Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: NHK BS1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.7/10
The Sniffer
Overview
A consultant who has a superhuman sense of smell and assists in solving cases by smelling the scents left behind at crime scenes. He usually lives with a nasal plug, but once he removes it, and takes one sniff with his keen sense of smell, he will know the person’s age, gender, what he or she ate and even lifestyle. Besides investigating cases, he is researching whether people’s emotions have scent too. He has a daughter with Katayama Megumi.
This production, originally released in 2016, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Crime genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.7 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Crime.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Starring Cast
Haruka Igawa
Suenaga Yuki
Toru Nomaguchi
Uwabe Ichiro
Teruyuki Kagawa
Komukai Tatsuro
Yuka Itaya
Katayama Megumi
Hiroshi Abe
Hanaoka Shinichiro
Seasons
Specials
1 Episodes • Aired 2018-03-21
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
8 Episodes • Aired 2016-10-22
There is a man who is called upon as a consultant to solve only certain types of important crimes. His name is Shinichiro Hanaoka. His alias is “Sniffer.” With his extraordinary keen sense of smell, he can uncover not only crimes but also all mysteries with just one sniff...
