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Human Specimens

2025 1 season Drama · Detective · Thriller 人間標本

A butterfly researcher's obsession turns six young men, including his own son, into preserved human exhibits.

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About the series

What it’s about

Professor Shiro Sakaki, a butterfly researcher, confesses to transforming six young boys, among them his son Itaru, into what he calls "human specimens." His obsession blurs the line between scientific inquiry and monstrous act.

What hooks you

Directed by Ryuichi Hiroki, the series stars Hidetoshi Nishijima as Professor Sakaki and Somegoro Ichikawa as his son Itaru. Its five episodes unfold a psychological thriller that pairs aesthetic beauty with deep disturbance.

Who it’s for

It is a good pick for those who like slow-burning detective stories where obsession and family trauma meet. It will also suit viewers drawn to unsettling, visually rich thrillers that explore the darker sides of human nature.

Technical details
Country
China
Year
2025
Genres
Drama, Detective, Thriller
Status
Off air
World premiere
Dec 19, 2025

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 120 votes
7.3 /10
IMDb
7.0113
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Creative team

All 9
Director Ryuichi Hiroki
Starring
  1. 01 Hidetoshi Nishijima Professor Shiro Sakaki
  2. 02 Somegoro Ichikawa Itaru Sakaki
  3. 03 Rie Miyazawa Rumi Ichinose
  4. 04 Aoi Ito Anna Ichinose
  5. 05 Towa Araki Toru Shirase
  6. 06 Jyutaro Yamanaka Hikaru Akabane
  7. 07 Kodai Kurosaki Sho Ishioka
  8. 08 Leo Matsumoto Ao Fukazawa

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