Heads

Heads is based on a thriller by Keigo Higashino. Jun Naruse is a shy, average guy who works for an electronics company and loves to paint. He falls for Megumi, whom he met at an art supplies shop, and their relationship grows intimate. While they look for a home to move into together, an armed criminal attacks the real estate office he is in, and when the attacker threatens a little girl, Jun steps in to save her. The premise is a tense adult thriller, and it turns an ordinary man into a figure of unexpected courage.The series is most gripping when its suspense builds around ordinary choices. The mystery unfolds with careful pacing, and the quiet, drawn-out tension suits the adult tone.The weaknesses are that violence is part of the story and that the mystery can feel slow in places. Readers who enjoy grounded, psychological thrillers will find a compelling read. Those wanting fast action may find it deliberate, though the suspense is strong.