Japan Synopsis
The Mobile Investigative Unit (known as "MIU") of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department attempts to solve cases within 24 hours. Detective Kazumi Shima is selected as a new member of MIU. He is intelligent, with excellent observation and communication skills. Yet, he does not trust other people. He is unable to find a partner in MIU and is ordered to partner with Police Officer Ai Ibuki, who works at a police substation. Ibuki applied for MIU, but he failed. He is in excellent physical condition, but he lacks knowledge and experience as a detective. Shima learns about Ibuki's background and he becomes more nervous. Finally, Shima has his first meeting with Ibuki.
Also On TBS
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Crime + Mystery in Japan
92 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Crime and Mystery genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding MIU404 itself).
The 2019–2021 Japan Window
MIU404 holds position #247 of 500 Japan seriess in the 2019–2021 window, below highlighted by audience rating.
The 2020s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 2020s in Japan, 539 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when MIU404 premiered alongside 149 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 149 other Japan seriess in 2020.
The 4114th Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Audience Engagement
14 audience reviews — more than 23% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity sits at the 33th percentile among Japan seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,683 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (63rd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.4 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Crime productions specifically: #99 of 402 (top 25%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | TBS, TBS Sparkle |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 11 |
| Release Date | June 26, 2020 |
| Official Site | www.tbs.co.jp |
Questions Answered
Who created MIU404?
MIU404 was created by Akiko Nogi.
When did MIU404 end?
MIU404 finished its run with its final episode airing on September 4, 2020.
Where did MIU404 air?
MIU404 aired on TBS, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.