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The Criminal

★7.2 2026 1 Season Motohiro Matsumoto TV-MA

A random mass stabbing, major food company Titus Foods, and a mysterious infant disease. These three things have as much in common as Detective Soma, hack writer Yarimizu, and the stabbing's lone survivor, Shuji. Yet, these men are now embroiled in a risky quest for the truth. What they find, though, is more heinous than they imagined, making them question just who is the real criminal?

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 7 episodes

Episode 1

Episode 01

Episode 1

Jul 17, 2026 · 48 min

A masked man disrupts a peaceful afternoon, stabbing everyone in sight. The police later find the suspect dead, making it an open-and-shut case. However, Detective Soma has his misgivings when Shuji, the lone survivor, gets attacked again. Told to survive just ten more days by a mysterious man, Shuji is forced to depend on Soma as they are pushed into a shadowy world neither are prepared for.

Episode 2

Episode 02

Episode 2

Jul 17, 2026 · 43 min

Nakasako is basking in the joy of turning his company's latest baby food product into a big hit. Or he would have, if he had not discovered the cause of the new face-deforming disease. When food manufacturer Titus Foods chooses to protect itself over the innocent children, Nakasako gets dragged into a conspiracy more sinister than anything he could ever imagine.

Episode 3

Episode 03

Episode 3

Jul 17, 2026 · 42 min

Nine days before the mass stabbing, Nakasako's accomplice, Mazaki, settles into a hotel to begin his plans. However, a theft throws everything awry, leading him and a couple of innocent hotel employees down a deadly path. In the present, Shuji accidentally finds a clue that leads to the identity of the mysterious man.

Episode 4

Episode 04

Episode 4

Jul 24, 2026 · 40 min

After learning Nakasako's identity, Shuji's memory leads his team to Mazaki, who has vanished; just as the case hits a wall, Yarimizu finds a clue tying Mazaki to Titus Foods and the stabbings.

Episode 5

Episode 05

Episode 5

Jul 24, 2026 · 48 min

When Shuji falls into a deadly trap, Soma and Yarimizu discover his painful past, forcing Soma to face his own demons; the trio uncovers even deeper secrets lurking in the shadows.

Episode 6

Episode 06

Episode 6

Jul 31, 2026 · 45 min

Public outcry grows as Mazaki's accusation against Titus Foods is revealed. Meanwhile, Soma, Shuji and Yarimizu finally make contact with Nakasako after confirming Mazaki's true goal.

Episode 7

Episode 07

Episode 7

Jul 31, 2026 · 52 min

Determined to honour the sacrifices of Mazaki and Nakasako, Yarimizu, Shuji and Soma vow to persist in their struggle. They set out on a perilous quest to uncover the corrupt dealings of those in power.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.2 /10

based on 9 votes

Synopsis

A random mass stabbing, major food company Titus Foods, and a mysterious infant disease. These three things have as much in common as Detective Soma, hack writer Yarimizu, and the stabbing's lone survivor, Shuji. Yet, these men are now embroiled in a risky quest for the truth. What they find, though, is more heinous than they imagined, making them question just who is the real criminal?

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Cast

5 principal cast

Koshi Mizukami

Koshi Mizukami

Shuji Shigetou

Issey Takahashi

Issey Takahashi

Ryosuke Soma

Takumi Saitoh

Takumi Saitoh

Nanao Yarimizu

Yusuke Santamaria

Yusuke Santamaria

Takeshi Nakasako

Jung Il-woo

Jung Il-woo

Takigawa

Where to watch The Criminal

The Criminal is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The mystery from Motohiro Matsumoto has 1 season and 7 total episodes, rated 7.2/10 by 9 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Criminal have?

The Criminal has 1 season with 7 episodes in total.

Is The Criminal still on the air?

The Criminal has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Criminal?

The Criminal airs on Prime Video.

When did The Criminal first air?

The Criminal first aired on July 17, 2026.

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