Yips (2024)

Other name: イップス, Ippsu

Description:

"Yips" delves into the struggles of Kuroba Miko, a once-prolific mystery writer celebrated for her bestsellers. Despite her successful debut, she now finds herself unable to write, working instead as a TV show commentator. Concurrently, Morino Toru, a dedicated detective, faces a career crisis; a past incident has dramatically lowered his arrest rate, leaving him unable to solve cases effectively. Both Miko and Toru are afflicted by "the yips," a debilitating psychological block that has crippled their professional abilities.

Fate intervenes when these two individuals, battling similar unseen demons, meet at a local sauna facility. There, they discover a profound understanding of each other's professional paralysis and form an unlikely friendship. Recognizing that their unique insights and complementary skills could be a game-changer, Miko and Toru decide to collaborate. Together, this extraordinary duo embarks on a journey to solve complex cases, proving that even those suffering from the yips can find their way back to success and unlock their true potential through teamwork and mutual support.

Episodes: 10

Duration: 58 min.

Producer: Fuji TV

Director: Kakehi Masaya [筧昌也]

Country: Japanese

Status:Ongoing

Released: 2024

Genre:Comedy; Detective; Drama; Mystery