Climbers High. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the 2003 book, Seventeen
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Seventeen
Hideo Yokoyama, 2003
movie vs book
Masato Harada, 2008

In 1985, a jumbo jet crashes, resulting in 520 fatalities, making it the most significant single-plane accident to date. As the local press tries to navigate through a sea of facts and rumors, Yuuki, responsible for covering the crash for a local newspaper, faces a series of critical decisions. The film delves into the complexities of the role of a reporter and the challenges of surviving within a corporate structure.


64: Part I. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2012 book, Six Four
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Six Four
Hideo Yokoyama, 2012
movie vs book
Takahisa Zeze, 2016

In 1989, a girl kidnapping-murder case known as ’64’ occurred in Japan, which remained unsolved for 14 years. In 2002, ex-detective Yoshinobu Mikami, who worked on the case 14 years ago, becomes a Public Relations Officer in the Police Affairs Department. However, a new case arises that closely resembles the ’64’ case, causing Mikami to revisit the old investigation and deal with the media’s involvement.


64: Part 2. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2012 book, Six Four
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Six Four
Hideo Yokoyama, 2012
movie vs book
Takahisa Zeze, 2016

In 1989, a girl kidnapping-murder case known as ’64’ occurred in Japan, which remained unsolved for 14 years. In 2002, ex-detective Yoshinobu Mikami, who worked on the case 14 years ago, becomes a Public Relations Officer in the Police Affairs Department. However, a new case arises that closely resembles the ’64’ case, causing Mikami to revisit the old investigation and deal with the media’s involvement.


Six Four. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 2012 book
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Six Four
Hideo Yokoyama, 2012
TV series vs book
Ben A. Williams, 2023-

The series is about the disappearance of Chris and Michelle O’Neill’s teenage daughter in Glasgow. While investigating the case, Chris discovers a cover-up of errors, corruption, and ambition in an infamous unsolved case. Meanwhile, Michelle uses her former undercover officer skills to follow a trail of clues into the criminal underworld. In the midst of their investigation, the daughter of the Justice Minister is kidnapped, bearing similarities to the Mackie case.


64. Poster of the 2015 TV series and cover of the 2012 book, Six Four
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Six Four
Hideo Yokoyama, 2012
TV series vs book
Tsuyoshi Inoue, Shizuo Masuda, 2015-

In 1989, a girl kidnapping-murder case known as ’64’ occurred in Japan, which remained unsolved for 14 years. In 2002, ex-detective Yoshinobu Mikami, who worked on the case 14 years ago, becomes a Public Relations Officer in the Police Affairs Department. However, a new case arises that closely resembles the ’64’ case, causing Mikami to revisit the old investigation and deal with the media’s involvement.


Kuraimâzu hai. Poster of the 2005 TV series and cover of the 2003 book, Seventeen
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Seventeen
Hideo Yokoyama, 2003
TV series vs book
Hisaaki Wakaizumi, 2005-

In 1985, a jumbo jet crashes, resulting in 520 fatalities, making it the most significant single-plane accident to date. As the local press tries to navigate through a sea of facts and rumors, Yuuki, responsible for covering the crash for a local newspaper, faces a series of critical decisions. The film delves into the complexities of the role of a reporter and the challenges of surviving within a corporate structure.