What language is The Name of the Game Is a Kidnapping in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

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