

2025–2025 · Prime Video · Ended
Human Specimens is adapted from the novel by Kanae Minato, one of Japan's most celebrated mystery writers, known for her international bestseller Confessions which was adapted into the acclaimed film that represented Japan at the 83rd Academy Awards. The dark tale follows Professor Shirô Sakaki, a butterfly researcher, who confesses to turning six young boys, including his own son Itaru, into "human specimens."
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Last aired
S01E05 · Episode 5
2025-12-18
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Episode 1
2025-12-18 · 56 min
Episode 2
2025-12-18 · 46 min
Episode 3
2025-12-18 · 47 min
Episode 4
2025-12-18 · 46 min
Episode 5
2025-12-18 · 63 min
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