Series synopsis
Don't Call It Mystery, also known as ミステリと言う勿れ is a Japanese drama mystery television series that premiered on Fuji TV on January 10, 2022. It ended on March 28, 2022. It was created by Hiroaki Matsuyama, Tomoko Aizawa. It stars Masaki Suda, Sairi Ito, Matsuya Onoe and Michitaka Tsutsui.
University student Kuno Totono is the type who constantly questions what is taken for granted in society and develops his own theories based on his vast knowledge and unique set of values. One day in autumn, the police come to see him. His university schoolmate has been murdered at a park nearby and the police apparently regard Totono with suspicion. He is asked to come with them for questioning. In the interrogation room, the police are manipulated by Totono who tends to digress from the topic ...
Premise
University student Kuno Totono is the type who constantly questions what is taken for granted in society and develops his own theories based on his vast knowledge and unique set of values. One day in autumn, the police come to see him. His university schoolmate has been murdered at a park nearby and the police apparently regard Totono with suspicion. He is asked to come with them for questioning. In the interrogation room, the police are manipulated by Totono who tends to digress from the topic and poke at their contradictions. He even correctly guesses that one of them is troubled about not getting along with the wife and ends up giving advice. However, Totono’s fingerprints are eventually discovered on the murder weapon.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Masaki Suda as Totonou Kunou
- Sairi Ito as Seiko Furomitsu
- Matsuya Onoe as Yuto Ikemoto
- Michitaka Tsutsui as Nariaki Aoto
- Eita Nagayama as Garo Inudo
- Mai Shiraishi as Anju Inudo (voice)
- Kosuke Suzuki as Haruo Amatatsu
- Mugi Kadowaki as Raika (voice)
Supporting cast
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 15 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | March 23, 2022 | September 9, 2023 |
| Season 1 | 12 | January 10, 2022 | March 28, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 23, 2022 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 30, 2022 |
| 3 |
Time Capsule When the body of his classmate Ken Sagae is discovered, Totono Kunou soon finds himself the prime suspect in this unbelievable murder case. Hunted by the police, Totono must use his quick wit and incredible speaking skills to prove his innocence. Brought in for questioning by Inspector Kanzo Yabu, Totono uses his unique set of skills to prove his innocence while detectives at the university interview his classmate Ren Sagara. Making quick work of the case, the Otonori Police Department quickly brings the murder case to a close but trouble among Totono’s classmates has only just begun. Invited to participate in an incredibly unusual part-time job, Totono, Ren and their classmate Seiko Furomitsu soon find themselves caught up in an entirely different mystery. Tasked with the nearly impossible job of finding a 30-year-old time capsule, will Totono be able to use his unique gifts to help his classmates find the long-lost capsule? |
September 9, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 10, 2022 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 17, 2022 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 24, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 10, 2022 |
| Last aired | March 28, 2022 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |