Synopsis

Takeuchi headlines this gripping police procedural as Himekawa Reiko, a determined female detective in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police’s First Investigation Division who climbed the ranks without the traditional career-track background. This self-made investigator represents the new generation of law enforcement officers who earned their position through merit and determination rather than elite connections.

 

Building on this foundation, the full series continues the Himekawa Reiko storyline that follows “Strawberry Night,” adapting episodes from the original novel series including “Symmetry,” “Soul Cage,” and “Infection Game” published by Kobunsha. Each case showcases Himekawa’s unconventional investigative methods and her ability to solve complex crimes that challenge traditional police procedures.

 

The series explores themes of determination, justice, and the changing face of modern policing through the lens of a strong female protagonist who refuses to be limited by institutional expectations.