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Trick

The return of an unusual pair consisting of an attractive female magician and a quirky physicist is here! The setting is a secluded mountain village steeped in tradition. Throughout each episode, the female magician and physicist encounter a range of supernatural occurrences that exceed their wildest expectations. Like in the prior season, the duo will work together to uncover the mysteries behind these paranormal events and attempt to logically explain the cunning tricks at play, if there are any. (TV Asahi)

Trick 2 continues to explore the peculiar bond between Yamada Naoko, a talented but jobless magician, and Ueda Jiro, a physics instructor who is skeptical of the supernatural. Through each narrative, we are introduced to these amusing personalities, as well as Police Officer Yabe and Naoko's mother.

Six months prior to the occupation incident, Koichi is on a mission to uncover the hidden truths of Kaiseido Hospital. In the midst of their investigation, Koichi and Sagami break into Tajima Design Office, the architectural firm behind the hospital's design. Their goal is to retrieve blueprint data, but their plans are disrupted when three employees and a security guard unexpectedly appear. It appears that the police had been informed about the break-in and summoned the employees to provide information. However, as everyone boards the elevator, it suddenly stops and a mysterious gas is released, causing them to lose consciousness. Upon regaining consciousness, they are informed via a mysterious voice that the employees have been fitted with a deadly device around their necks and injected with poison. The voice then issues a chilling ultimatum: in order to escape the elevator alive, they must uncover the identity of the killer among them.

Tateoka Ema is an expert in interrogation, utilizing behavioral psychology to elicit confessions from suspects with a perfect track record. Through careful observation of micro-expressions, she is able to quickly identify deception in suspects. Her targeted suspects inevitably end up confessing under her scrutiny. (Jdrama Weblog)

The story begins with the abduction of a young child, which appears to be a kidnapping for ransom. However, the kidnapper surprises everyone by not demanding a specific amount of money, instead leaving it up to the victim to decide. This puts the police in a difficult position as they try to figure out the kidnapper's motives. Adding to the challenge, the ransom exchange is set to take place in a public location during the daytime, adding insult to injury for the authorities. As the case unfolds, it becomes clear that this is just the beginning of a much larger and more complex investigation involving a 700 million yen ransom. Can Detective Hashiba, a seasoned expert in kidnapping cases, successfully apprehend the elusive criminal known as Ran?

Mochizuki Kohei, who is wedded to the lovely and talented Maria, appears to have everything - a thriving café and a flawless marriage. But feeling overwhelmed by her, he conspires with his mistress, Kitasato Anna, to orchestrate her demise. Just as he is about to carry out his plan, Maria is abducted, leading to Kohei becoming the prime suspect in the investigation. As the situation unfolds, Maria's hidden secrets come to light, exposing a side of her that Kohei was unaware of.

Kamiwatari Kotone, a geisha based in Kyoto, finds herself in a difficult situation when her colleague is murdered while she is asleep after a night of revelry. Wrongfully accused of the crime, Kotone is imprisoned and faces harassment from fellow inmates. Drawing on the teachings of experienced geishas, she manages to endure the challenges in prison. Eventually, Kotone uncovers the truth behind the framing and her imprisonment.

A group of women who once shared a dormitory together are now in their thirties, facing challenges in their personal lives, careers, and marriages. An unexpected reunion brings them back together, but they soon realize that there are hidden complexities among them. The host of the gathering, Lin Ji (played by Fan Shiqi), receives a video from 15 years ago that belonged to their former roommate, Jiang Yuanyuan, who tragically took her own life that summer. In the video, Jiang mentions feeling betrayed by a close friend. The incident continues to haunt the women, especially when Lin Ji brings up Jiang's death during the reunion. As they try to leave, they discover that the door has been locked from the outside. The mystery of what truly happened that fateful summer and why Jiang Yuanyuan died unfolds as the night progresses.

Editor Shitara Mari learns that Miwa Yoshio, her ex-boyfriend whom she broke up with following an argument six months ago, has tragically taken his own life. Yoshio was in a relationship with Miyamura Megumi, whom he met on a dating website. Megumi is facing allegations of killing several men after deceiving them with promises of marriage. Mari decides to attend Megumi's trial in order to investigate further. She embarks on a journey to the island where Megumi was born, accompanied by sports journalist Kitano Kengo.

Season 6 follows the ongoing saga of the Special Investigation Team as they face internal conflicts while striving to uphold justice. By approaching cases from various angles, viewers can look forward to the team's lively and thorough investigations.

The Special Investigation Unit is comprised of team leader Kunikida Seiji and members Asawa Naoki, Komiyama Shiho, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, Shindo Ryo, and Takao Yuma, all possessing distinct personalities. Despite their differences in age, career paths, personal lives, investigative perspectives, and work methods, they manage to work together due to the trust they have developed over time. While conflicts arise regularly, they are able to acknowledge their varying opinions and collaborate effectively. Additionally, the crimes they tackle are evolving with the changing times. The upcoming season will feature cases that mirror the present world and delve into the human dramas faced by the detectives as they strive to solve them in each episode.

Asawa Naoki, now a team leader engaged in "management training," encounters Kondo Yukio, a detective also in training. Kunikida Seiji, who was also there, mentions that Kondo serves as the section chief for Special Investigation Division 6. Despite both holding leadership roles, their personalities vastly differ from Naoki's. At that moment, the phones belonging to Naoki, Murase Shiho, Aoyagi Yasushi, Yazawa Hideaki, and Takao Yuma begin to ring simultaneously. A woman's body, stabbed and found on a bench in a park beneath a Ferris wheel, clutches a bouquet of wilted roses to her chest. From the call logs and messaging applications on their devices, four suspicious individuals are identified, prompting the other detectives, excluding Naoki, to pursue the suspects.

Two decades ago, Kagami Ryoma, who was only 5 years old at the time, witnessed the tragic murder of his father, Ryoichi, in front of his eyes. Upon touching his father's lifeless body, he experienced a sudden influx of peculiar images flashing through his mind. From that moment on, he started to receive residual thoughts resembling flashbacks whenever he encountered deceased bodies or personal belongings. (Credit: TMDB)

In this psychological thriller, a mysterious individual disrupts the lives of six unsuspecting characters by embodying their inner conflicts, leading to a series of catastrophic events. This person alters their appearance, voice, facial expressions, personality, and behaviors to present themselves as a completely different individual to each of the six individuals. (Japanese = natalie.mu || Translation = Gogole Translate)

A painter receives a terminal diagnosis. On the occasion of his 58th birthday, he intends to reveal his final will and testament. The prospect of his remarkable legacy and vast wealth gradually brings forth the hidden greed within his family, leading to intense psychological conflicts among them. Numerous individuals surround him, motivated solely by his inheritance, including his ex-wife, Ji Seol Yeong, who has cared for him; Kim Ji Hye, a former lover and the mother of his daughter; and Dokko Cheol, a half-brother from another father. Their choices, driven by greed, lead them to various outcomes. What are the boundaries of human avarice? (Viu)

An individual known as Blue Oracle broke into the jewelry store owned by Daidoji Fumino and stole diamonds valued at around 60 million yen. Prior to the theft, the criminal had issued a mysterious warning, which the authorities dismissed as a joke, causing public criticism for failing to investigate. Meanwhile, a ceremony for the new police commissioner, Mitarai Chikao, is taking place at a hotel in Tokyo. Yabe Kenzo and Akiba Harando are assigned to provide security, but they become distracted and fail to fulfill their duties. Unexpectedly, Yabe meets the commissioner's daughter, Mirai, at the event. Mirai, a gifted student who has excelled in national exams for two consecutive years, cleverly deciphers a new warning intended for her father. Believing he has been tasked with investigating Blue Oracle by the commissioner, Yabe enthusiastically announces a crusade against the criminal at a press conference. In response, the criminal issues another warning to the police, leading to Yabe facing consequences for his rash actions. As the police struggle to decode the messages and the investigation hits a standstill, Yabe seeks Mirai's help before he is forced to resign. Meanwhile, Mirai, a fan of mysteries, offers to assist in the investigation by exploiting her father's vulnerability.

A man who straddles the line between right and wrong is a clever criminal who follows the law and ends up in prison. Just before his release, his former girlfriend, who is also his biggest opponent, faces a dangerous situation, forcing him to flee to rescue her. The story unfolds in the Golden Triangle, known for its drug trafficking. Xia Tian risks his life in a showdown with a notorious drug kingpin and emerges victorious. Word of Xia Tian's actions reaches Zhang Li, an Interpol agent who also happens to be his ex-girlfriend and the love of his life. Despite their roles as law enforcer and outlaw, they were once lovers who enjoyed playing a game of cat and mouse. Zhang Li and her superior, Peter, travel to the Golden Triangle. The drug kingpin is killed in a confrontation, and Xia Tian is arrested for the crime. He is sent to a prison in Myanmar but escapes just before his sentence ends to save Zhang Li from imminent danger. Though Xia Tian manages to rescue her, he realizes that his escape was orchestrated by someone else. Acting on Peter's instructions, Xia Tian and Zhang Li head to Bangkok to investigate, encountering a series of mysteries including a missing plane, a long-awaited reunion, and a vast conspiracy.

Alex was a regular guy who tied the knot with his spouse and enjoyed a good life

Kuriyama Koji works as an entertainment journalist for the publication Weekly Kindai, consistently uncovering exclusive stories. He believes he is revealing hidden truths about celebrities that the public craves. Despite the increase in sales for Weekly Kindai thanks to his scoops, Koji views the public's consumption of gossip stories with skepticism. One day, he encounters a mysterious woman featured in an advertisement for the fashion brand Qros, leading to an unexpected turn of events.

Yoshinaga Seiichi works as a detective at the Kanagawa-ken Police Department, where his dedication to his work extends beyond solving crime cases to assisting those in need. Joining him as his new colleague is Kagami Shinichi, and their first assignment together involves investigating the discovery of a deceased woman in a basement carpark.

Makita Hikari serves as a police officer known for her sincere nature and trusting demeanor towards others. Despite her genuine personality, she often falls victim to deception by suspects, leading her to be reassigned to a mundane role in the cold case resource room. One day, an enigmatic individual named Chajima Ryunosuke emerges and introduces Hikari to the newly established Cold Case Anonymous Investigation Unit within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. This unit focuses on resolving unsolved cases by granting leniency to suspects in exchange for information on the main perpetrators. Interestingly, Ryunosuke Chajima himself is a cunning lawyer, and his reasons for joining the Cold Case Anonymous Investigation Unit remain a mystery.

Special operatives known as Salt and Sugar have returned to duty

Has there been any recent progress in the dynamic between the distinctive detectives? The team of special investigators, each with their own unique traits, persist in their usual clashes but are united in their dedication to solving cases and conducting thorough investigations. Furthermore, the hidden past of detective Shindo Ryo is slowly coming to light, potentially altering his connection with detective Asawa Naoki. And to add to the mix, a new recruit has joined their ranks.

A group of eight individuals burdened with significant debts find themselves in a dire situation with no way out. They receive an invitation from Ninomiya, a mysterious individual working for Mr. X, to participate in a risky "lottery game" at an abandoned hotel. The game puts both their lives and finances on the line. Who is Mr. X and what is the true intention behind this deadly game?

The First Personnel Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is a specialized team tasked with conducting inspections to uncover misconduct among the large workforce of over 40,000 personnel in the police department. Simply being under inspection can potentially ruin a police officer's career. Inspectors like Sara Masaki are known as the police within the police, carrying out their duties in solitude. After two years, Sara stumbles upon a conspiracy that will have far-reaching implications for the entire police organization.

A gritty and humorous detective series follows the story of Koo Kyung Yi, an insurance investigator tasked with solving a murder mystery. Kyung Yi is a clever and driven individual who thrives on unraveling cold cases purely for the excitement of solving them. She relentlessly pursues the truth behind each case, no matter the obstacles. When a college student devises a plan to commit a murder for insurance money, Kyung Yi is determined to uncover the deception. (Soompi)

Derived from the book "Rendezvous in Black" written by Cornell Woolrich.

Individuals deceive using language through their cerebral neocortex. However, just before they speak, the limbic system's mental reflexes become visible. Tateoka Ema, a police sergeant in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division, possesses the ability to uncover suspects' lies by observing their micro-gestures, which last for only 0.2 seconds. Known as "Enma-sama" (King of Hades) by her peers, she prides herself on a 100% success rate in extracting confessions through the application of behavioral psychology. Despite her expertise in detecting falsehoods, unraveling the complete truth is not always a straightforward task for her. Ema also identifies as a "forever 28" individual who is on the lookout for the ideal life partner.

Suzukura Mana is an aspiring fashion designer working at an apparel company. She has diligently served as an assistant and is on the verge of realizing her dream of debuting as a designer. However, Mana harbors a dark secret that she cannot share with anyone: she killed her husband, who subjected her to daily abuse, to secure the tranquil life she currently enjoys. Suddenly, her supposedly dead husband reappears before her, devoid of any memory of the past, and they find themselves living together. As Mana spends time with her "deceased husband," she discovers a gentler side of him that she had never experienced before. Yet, a startling revelation soon comes to light.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more advanced methods to analyze evidence and identify potential suspects. This is where forensic laboratories play a crucial role. Mariko Sakaki, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges in overcoming stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

With the increasing sophistication of criminals and complexity of crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more advanced scientific methods to analyze evidence and identify suspects. Forensics laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Sakaki Mariko, a skilled forensics scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more advanced methods for analyzing evidence and identifying suspects. This is where forensic laboratories play a crucial role. Sasaki Mariko, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges including stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is increasingly relying on faster and more scientific methods to analyze evidence and identify suspects. Forensic laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Mariko Sakaki, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives. (KIKU-TV)

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more advanced methods for analyzing evidence and identifying suspects. This is where forensic laboratories play a crucial role. Sasaki Mariko, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

With the increase in criminals' sophistication and the complexity of crimes, law enforcement is relying on faster and more advanced methods to analyze evidence and identify suspects. Forensics laboratories play a crucial role in this process. Sakaki Mariko, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives. (KIKU-TV)

With the rise of advanced criminals and intricate crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize faster and more scientific methods to analyze evidence and identify potential suspects. Forensic laboratories play a crucial role in this process. One such talented forensic scientist is Sakaki Mariko, who faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives.

With the increasing sophistication of criminals and complexity of crimes, law enforcement is required to utilize quicker and more advanced methods for analyzing clues and identifying suspects. This is where forensic laboratories play a crucial role. Sasaki Mariko, a skilled forensic scientist, faces challenges such as stereotypes and negative remarks from experienced detectives. (KIKU-TV)

The boss known as "defector" Feng Wei, the tech enthusiast Mi Ye, the young psychologist Dr. Yimin, the fiery Cici, and the genius Gamma are all skilled craftsmen and dream planners. Feng Wei's fiancée, Photon, used to be a dream planner until an accident caused her to lose her self-awareness in a dream black hole. As Feng Wei investigates, the true culprit behind the scenes begins to emerge. This is all connected to experiments conducted by the mysterious organization known as "Garden." What secrets lie within the depths of the dream black hole?

Zhang Yan is a young aspiring writer who yearns to achieve fame as a novelist. Despite facing rejection from both major publishing companies and small online platforms, he remains dedicated to his literary pursuits. The only source of comfort in his difficult journey is his loyal girlfriend Yinxia. Zhang Yan constantly fears the day when Yinxia may decide to leave him. One day, he stumbles upon a gripping autobiographical suspense novel on a website, which he cannot find anywhere else online. Unable to resist the temptation, Zhang Yan claims the novel as his own and it unexpectedly becomes a success. However, his girlfriend Yinxia decides to end their relationship as she cannot support the success of a stolen work. With a taste of fame and fortune, Zhang Yan becomes consumed by ambition and no longer desires his previous life of poverty.

This tale follows a young detective and a seasoned detective who hold contrasting values, as they strive to maintain their professional integrity. Keigo is partnered with Umeki, an adept but obstinate detective on the verge of retiring. The story unfolds as the young detective navigates his career while clashing with Umeki, questioning whether to show compassion towards criminals or to treat them with animosity.

Gong Li, a well-known figure, has led a charmed life until a series of unfortunate events make him question his luck. These events lead him to get entangled in a murder case with Zhou Yin Yuan, an astrology enthusiast with a background in psychology. Despite being an unlikely suspect, circumstances push them together as scapegoats. Wrongly accused, they must collaborate to clear their names but find themselves drawn into a bizarre mystery. In their quest for justice, they decide to seek professional help from the police. Will this unconventional pair find the truth they seek?

The television series consists of four episodes, each adapted from short stories written by mystery author Yokoyama Hideo. Every episode features a unique murder mystery plot. The episodes are titled as follows: Episode 1 - Overdo / Fukaoi, Episode 2 - Takeover / Hikitsugi, Episode 3 - Lockout / Shimedashi, and Episode 4 - Revenge / Shikaeshi.

An elite high school is taken over by an armed group, leading a group of students to search for 2,000 hidden puzzle pieces within the school in a time frame of 48 hours.

In a contemporary society where violent crimes are increasing, there exists a team dedicated to resolving cases without resorting to violence. This team is the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the metropolitan police. Unlike other units that intervene after a crime has occurred, the SIT operates on-site as crimes are unfolding. They engage in high-risk missions, confronting criminals and skillfully negotiating with them. Due to the strict police hierarchy that limits negotiators' actions, the SIT is predominantly male and operates under strict discipline. Despite being a minority as a female negotiator, Usagi Reiko fearlessly battles on the front lines, challenging both criminals and the constraints within her organization.

In a television series, a new police officer joins forces with an experienced detective to form a strong bond while facing challenges together. Keigo begins working at a nearby police precinct and is paired with Shoichi, a seasoned detective who is reserved but kind-hearted and nearing the end of his career. The show depicts the growth of the young detective as he navigates his career alongside the veteran detective and others involved in their cases.

The latest season begins with a series of fatal occurrences linked to firearms distributed to different individuals by an individual referred to as "Summer Claus." These weapons appear to be from a set of 27 stolen guns, with 14 of them already distributed. Usagi and the SIT team must now retrieve the remaining 13 firearms before additional harm is done. (Tokyograph)

The tale revolves around Haruma Sosuke, an experienced tax inspector, and Murakumo Shuji, a proficient consultant specializing in tax evasion. Haruma believed that his simple life and the world of tax evasion were unrelated, until one day their paths crossed...

Totori Hiroshi, formerly a professor specializing in bionomics, made a career change by taking the MPD mid-career recruitment exams. Upon successfully passing the exams, he was delighted to be placed in Division 1. Despite a year having gone by, Totori's partner, Yasunaga Teppei, continues to struggle with the fact that Totori, as a rookie, is older and more experienced than him.