Miss Jikocho-Professor Tenno's Survey File
Manako Amano is a professor of engineering at a leading university and has been studying “failure studies”. Rather than pursuing responsibility for failure, it is a study that helps to prevent recurrence by investigating the direct causes and the background and social causes. The various accidents that occur every day are always failures, and accident investigation is Manako's best fieldwork. Their activities go beyond engineering and spread with curiosity, such as corporate fraud and medical accidents. Personality is self-paced and selfish. He loves failure with the belief that “growth/progress will always be accompanied by failure” and frustrates the other party in order to shine his eyes on the failure story. However, the genius with a built-in failure database of east and west in the brain, Manako, reached the truth of the accident today!
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Plot Summary
A reserved and meticulous government archivist, Jikocho (Jiko-cho means 'self-record' in Japanese), uncovers a hidden truth about a suspicious death by meticulously analyzing the belongings and records of the deceased. She becomes involved in a complex case, working alongside a detective to piece together the victim's final days.
Critical Reception
The film received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its intricate plot and the lead performance. It was noted for its slow-burn mystery and its unique portrayal of an unconventional protagonist.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intelligent and detailed mystery.
- Yui Natsukawa's performance as the reserved archivist is a highlight.
- The film offers a unique, methodical approach to crime-solving.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this specific film on Google is not readily available, but general feedback on similar niche mystery films often highlights appreciation for thoughtful storytelling and character development.
Fun Fact
The film's title, 'Miss Jikocho', refers to the protagonist's role as an archivist who meticulously records and analyzes information, essentially creating her own 'self-record' of events.
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