Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: WOWOW Prime
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 6.6/10
MPD Psycho
Overview
MPD Psycho (full title: Multiple Personality Detective Psycho – Kazuhiko Amamiya Returns) is a six-part Japanese surrealist horror miniseries directed by Takashi Miike, based on Eiji Ōtsuka's manga series of the same name. Homicide detective Yosuke Kobayashi saw his wife killed by serial killer Shinji Nishizono. From the shock of the incident, he suffers from multiple personality disorder and becomes Kazuhiko Amamiya. Soon after, he goes on the hunt for revenge.
This production, originally released in 2000, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Mystery, Crime, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.6 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Mystery and Crime.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Ren Osugi
Tooru Sasayama
Naoki Hosaka
Kazuhiko Amamiya / Yôsuke Kobayashi / Shinji Nishizono
Tomoko Nakajima
Machi Isono
Sadaharu Shioda
Masaki Manabe
Yoshinari Anan
Kikuo Toguchi
Rieko Miura
Chizuko Honda / Chizuko Kobayashi
Lily
Yôko Yamamoto
Nae Yuuki
Tomoyo Tanabe
Seasons
Miniseries
6 Episodes • Aired 2000-05-02
Homicide detective Yosuke Kobayashi saw his wife killed by serial killer Shinji Nishizono. From the shock of the incident, he suffers from multiple personality disorder and becomes Kazuhiko Amamiya. Soon after, he goes on the hunt for revenge.
