Dakara Korosenakatta (2022)

Other name: だから殺せなかった, So I Couldn't Kill

Description:

"Dakara Korosenakatta" centers on the terrifying spree of random serial murders plaguing the Tokyo metropolitan area. A chilling letter, detailing these heinous crimes, is delivered to Ippongi Toru, a roving reporter for Taiyo Shimbun's local news desk. The enigmatic criminal directly challenges Ippongi, demanding an unprecedented public debate conducted through the newspapers, threatening another murder if their challenge is ignored.

Thrust into a high-stakes battle of wits, Ippongi must leverage the unique power of a journalist's words to confront the ruthless killer. As articles are published back and forth, the reporter attempts to understand the criminal's twisted motives and prevent further bloodshed using only the force of their written arguments. This extraordinary, public dialogue between a serial killer and a newspaper reporter captivates and horrifies the entire nation, ultimately rocking the very foundations of society as they grapple with the power and limits of words against violence.

Producer: WOWOW

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Mystery; Novel