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.
The 2019–2021 Japan Window
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The 2020s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2020s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when MIU404 premiered. 539 total titles in this decade from Japan.
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 |
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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.