Miss Accident Investigation

Miss Accident Investigation (Japanese: ミス・ジコチョー〜天才・天ノ教授の調査ファイル〜, Hepburn: Misu Jikochō: Tensai Amano Kyōju no Chōsa Fairu) is a Japanese television mystery drama series that aired on NHK from October 18 to December 20, 2019. The series consists of 10 episodes and was broadcast in the Friday 22:00 time slot.

Plot

The series follows Manako Amano, a professor in the engineering department of a prominent university. Amano specializes in the study of failure, analyzing the direct causes and social factors behind various incidents to prevent their recurrence. Her research frequently leads her to investigate complex cases involving corporate corruption and medical malpractice, using her academic expertise to solve mysteries surrounding accidents.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast led by Yasuko Matsuyuki as the protagonist, Manako Amano.

Production

The series was directed by Mitsuhiro Fukui, Tomochika Kasaura, and Isao Ietsugu, with scripts written by Hiroyuki Yatsu, Koji Tokuo, and Mayuko Yoshida. It occupied the NHK Friday 22:00 time slot, succeeding This is Not a Business Expense and preceding Akira Hamura: The Detective Most Unfortunate in the World, which began airing on January 24, 2020.