Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Fuji TV
Type: Scripted
Rating: 9.0/10
Furuhata Ninzaburo
Overview
Furuhata Ninzaburō is a Japanese television series that ran periodically on Fuji Television from 1994 until its final episodes in 2006. It was written by Japanese playwright Kōki Mitani and is often referred to as the Japanese version of Columbo. The series is a police detective drama starring actor Masakazu Tamura as Furuhata Ninzaburo and Masahiko Nishimura as his stereotypically bumbling sidekick, Shintaro Imaizumi. The program aired weekly and featured a guest villain each time, usually a famous talent in Japan. Pop-stars like SMAP, television hosts like Sanma Akashiya and even sports figures like Ichiro Suzuki have been featured on this program. It was one of the most popular television dramas in the history of Japanese television, having spawned several seasons and TV specials.
This production, originally released in 1994, 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 9.0 across its 4 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Crime.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
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Seasons
Specials
10 Episodes • Aired 1995-04-12
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
12 Episodes • Aired 1994-04-13
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
10 Episodes • Aired 1996-01-10
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
11 Episodes • Aired 1999-04-13
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
3 Episodes • Aired 2006-01-03
No season overview provided for this season.