SPEC: Zero (2013)
A gripping Japanese prequel that traces detective Saya Toma's origins as she confronts supernatural conspiracies and a shocking family secret.
SPEC: Zero - Movie Information
- Original Title: SPEC〜零〜
- Release Year: 2013
- Directed by: Yukihiko Tsutsumi
- Type: Movie
- Genres: TV Movie, Drama, Comedy, Mystery, Fantasy
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 18m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 23, 2013 (Japan)
- Alternative Titles: 스펙 령 (KR), SPEC〜零〜／警視庁公安部公安第五課 未詳事件特別対策係事件簿 (JP)
- Production Companies: TBS, Office Crescendo
- Production Countries: Japan
SPEC: Zero - Plot
High school student Saya Toma lost her parents and younger brother in an airplane accident. Detective Akio Kondo came and told her "your family has a high possibility that they were killed by people who have spec." That was the first time she heard of "spec". 6 years later, Saya Toma, who has never forgotten what the Detective said, decides to become a detective. She returns to Japan after receiving training by the FBI in the United States. Saya Toma is assigned to work unsolved cases in the Public Security Bureau. Meanwhile, because of Satoshi Chii's scheme, Juichi Ninomae considers Saya Toma his parents' enemy and tries to push her to the edge. Satoshi Chii's scheme has also caused Saya Toma and Juichi Ninomae to forget that they are brother and sister. The siblings are headed to a life-staking fight. A girl named Maho Ueno becomes involved in their fight. To protect Maho Ueno, Saya Toma uses "spec".
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SPEC: Zero - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Yukihiko Tsutsumi
Main Cast
- Erika Toda
- Ryo Kase
- Saki Fukuda
- Yuu Tokui
- Tetsushi Tanaka
- Yu Shirota
- Kohki Okada
- Kazuyuki Matsuzawa
- Ryuji Sainei
- Takeshi Ito
Writers
- Yumie Nishiogi
Producers
- Hiroki Ueda
- Natsuki Imai
- FUJII Kazufumi
SPEC: Zero - FAQs
Are Saya Toma and Juichi Ninomae really siblings in SPEC: Zero?
Yes. A central revelation of SPEC: Zero is that Saya Toma and Juichi Ninomae are actually brother and sister. Satoshi Chii's manipulation erases their shared memory of this bond, setting them on a collision course and driving the film's most emotionally charged confrontations.
What is SPEC: Zero about?
SPEC: Zero is a prequel origin story following Saya Toma, a young detective who lost her family to people with supernatural abilities called "spec." After FBI training, she joins a special unsolved-cases unit, only to be drawn into a deadly conspiracy orchestrated by the manipulative Satoshi Chii that pits her against her own brother.
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Is SPEC: Zero based on a manga or source material?
SPEC: Zero is part of the broader SPEC franchise, which originated as a Japanese television drama series. The franchise draws on themes of paranormal phenomena and public security investigations. The film serves as a prequel expanding the mythology established in the original TV series and its earlier theatrical entries.
Who are the main actors in SPEC: Zero?
The film stars Erika Toda as Saya Toma and Ryo Kase as Takeru Sebumi. The supporting cast includes Saki Fukuda, Yuu Tokui, Tetsushi Tanaka, Yu Shirota, Ryunosuke Kamiki as Juichi Ninomae, and Umika Kawashima as Maho Ueno, among others.
When was SPEC: Zero released?
SPEC: Zero was released on October 23, 2013, in Japan. The film serves as a prequel within the SPEC franchise and was produced by TBS and Office Crescendo as a TV movie event.
What is the age rating for SPEC: Zero?
SPEC: Zero carries an R rating in the United States. The film contains mature themes including violence, psychological manipulation, and intense dramatic confrontations, making it more suitable for adult viewers familiar with the darker tones of the SPEC franchise.
Who directed SPEC: Zero and what genre is it?
SPEC: Zero was directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi, who helmed multiple entries in the SPEC franchise. The film blends TV Movie, Drama, Comedy, Mystery, and Fantasy genres, balancing supernatural intrigue with character-driven emotional storytelling and moments of distinctly Japanese comedic sensibility.
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