The Locked Room Murders

The Locked Room Murders (2012)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime, Mystery

Enomoto Kei is a security "otaku" working for a security firm, devoted to improving the securities system on a daily basis. He is not an easy person to familiarize oneself with, always collected and calm, unapproachable, a maniac in Physics, Science, Architecture and profound in other basic theoretical foundation. He is certain and proud of the fact that there is no key which he cannot unlock.

One day, Kei is asked to help reveal a mystery behind a locked room murderer. While he lacks any interest in solving the mystery, he is inevitably intrigued by the term, "Closed Doors" and decides to take on the position. He works side by side with Aoto Junko and Serizawa Gou, who are lawyers working at a major law firm. Junko is pure and forward, acting upon her instincts while Serizawa is a prideful elitist who sees time as money, and therefore, will not take on any job that is unprofitable.

Possessing a vast amount of knowledge and acute insightfulness, Kei is able to unlock the closed doors and unravel the secrets leading to the solution.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 21:00 (54 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E11The Glass Hammer (2)Jun 25, 2012
S01E10The Glass Hammer (1)Jun 18, 2012
S01E09The Deceived ManJun 11, 2012
S01E08Only the Dog KnowsJun 4, 2012
S01E07The House of Will-o'-the-WispMay 28, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Locked Room Murders' premiere?

'The Locked Room Murders' premiered on October 23, 2012.

Who are the creators of 'The Locked Room Murders'?

'The Locked Room Murders' was created by Toshio Okada.

What is the genre of 'The Locked Room Murders'?

'The Locked Room Murders' is a mystery drama series.

Where is 'The Locked Room Murders' set?

'The Locked Room Murders' is set in a small town called Kisugi.

Who are the main characters in 'The Locked Room Murders'?

The main characters in 'The Locked Room Murders' are Shin'ichi Amikawa, Saori Shiroyama, and Moe Nishinosono.

What is the plot of 'The Locked Room Murders'?

'The Locked Room Murders' follows the story of a genius detective, Shin'ichi Amikawa, who solves seemingly impossible cases in a small town called Kisugi.

How many episodes does 'The Locked Room Murders' have?

'The Locked Room Murders' has a total of 11 episodes.

Is 'The Locked Room Murders' based on a novel?

Yes, 'The Locked Room Murders' is based on a novel by Soji Shimada.

Who plays the role of Shin'ichi Amikawa in 'The Locked Room Murders'?

Kento Yamazaki plays the role of Shin'ichi Amikawa in 'The Locked Room Murders'.

Who directed 'The Locked Room Murders'?

The director of 'The Locked Room Murders' is Hiroyuki Nakano.

What is the age rating for 'The Locked Room Murders'?

The age rating for 'The Locked Room Murders' is not available.

Is 'The Locked Room Murders' available on streaming platforms?

Yes, 'The Locked Room Murders' is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

What is the theme song for 'The Locked Room Murders'?

The theme song for 'The Locked Room Murders' is "Kimi ga Inai Ano Hi Kara" by Yuzu.

Who plays the role of Saori Shiroyama in 'The Locked Room Murders'?

Alice Hirose plays the role of Saori Shiroyama in 'The Locked Room Murders'.

Who is the author of the novel that 'The Locked Room Murders' is based on?

The author of the novel that 'The Locked Room Murders' is based on is Soji Shimada.

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Also known as

  • Kagi no kakatta heya (Japan)
  • 防犯探偵・榎本シリーズ (Japan)
  • 鍵のかかった部屋 (Japan)
  • Запертая комната (Russian Federation)

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