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.


The Box Man. Poster of the 2024 movie and cover of the 1973 book
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The Box Man
Kōbō Abe, 1973
movie vs book
Gakuryû Ishii, 2024

A man forsakes his identity, opting instead to roam the streets of Tokyo with a sizable cardboard box covering his head. Along his journey, he encounters a diverse array of characters, each interaction revealing a new facet of the bustling city’s tapestry.