Series synopsis
Fujiko, also known as フジコ is a Japanese mystery television series that premiered on Hulu on November 13, 2015. It ended on November 13, 2015. It stars Machiko Ono, Mitsuki Tanimura, Tomomi Maruyama and Lily Franky.
Prize winning journalist, Michiko Takamine receives an autobiographical manuscript from recent suicide victim Sakiko, the daughter of imprisoned serial killer Fujiko. Before publishing the manuscript, Michiko seeks to interview Fujiko in prison to determine its validity. This story of murder and intrigue goes much deeper then Michiko envisioned and has a unique family twist.
Premise
Prize winning journalist, Michiko Takamine receives an autobiographical manuscript from recent suicide victim Sakiko, the daughter of imprisoned serial killer Fujiko. Before publishing the manuscript, Michiko seeks to interview Fujiko in prison to determine its validity. This story of murder and intrigue goes much deeper then Michiko envisioned and has a unique family twist.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Machiko Ono as Uehara Fujiko
- Mitsuki Tanimura as Takamine Michiko
- Tomomi Maruyama as Wakamura Haru
- Lily Franky as Editor-in-chief Mizutani
- Miyoko Asada as Kosaka Hatsuyo
- Kyoko Maya as Shimoda Shigeko
- Tsutomu Takahashi as Uehara Hideki
- Ryo Sato as Otsuki Anna
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 13, 2015 | November 13, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Michiko gets a manuscript from Sakiko, the late daughter of 'Fujiko the Killer'. She interviews Fujiko in prison to find out the truth. |
November 13, 2015 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | November 13, 2015 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | November 13, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Hulu |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 13, 2015 |
| Last aired | November 13, 2015 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |