Subete ga F ni Naru: The Perfect Insider (The Perfect Insider)

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English: The Perfect Insider

Synonyms: Everything Becomes F: The Perfect Insider

Japanese: すべてがFになる THE PERFECT INSIDER

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Type: TV

Episodes: 11

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Oct 9, 2015 to Dec 18, 2015

Premiered: Fall 2015

Broadcast: Fridays at 00:55 (JST)

Producers: Aniplex, Dentsu, Fuji TV, Kyoraku Industrial Holdings, Kansai Telecasting Corporation

Licensors: Sentai Filmworks

Studios: A-1 Pictures

Source: Novel

Genres: Mystery, Psychological, Sci-Fi

Duration: 23 min. per ep.

Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

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Popularity: #720

Members: 78,582

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Genius programmer Shiki Magata has been living in isolation at a research facility on a solitary island since she was a girl. Nagono University associate professor Souhei Saikawa and Moe Nishinosono wish to meet Shiki in person, so they visit the facility but get caught up in a murderous game.

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Subete ga F ni Naru: The Perfect Insider is based on the Japanese mystery novel of the same name by Hiroshi Mori, which was released on April 5, 1996.

Episodes 1 and 2 were previewed at a screening at Zepp Tokyo on September 30, 2015. Regular broadcasting began on October 9, 2015.

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Saikawa, Souhei

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Kase, Yasuyuki
Japanese

Magata, Shiki

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Kido, Ibuki
Japanese

Nishinosono, Moe

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Tanezaki, Atsumi
Japanese

Suwano

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Chou, Katsumi
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	Kanbe, Mamoru Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
	Shimizu, Katsunori Sound Director
	Yajima, Takeshi Episode Director
	Oono, Toshiya Script, Series Composition

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"talking" by KANA-BOON

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"Nana Hitsuji (ナナヒツジ)" by Scenarioart

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Stark700

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Dec 17, 2015

11 of 11 episodes seen

Overall Rating: 8

It’s not easy to watch a show like “The Perfect Insider”. Generally speaking, the show is about mystery and in this case involves murder. It’s something that can be a sensitive topic as we learn more about the circumstances. And given the mystery aspect of the show, it’s the narratives that captures the essence of story. Really though, what is The Perfect Insider?

Subete ga F ni Naru (also more commonly known as The Perfect Insider) is based on a Japanese mystery novel written in 1996 by Hiroshi Mori. Produced by A-1 Pictures, the show is symbolic for how mystery can be so…mysterious. The setting takes place on a remote island and begins when Souhei Saikawa, an associate professor of National Nagono University, goes on a vacation there. During his vacation, he is also accompanied by 1st year student, Moe Nishinosono. What started out as an ordinary trip turns bizarre when a mysterious corpse shows up at the lab. At the same time, it also became well known that a woman named Shiki Magata lives there. As one of the most mysterious characters in the show, she has literally lived in a laboratory for the past 15 years. Can you imagine that? Trapping themselves like a rat in a box hardly sounds like a paradise. For someone like Magata, there’s also a dark past that involves the parricide of her parents. It’s the establishment of these three characters that makes The Perfect Insider a dark and grimy tale.

It’s a very talky show. The first episode has an immense amount of philosophical vibe that follows with its heavy dialogues. The character interactions between Moe/Magata and Moe/Souhei can be described as cryptic. There’s some lighthearted humor as well but mostly follow a suit of dark comedy. When they reach the island, there’s also more of an experimental feeling as if there’s something that’s hidden there. It’s not long before they discover the grim truth there. What the show also concentrates a bit on is the background story of Shiki Magata. Obviously, she isn’t a normal woman by the way she talks or behaves. The bits of past we see implies that she is an unstable child although her actions are difficult to decipher because of her personality. [spoiler]This includes her involvement with the death of her parents as well as the perverse relationship she forges with her uncle.[/spoiler] I think at some point, viewers may find it unsettling with what they witness. And that’s no surprise either considering how much we learn that Magata is far from normal.

Throughout the series, there are many clues that has connections with the murder case. It’s also apparent that some of the clues are presented through intentional means. One of the most prominent is a message called ‘Everything Becomes F’, which is also synonymous with the series’ alternate title. What’s more about the clues is that they are all seems to be related to Shiki Magata. What I find the show intriguing is how each episode’s performance triggers events that correlates with one another. Even the episode titles has some sort of meaning or is symbolic with the storytelling. Some sensitive topics are used as plot devices and while can be unsettling is important to establish Magata’s character. On a weaker note, the show has a slow pacing, one that I think can really test the patience of viewers. Furthermore, the story is structured in a way that explores both Moe and Magata in almost parallel ways. As the story progresses, we also learn a bit more about Moe as well. While her personality is not similar to Magata or Souhei, something suggests that her past isn’t as bright as some people have hoped.

The main character interactions of the show is expressed by the building tension and relations one draws from another. Moe’s conversation with Souhei can be interpreted from many angles but it’s obvious that he shows a great deal of bizarre interest in Magata. Moe’s interest with Souhei also crafts a bizarre relationship angle as Magata shows unusual interest in Moe. It’s a really weird way of presenting the story and I’d have to advise to watch the show with an open mind. Not just because of the main characters but also for some of the more mature and sensitive topics. Otherwise, this is probably a show that is not worth the investment especially considering how talkative it is. There’s still also some minor comedy although mostly is far eclipsed by the thrilling feeling of its mystery.

For a mystery show, it also invests a decent amount of time with its unusual artwork. There’s a hollow feeling that anyone can draw from its backgrounds. Most characters are also designed to look simple without unusual features. Well, that is until you see Makata Shiki. Additionally, the show portrays its mystery with symbolism and disorder. The clues translates into a more detailed form of analysis such as the message Magata left behind or more prominent features Moe herself discovers later on in the show. To put it simply, artwork is unorthodox but also stylistically fitting for a show like this.

I have to admit a bit, the soundtrack is surprisingly impressive. From the unusual execution of the OP song (that features rotoscope done effectively) to the thrilling atmosphere, each episode offers what mystery should be. More intensified scenes are also adapted with quietness to add on more to the thrilling suspense. In addition, character voice mannerisms has a profound tone of philosophy behind them. In particular, Souhei speaks with intelligence and purpose and that’s something I find quite compelling. Unfortunately, this doesn’t seem to apply to Moe as she can be legitimately frustrating to watch with someone of her personality. And of course, there’s Magata. Her conversation portrayed in the show through that near-sinister like voice really can feel mysterious.

The Perfect Insider is a show with some unique dynamics even in the mystery genre. From disturbing plot devices to insightful conversations, it’s a series that goes beyond just a simple murder case. It becomes complex with its dark themes, the riveting style of the storytelling, and heavy characterization. The first three episodes will probably be a make or break for most viewers. But if you manage to stay, it’ll be a thrilling ride that is not short of perfect.
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HaXXspetten

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Dec 17, 2015

11 of 11 episodes seen

Overall Rating: 8

The Perfect Insider is what I would like to call the first 'proper' mystery anime I've seen in quite some time. By 'proper' I don't mean to say that it's amazing per se, but that it actually follows the best story design for the genre. That is to say, it takes its time to give the viewers all the details you could ever ask for as well as plenty of red herrings, it doesn't blatantly break the rules of detective fiction like certain other recent works, and it is also not episodic in any way. It gives you a fair chance to reflect on the case at hand and try to figure out the problem on your own, and it doesn't try to include any needless supernatural elements in the process. It's just 11 episodes of content all dedicated to a single in-depth mystery, and as a result it actually feels like a traditional detective story. It's simple, but very effective.

Based on a mystery novel of the same name from 1996, The Perfect Insider follows the cryptic death of a genius computer scientist named Magata Shiki, who has been locked up in an isolated research facility on an island for the last 15 years after having been accused of murdering her own parents as a teenager. Nishinosono Moe, a rich young lady, and the university professor Saikawa Souhei travel together to the island with the hopes of meeting Shiki in person, only to find her dead inside her room upon arriving, with her arms and legs cut off. Based on the guards' testimony as well as the security camera footage, it is clear that no one else ever entered or left Shiki's quarters. So who killed her, how and why? Those are the main questions which the story revolves around. In other words, at heart it's a classic 'locked room' problem. Though that's not all there is to it since as you'll find out, the case only escalates even further from that point onwards...

Now since mysteries are very spoiler-sensitive I don't really want to say anything more than that about the story, but I can at least say that while the overall plotline didn't exactly blow my mind... I still found it very satisfying. The most important part of a good mystery is to give the viewers a fair chance at figuring out the problem before the truth is revealed, and The Perfect Insider does a good job at that. Part of the solution is actually not that difficult to figure out on your own, but the whole thing? Yeah I don't think very many people were able to do that, but it all made sense when I finally heard the explanation, and that's all I can really ever ask for.

Shiki herself is unquestionably the most interesting character of the anime as is made evident when the others slowly but surely come to realize who she used to be whilst investigating the case. She's crazy, but unbelievably intelligent. As far as Saikawa-sensei and Moe goes though... I can't help but feel like they're utilized more as plot mechanics than actual persons. Saikawa-sensei quite simply fulfills the role of the detective of the case. To quote one of the 20 rules of detective fiction: "The detective novel must have a detective in it; and a detective is not a detective unless he detects. His function is to gather clues that will eventually lead to the person who did the dirty work in the first chapter; and if the detective does not reach his conclusions through an analysis of those clues, he has no more solved his problem than the schoolboy who gets his answer out of the back of the arithmetic." And that is effectively all he does: logically solving the problem, one step at a time. Beyond that he's honestly a quite bland and uninspiring character, but at least he fulfills the role that the story has given him very well. Moe on the other hand is the intermediary character who is there to ensure that the viewers are able to follow along and don't get confused, by not being quite as sharp as Saikawa-sensei is, and thus making him have to explain most of his discoveries vocally to her, thus indirectly informing the audience in the process as well. And all the other side characters... well they're mostly just 'there', not a whole lot more to say about them.

The Perfect Insider is produced by A-1 Pictures of all studios, which is pretty unexpected in and of itself since this is hardly the kind of series they usually adapt. They pretty much always make shounen anime, but this time they're tackling a philosophical seinen mystery instead. But either way, they do a surprisingly good job at it, and the animation is as top notch as ever as well. Something that might be worth mentioning here as well is that the character designs are actually made by Asano Inio, the mangaka of Oyasumi Punpun and Solanin among other things. And although The Perfect Insider perhaps doesn't look *that* crazy relatively speaking, you can still really see who the artist is. It's just too characteristic to be unnoticeable.

In the end, The Perfect Insider might be very dialogue-heavy and slow-paced, but I still found significantly more consistent enjoyment value in this anime than almost anything else from this season, mostly because it actually feels like a real mystery for once. Like a legitimately interesting one which teases your imagination and makes you think for yourself. It's surprising just how rare that is to see in anime, but it means quite a lot to me. So even though the mystery in this case might not have been completely flawless, it's still a hell of a lot better than getting nothing at all. I'll just take what I can get. read more

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Dec 13, 2015

10 of 11 episodes seen

Overall Rating: 8

SUBETE GA F NI NARU DOESN’T GIVE A FUCK: OH SHALL I COUNT THE WAYS
(Otherwise known as True Detective - Season 3)

1. Characterization

If you’ve read the entire monstrosity of my Bakemonogatari review, you would know quite a bit about the New Orthodox Detective movement, of which Hiroshi Mori happens to be one of the more ‘pedantic’ members of the bunch. This is because he was a smart-researcher man. And smart researcher people don’t have time to care about petty things like nuanced human characterization and all that stupid Dostoyevsky and Chekhov shit. I mean, how do you expect a person that probably deals with like read more

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Agil-san

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Dec 5, 2015

11 of 11 episodes seen

Overall Rating: 9

So, it seems that this anime was a hit more miss with most, who watched. I personally enjoyed the show thoroughly from beginning to end. What seems to be the "problem" that most people point out is that the characters are unrealistic or that they are just idiots trying to act smart but I didn't see it that way at all. Agree or disagree I will give you my 2 cents about this series.

I will start with first with the [b]Characters[/b].

If you don't like 'different/perfect' characters, you won't enjoy the show.

Our lead protagonist Saikawa is a professor at a college but his personality is anything read more

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