Human Specimens

Human Specimens (2025- )

UpcomingScripted showDrama, Mystery

Human Specimens is adapted from the novel by Kanae Minato, one of Japan's most celebrated mystery writers, known for her international bestseller Confessions which was adapted into the acclaimed film that represented Japan at the 83rd Academy Awards. The dark tale follows Professor Shirô Sakaki, a butterfly researcher, who confesses to turning six young boys, including his own son Itaru, into "human specimens."

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Episode 1

Dec 18, 2025

Cast

Hidetoshi Nishijima

Hidetoshi Nishijima

plays Professor Shirô Sakaki
Somegorô Ichikawa

Somegorô Ichikawa

plays TBD
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Characters

Professor Shirô Sakaki

Professor Shirô Sakaki

played by Hidetoshi Nishijima
TBD

TBD

played by Somegorô Ichikawa
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