Human Specimens
Series Overview
Professor Shiro Sakaki, a butterfly researcher, confesses to turning six young boys, including his own son Itaru, into "human specimens."
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
2025 – 2025
Premiered: Fri, Dec 19, 2025
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “Episode 5”
Anna seemed proud, but she longed for a successor while looking at her mother, in the spotlight for her art book. After the art camp is canceled, Anna invites the boys to the mountain house. She insists she made the Human Specimen. Shiro understands Itaru's hopes to become his father's specimen. The truth of Itaru's death and the mystery of Anna's confession will be unraveled.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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『人間標本』 OFFICIAL 本予告｜プライムビデオOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-11
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kanae Minato
Yaffle, Rikimaru Sakuragi
Atsuhiro Nabeshima
Department Leadership Roster
Yaffle
Original Music Composer
Atsuhiro Nabeshima
Director of Photography
Rikimaru Sakuragi
Original Music Composer
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What is Human Specimens about?
Professor Shiro Sakaki, a butterfly researcher, confesses to turning six young boys, including his own son Itaru, into "human specimens."
How many seasons does Human Specimens have?
Human Specimens comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Human Specimens?
Key cast members in Human Specimens include Hidetoshi Nishijima, Somegoro Ichikawa, Rie Miyazawa, Aoi Ito, Towa Araki.
Who created or directed Human Specimens?
Human Specimens was developed and directed by Not specified.