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Murderous Encounter

Name: Murderous Encounter
Director: Komuro Naoko
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Released: 2025-04-16
Rating: 6.0

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2025

1 Season

10 Episodes

Ended

About

Two journalists fall in love while investigating a serial murder case, but as secrets unfold, she must decide if she can trust him or if he's the killer she’s searching for.

#murder#newspaper reporter

Cast

Jun Shison

as Hiroki Shitara

Yukino Kishii

as Makoto Tsutsui

Misato Morita

as Aoi Tsumi

Jin Shirasu

as Masakiyo Komine

Tetsushi Tanaka

as Shotaro Noda

Masato Hagiwara

Naomi Nishida

as Saki Kuramae

Kenta Hamano

as Kei Matsuoka

Tsubaki Nekoze

as Kayo Owada

Ayumu Mochizuki

as Itsuki Natsuyagi

Toranosuke Kobayashi

as Harumichi Kinoshita

Seasons

Season 1

10 episodes2025

Episodes

Season 1

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Forbidden Love Begins

Apr 16, 202550m

As a series of horrific murders occur in Tokyo, information program director Tsutsui Mankoto (Kishii Yukino) meets a mysterious man, Shitara Hiroki (Shison Jun), at the scene of an investigation. Mankoto is a freelance writer for a weekly magazine, and ends up covering the serial murders with Hiroki, a renowned reporter who has named the murders "The Eye of Horus Murders." The two gradually become attracted to each other, but... This fateful encounter is the entrance to a "darkness" swirling with suspicion and conflict. Believe it or not, the ultimate love mystery begins!!

Love Begins to Move and Suspicions Arise

Apr 23, 202550m

While reporting on the serial murders known as the Eye of Horus murders, information program director Tsutsui Mankoto (Kishi Yukino) gradually becomes attracted to Shitara Hiroki (Shison Jun), a famous weekly magazine writer. Mankoto becomes the chief of the exclusive reporting team for the case, but she cannot shake her reluctance to turn her camera on the bereaved families. However, as she and Hiroki continue their reporting, something changes... As detective Komine Masaaki (Shirasawa Jin) begins to turn his suspicious eye towards Hiroki, an unexpected situation occurs and the two suddenly become closer...!?

His Secret, Her Determination

Apr 30, 202550m

Koki (Shison Jun) and Mankoto (Kishii Yukino) spend the night together. However, Koki acts as if nothing happened, leaving Mankoto in a quandary... Meanwhile, the two receive reports of a "black raincoat man" who is believed to be the culprit in the Eye of Horus murders. Mankoto realizes that a certain pattern has been hidden in the previous crime scenes, and the location of the fifth crime emerges...! Meanwhile, detective Masanori (Shirasawa Jin) becomes increasingly suspicious of Koki... As their romance develops rapidly, Koki's past is finally revealed!!

The Murderer Appears

May 7, 202550m

Mankoto (Kishi Yukino) learns that the "suspicious man" who has been appearing at the scene where the fifth Horus Eye Murder is likely to occur is Hiroki's (Shison Jun) father, Kanji (Hagiwara Masato). Could Kanji be the Horus murderer? Thinking of Hiroki's complicated feelings, Mankoto is even more passionate about solving the case. Meanwhile, while the police are pursuing Kanji as a key witness, Masamasa (Shirasawa Jin) cannot wipe away his doubts about Hiroki... On the fateful day of May 5th, Mankoto, who is staking out the scene, encounters a man in a black raincoat --!?

Doubts Deepen

May 14, 202550m

The fifth body of the Eye of Horus murder case has been discovered. DNA testing has confirmed that the culprit is the same person who attacked Mankin (Kishi Yukino). Meanwhile, the police suspect that the perpetrator is Hiroki's (Shison Jun) father, Kanji (Hagiwara Masato), and are searching for him. As the injection marks found on the body give rise to a picture of the culprit, Mankin receives information one after another that suggests that Hiroki may be the real culprit behind the Eye of Horus murder... Wanting to believe in Hiroki, Mankin heads to his room to dispel her doubts, but a shocking truth awaits her!

The Path of Love is Lost in the Darkness

May 21, 202550m

While investigating the Eye of Horus murder, Mankoto (Kishi Yukino) finds out that Koki (Shison Jun) is living with a strange woman (Saito Asuka) and breaks up with him. As the possibility emerges that the Horus murderer may have taken the victim's blood home with him, Masamasa (Shirasawa Jin) learns the reason why Koki is so obsessed with "blood". Meanwhile, Mankoto's junior colleague Kinoshita (Kobayashi Toranosuke) receives a report of an eyewitness to the murder, which makes Kinoshita excited, but... As the love quadrangle takes a major turn, an unexpected tragedy unfolds!

The Mysterious Woman's True Identity and Her Resolve

May 28, 202550m

"A police officer is stabbed to death on the hospital grounds." Hiroki (Shison Jun) and Mankoto (Kishi Yukino) are investigating a serial murder case called the Eye of Horus murders. Just as they get closer to the truth, detective Owada (Nekobe Tsubaki) is murdered by someone. The murder weapon raises the possibility that the murderer is the same as Horus. Masanori (Shirasawa Jin) becomes even more suspicious of Hiroki, who has no alibi... Mankoto tries to turn a blind eye to her suspicions about Hiroki, but she eventually finds out about the relationship between Hiroki and Mikuru (Saito Asuka)...!? Their brutal past is revealed!!

The Killer Returns

Jun 4, 202550m

"Aren't you the culprit?" Mankin (Kishii Yukino), who is covering the serial killings known as the Eye of Horus Murders, conducts an exclusive interview with Koki (Shison Jun), who is suspected of being involved in the incident. Koki answers the suspicions about himself and his father, Kanji (Hagiwara Masato), but the public becomes increasingly suspicious of him. Koki takes Mankin, who is depressed after being removed from the special team, on a trip. Then, on June 6th, the day when the next crime is expected to occur, Mankin heads to the predicted crime scene with Koki and witnesses a shocking sight!!

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About Murderous Encounter

Two journalists fall in love while investigating a serial murder case, but as secrets unfold, she must decide if she can trust him or if he's the killer she’s searching for. Across 1 season and 10 episodes, originally airing on Nippon TV.

Murderous Encounter Cast and Characters

The cast features Jun Shison (as Hiroki Shitara), Yukino Kishii (as Makoto Tsutsui), Misato Morita (as Aoi Tsumi), Jin Shirasu (as Masakiyo Komine), and Tetsushi Tanaka (as Shotaro Noda). Their performances are a major reason Murderous Encounter has built such a passionate audience.

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Is Murderous Encounter good? What's the rating?

Murderous Encounter holds a 6.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of Murderous Encounter?

The main cast includes Jun Shison, Yukino Kishii, Misato Morita, and Jin Shirasu, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Murderous Encounter available in Japonés?

Yes — Murderous Encounter was originally produced in Japonés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was Murderous Encounter released?

Murderous Encounter first aired in 2025.

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How many seasons and episodes does Murderous Encounter have?

Murderous Encounter currently has 1 season and a total of 10 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Murderous Encounter about?

Two journalists fall in love while investigating a serial murder case, but as secrets unfold, she must decide if she can trust him or if he's the killer she’s searching for. It belongs to the Drama, Mystery genres.

In which language is Murderous Encounter originally available?

Murderous Encounter was originally produced in JA. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Murderous Encounter first released?

Murderous Encounter first premiered on April 16, 2025 (2025). The series has since concluded its run.