Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Fuji TV
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.0/10
Shibatora
Overview
No matter how you look at him, Taketora Shibata (Teppei KOIKE) is just a quiet, ordinary junior high student. He looks so vulnerable that bullies try to rip him off on the streets, but he is actually a police detective and an expert swordsman in kendo. Taketora has a special to see the "hands of death" around people whose life is nearing the end. One day, Taketora is assigned on undercover operations. He sneaks into a high school, a maid cafe and a juvenile detention center... With the cooperation from his various friends, he gets to the bottom of the matters.
This production, originally released in 2008, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Crime genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy and Crime.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Teppei Koike
Taketora Shibata
Suzuka Ohgo
Mizuki Hosho
Shige Uchida
Kantaro Nanbara
Miki Maya
Sakura Chiba
Naohito Fujiki
Kojiro Fujiki
Miyagawa Daisuke
Toru Shinjo
Muga Tsukaji
Shinsuke Hakuto
Narumi Konno
Mei Miyagi
Seasons
Specials
1 Episodes • Aired 2009-05-09
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 01
11 Episodes • Aired 2008-07-08
No season overview provided for this season.