Don't Call It Mystery (2022): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2022, Don't Call It Mystery is a drama and mystery series.

What it’s about. University student Kuno Totono is the type who constantly questions what is taken for granted in society and develops his own theories based on his vast knowledge and unique set of values. One day in autumn, the police come to see him. His university schoolmate has been murdered at a park nearby and the police apparently regard Totono with suspicion. He is asked to come with them for questioning. In the interrogation room, the police are manipulated by Totono who tends to digress from the topic and poke at their contradictions. He even correctly guesses that one of them is troubled about not getting along with the wife and ends up giving advice. However, Totono’s fingerprints are eventually discovered on the murder weapon.

Who’s in it. Don't Call It Mystery stars Masaki Suda as Totonou Kunou, Sairi Ito as Seiko Furomitsu, Matsuya Onoe as Yuto Ikemoto and Michitaka Tsutsui as Nariaki Aoto, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Don't Call It Mystery has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Call It Mystery page.

If you liked it. Fans of Don't Call It Mystery tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.