Kiokuya (2020)

Other name: 記憶屋, あなたを忘れない, Kiokuya: Anata wo Wasurenai, I Will Never Forget You, The Memory Eraser

Description:

A university student enjoys a deep connection with his older girlfriend, a bond that strengthens when he proposes. However, his world shatters as she suddenly vanishes days later. To his profound shock, she reappears, but with no memory of him or their entire relationship. He immediately suspects her unexplained amnesia is linked to the unsettling "Kiokuya" rumor, a mysterious entity said to possess the power to erase people's pasts.

Determined to uncover the truth behind her memory loss, he seeks advice from a lawyer who attended the same university. As he embarks on a complex investigation, he receives crucial help from a trusted childhood friend and the lawyer's assistant. Together, they navigate a perplexing mystery, delving into the elusive Kiokuya rumor to find answers and hopefully restore what was lost.

Director: Hirakawa Yuichiro [平川雄一朗]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Drama; Friendship; Investigation; Mystery; Novel