Anthropologist Kumiko Misaki Murder Exam 6 (2016)
A forensic anthropologist unravels a double mystery — a fresh murder and bones from a decades-old cold case — in this gripping 2016 Japanese mystery film.
Anthropologist Kumiko Misaki Murder Exam 6 - Movie Information
- Original Title: 人類学者・岬久美子の殺人鑑定6
- Release Year: 2016
- Directed by: Kojiro Fujioka
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Mystery
- Runtime: 1h 44m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Production Companies: TV Asahi, Toei Company
- Production Countries: Japan
Anthropologist Kumiko Misaki Murder Exam 6 - Plot
Restaurant owner Kenji Nagata has been stabbed to death. When the police begin an investigation, a bag of human bones is discovered in Nagata's car and Detective Kajikawa asks anthropologist Kumiko Misaki to perform an examination. She discovers that the deceased was a man in his mid-twenties and that he died more than 15 years ago. Meanwhile, suspicion for Nagata's murder falls on his apprentice chef Ryohei Miyamura due to the murder weapon being a kitchen knife. Afterwards, Miyamura breaks into Kumiko's lab, but manages to escape...
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Anthropologist Kumiko Misaki Murder Exam 6 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Kojiro Fujioka
Main Cast
- Nene Otsuka
- Ikkei Watanabe
- Jouji Shibue
- Ichirôta Miyakawa
- Hiroshi Katsuno
- Rin Aizawa
- Takayuki Godai
- Yuri Shirahane
- Rie Minemura
- Shota Yamaguchi
Writers
- Chiaki Manabe
Producers
- Kōichi Funatsu
- Masayuki Meguro
Anthropologist Kumiko Misaki Murder Exam 6 - FAQs
What is Anthropologist Kumiko Misaki Murder Exam 6 about?
The film follows anthropologist Kumiko Misaki as she examines a bag of human bones found in the car of a murdered restaurant owner. Her investigation reveals the bones belong to a man who died over 15 years ago, tangling the cold case with a fresh murder mystery involving a suspect chef.
Who plays Kumiko Misaki in this film?
Nene Otsuka takes on the role of Kumiko Misaki, the forensic anthropologist at the heart of the story. She's joined by Ikkei Watanabe as Detective Kajikawa, Jouji Shibue as Naoki Moriya, and a strong ensemble cast that brings the mystery to life.
Is Anthropologist Kumiko Misaki Murder Exam 6 part of a series?
Yes, this is the sixth installment in the Anthropologist Kumiko Misaki Murder Exam franchise, a Japanese mystery series produced by TV Asahi and Toei Company. Each entry features Kumiko Misaki using her forensic anthropology expertise to help solve criminal investigations alongside Detective Kajikawa.
Who directed Anthropologist Kumiko Misaki Murder Exam 6?
Kojiro Fujioka directed this 2016 Japanese mystery film. The screenplay was written by Chiaki Manabe, with production handled by Kōichi Funatsu and Masayuki Meguro under the banner of TV Asahi and Toei Company.
How long is Anthropologist Kumiko Misaki Murder Exam 6?
The film runs for 104 minutes, giving it a solid feature-length runtime to develop its dual mystery — the fresh murder of restaurant owner Kenji Nagata and the decades-old cold case hidden in the bones discovered in his car.
What are some similar films to watch after this?
If you enjoy this kind of mystery, you might love Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine, Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, All the Devils Are Here, The Black Book, or Hypnotic. Each offers a compelling blend of crime-solving, suspense, and clever twists.
What language is Anthropologist Kumiko Misaki Murder Exam 6 in?
The film is entirely in Japanese, reflecting its origins as a Japanese television mystery production. It was produced in Japan by TV Asahi and Toei Company, two of the country's most prominent names in crime and mystery entertainment.
Who wrote Anthropologist Kumiko Misaki Murder Exam 6?
The screenplay was penned by Chiaki Manabe, who crafted the dual-layered mystery involving both a present-day stabbing and a cold case stretching back more than 15 years. The music was composed by Kiyoshi Yoshikawa, with cinematography by Satoshi Iwata.
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