PONY CANYON

INTERNATIONAL LICENSING

IMPOSSIBILITY DEFENSE

Original Title

不能犯
Funohan

INTRODUCTION

What is a “FUNOHAN”?
A premeditated criminal act leaving no physical proof -- such as a murder in which the victim appears to be “cursed” or “brainwashed.” In such cases, the act goes unpunished, even if the victim actually dies.

The protagonist, Tadashi Usobuki (Tori Matsuzaka): He manipulates his target with glowing, red eyes that exert a mysterious, mind-controlling power. His “perfect crimes” are impossible to prove.
The heroine, Tomoko Tada (Erika Sawajiri): A female detective committed to justice. She is the only person immune to Usobuki‘s control.

The blockbuster manga “Funohan” (serialized in Shueisha’s Grand Jump Magazine) will be adapted to a live-action film featuring Tori Matsuzaka and Erika Sawajiri. (2018)

Tadashi Usobuki is a mysterious killer clad in a black suit.
His crimes are impossible to prove. How does he do it? And why?
Tomoko Tada is a tough but caring female detective who is committed to justice. She is determined to pursue Usobuki and uncover the truth!

STORY

A string of unnatural deaths occur in the city. A man in a black suit is always seen at the scene of the crime. His name is Tadashi Usobuki, a mysterious figure who SNS cites as “the phone booth killer.” His clients leave memos in phone booths, requesting him to kill someone. They must cite the reason and leave contact details. The victim always dies, but by illness, suicide, or accident…all “perfect crimes” for which no physical evidence remains.
The police are confounded and ready to give up ? all except one female detective named Tomoko Tada. After repeated confrontations with Usobuki, it becomes clear that she is the only person he cannot manipulate.