MIU404 Season 1 Episode 1 Episode 1
- June 26, 2020
The show MIU404 is a Japanese mystery drama series centered around a detective named Mikuriya Takumi (played by Takeru Satoh) and an AI detective named MIU (played by Riisa Naka) as they solve cases and unravel mysteries. After overcoming initial skepticism, Mikuriya and MIU begin to work together to uncover the truth behind mysterious cases that are too difficult for humans to solve. The first episode of MIU404 is titled "Episode 1," and it introduces us to our main characters and their dynamic.
The episode begins with a young man named Oikawa Tomoaki (played by Taiga Nakano) running desperately through the streets at night. As he runs, we see flashbacks of him and an unknown woman in a hotel room. Suddenly, he is hit by a car and dies on the scene. The next morning, Mikuriya is called to investigate Oikawa's death along with his partner, Tokunaga Satoshi (played by Hayato Isomura). They arrive at the scene and begin to investigate the area for clues.
As they look through Oikawa's belongings, they find a mysterious postcard addressed to him from a woman named Karen. The postcard is from a town called Ushimadai, which is rumored to be haunted. Mikuriya realizes that this might be a clue to Oikawa's death and decides to investigate further. He enlists the help of his friend, a private detective named Yamamoto (played by Atsushi Ito), and together they head to Ushimadai to uncover the truth.
Once they arrive in Ushimadai, Mikuriya and Yamamoto begin to ask around for information about Karen and Oikawa. They meet a few locals who tell them about the rumors of the town being haunted and about the mysterious disappearances that happen there. They quickly realize that the town is hiding something and decide to investigate further.
Meanwhile, MIU is tasked with doing background research on Karen and Oikawa. She discovers that Oikawa was a former yakuza member and that Karen has a criminal record for prostitution. MIU also discovers that Karen was in Ushimadai at the time of Oikawa's death and begins to suspect her involvement.
As Mikuriya and Yamamoto continue to investigate, they stumble upon a strange building in the town that seems to be connected to the disappearances. They break in and discover a room full of surveillance equipment and recordings of people being experimented on. They also find Karen, who reveals to them that she was kidnapped by a group of people who are experimenting on humans to create a new form of life. She explains that Oikawa was a part of the group, but he had a change of heart and tried to help her escape. She was on her way to meet him when he died.
Mikuriya and Yamamoto quickly realize that they are in over their heads and call for backup. MIU arrives on the scene with a team of special forces to take down the group responsible for the experiments. They manage to save Karen and shut down the operation.
The episode ends with Mikuriya and MIU reflecting on their investigation and their teamwork. Mikuriya admits that he initially didn't trust MIU, but she proved to be a valuable asset. They both vow to continue working together to solve the toughest cases and bring justice to those who need it.
Overall, the first episode of MIU404 sets the stage for an exciting and mysterious series. The characters are intriguing, the plot is full of twists and turns, and the use of an AI detective adds an interesting dynamic to the typical detective drama. Fans of crime shows and mysteries will surely enjoy this series.