Human Specimens is adapted from the novel by Kanae Minato, one of Japan's most celebrated mystery writers, known for her international bestseller Confessions which was adapted into the acclaimed film that represented Japan at the 83rd Academy Awards. The dark tale follows Professor Shirô Sakaki, a butterfly researcher, who confesses to turning six young boys, including his own son Itaru, into "human specimens."
Show Info
Web channel: Prime Video
(2025 -
2025)
Average Runtime: 52 minutes
Status: Ended
Language: Japanese
Show Type:
Scripted
Genres:
DramaThrillerMystery
Episodes ordered: 5 episodes
Official site: www.primevideo.com
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Previous Episode
Episode 5
Episode 1x05; Dec 18, 2025
Anna seemed proud, but she longed for a successor while looking at her mother, in the spotlight for her art book. After the art camp is canceled, Anna invites the boys to the mountain house. She insists she made the Human Specimen. Shiro understands…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x05: Episode 5 | Dec 18, 2025 | |
| 1x04: Episode 4 | Dec 18, 2025 | |
| 1x03: Episode 3 | Dec 18, 2025 |
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