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BLACK SHOWMAN
Release Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
About
The latest novel by internationally acclaimed author Keigo Higashino—whose works have been translated into over 40 languages and sold over 100 million copies—presents a gripping mystery about family, deception, and keen observation.
Takeshi Kamio, a former Las Vegas magician, faces tragedy when his brother Eiichi, a beloved teacher, is murdered. Eiichi’s daughter Mayo returns home before her wedding to uncover the truth. Set in a town affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Takeshi uses his magician’s intuition to help solve the case. This novel blends suspense and drama, exploring family bonds and the illusions we create to protect them.
Production Credits
DIRECTOR : AKIRA TANAKA / SCREENPLAY : NATSU HASHIMOTO / ORIGINAL STORY : “Black Showman and the Murder in an Obscure Town” BY KEIGO HIGASHINO (PUBLISHED BY KOBUNSHA)
CAST : MASAHARU FUKUYAMA, KASUMI ARIMURA
International Sales : FUJI TELEVISION NETWORK / PONY CANYON
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