The Real Culprit
Series Overview
In 2008, Isao Sudo is found dead in Shizuoka Prefecture. He ran a used car store in Tokyo. Detective Satoru Kusaka from Shizuoka Prefecture investigates the death of Isao Sudo. He learns that in 1974, Isao Sudo's son was kidnapped and killed in Shizuoka Prefecture. In 1988, Seiichiro Shigeto (Takaya Kamikawa) was appointed to lead a team of 6 detectives and they reinvestigated the kidnapping and murder case involving Isao Sudo's son. Detective Satoru Kusaka has a hunch that the case involving the death of Isao Sudo's son will lead to the case involving the death of the father. Detective Satoru Kusaka meets Seiichiro Shigeto to gather information.
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
50 min per episode
2018 – 2018
Premiered: Sun, Sep 23, 2018
Shosuke MurakamiLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “Episode 5”
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shosuke Murakami
Natsuko Ikeda
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Shosuke Murakami
Director
Natsuko Ikeda
Screenplay
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What is The Real Culprit about?
In 2008, Isao Sudo is found dead in Shizuoka Prefecture. He ran a used car store in Tokyo. Detective Satoru Kusaka from Shizuoka Prefecture investigates the death of Isao Sudo. He learns that in 1974, Isao Sudo's son was kidnapped and killed in Shizuoka Prefecture. In 1988, Seiichiro Shigeto (Takaya Kamikawa) was appointed to lead a team of 6 detectives and they reinvestigated the kidnapping and murder case involving Isao Sudo's son. Detective Satoru Kusaka has a hunch that the case involving the death of Isao Sudo's son will lead to the case involving the death of the father. Detective Satoru Kusaka meets Seiichiro Shigeto to gather information.
How many seasons does The Real Culprit have?
The Real Culprit comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Real Culprit?
Key cast members in The Real Culprit include Takaya Kamikawa, Kotaro Koizumi, Yuki Uchida, Masanobu Takashima.
Who created or directed The Real Culprit?
The Real Culprit was developed and directed by Shosuke Murakami.