Akui

A cold, methodical unravelling of a friendship poisoned by envy, where each quiet revelation lands like a small betrayal.

Created by

Wataru Nagaoki

Genres

Crime, Mystery

Starring

Kuranosuke Sasaki, Kanpei Hazama, Hiromi Iwasaki

Overview

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.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Obsession, betrayal, deception, identity

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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