Keigo Higashino Mysteries (2012 TV Series)
Keigo Higashino Mysteries (Japanese: 東野圭吾ミステリーズ, Hepburn: Higashino Keigo Misuterīzu) is a Japanese television anthology series that aired on Fuji TV in 2012. The series consists of 11 standalone episodes, each adapting a short story written by the acclaimed mystery novelist Keigo Higashino.
The series was broadcast in the Thursday 22:00–22:54 time slot from July 5 to September 20, 2012. It featured a rotating cast and various directors, maintaining a focus on the suspense and psychological depth characteristic of Higashino's literary works. The stories were sourced from three of the author's short story collections: Hannin no Inai Satsujin no Yoru (The Night of No Murderer), Ayashii Hitobito (Suspicious People), and Ano Koro no Dareka (Someone from That Time).
Production and Broadcast
The series was produced by Fuji TV and directed by a team including Shunsaku Kawake, Keita Kono, Yasuhiro Kawamura, Yoshinori Kobayashi, and Katsuhito Ishii. Following its conclusion, the time slot was succeeded by the drama Wonderful Single Life (Kekkon Shinai) on October 11, 2012.
Episode Highlights
The series explored various mystery subgenres through its 11 episodes. Notable segments included:
- Sayonara Coach: Starring Toshiaki Karasawa, this episode follows an archery coach dealing with the aftermath of a student's death and a subsequent investigation.
- Endless Night: Featuring Nao Matsushita, this story centers on a woman investigating the circumstances surrounding her husband's death in Osaka.
- Reiko to Reiko: Starring Arisa Mizuki, this episode involves an attorney caught in a case concerning a mysterious young woman.
- Amai Hazu Nanoni: Featuring Takashi Sorimachi, this segment depicts a man struggling with the trauma of a fatal accident involving his daughter.
- Charade ga Ippai: Starring Masami Nagasawa, this episode follows a woman deciphering clues left by her deceased lover.
