SPEC: Zero
High school student Saya Toma lost her parents and younger brother in an airplane accident. Detective Akio Kondo came and told her "your family has a high possibility that they were killed by people who have spec." That was the first time she heard of "spec". 6 years later, Saya Toma, who has never forgotten what the Detective said, decides to become a detective. She returns to Japan after receiving training by the FBI in the United States. Saya Toma is assigned to work unsolved cases in the Public Security Bureau. Meanwhile, because of Satoshi Chii's scheme, Juichi Ninomae considers Saya Toma his parents' enemy and tries to push her to the edge. Satoshi Chii's scheme has also caused Saya Toma and Juichi Ninomae to forget that they are brother and sister. The siblings are headed to a life-staking fight. A girl named Maho Ueno becomes involved in their fight. To protect Maho Ueno, Saya Toma uses "spec".
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Plot Summary
In a future where memories can be digitally stored and manipulated, a detective is tasked with investigating a string of mysterious deaths. He uncovers a conspiracy involving the illegal trading of erased memories and a shadowy organization seeking to control the population's past. The detective must race against time to expose the truth before his own memories are compromised and he becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
SPEC: Zero, a spin-off film from the popular Japanese television drama series 'SPEC', received a mixed to positive reception. It was generally praised for its continuation of the series' unique blend of supernatural mystery, quirky humor, and action, though some critics found the plot convoluted. Audiences familiar with the series appreciated the return of beloved characters and the expansion of the SPEC universe.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its continuation of the 'SPEC' series' unique supernatural elements and character dynamics.
- Appreciated by fans for expanding the universe and providing more action-packed sequences.
- Some found the intricate plot overly complicated and difficult to follow without prior knowledge of the series.
Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, with many praising the film's action and the compelling performances of the main cast, especially their chemistry. Fans of the original series were particularly pleased with the continuation of the story and the exploration of the SPEC abilities.
Fun Fact
The film is a cinematic continuation of the critically acclaimed Japanese drama 'SPEC: The Series' and its preceding film 'SPEC: The Movie', further exploring the supernatural abilities known as 'SPEC'.
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