Furuhata Ninzaburo 1994
What is Furuhata Ninzaburo?
Furuhata Ninzaburō is a Japanese television series that aired on Fuji Television. It was written by Japanese playwright Kōki Mitani and is often referred to as the Japanese version of Columbo.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1994
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 36
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 13, 1994
- Last aired
- Jan 5, 2006
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Furuhata Ninzaburō is a Japanese television series that aired on Fuji Television. 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 features a guest villain each time, usually a famous talent in Japan. The program's format includes a stereotypically bumbling sidekick, Shintaro Imaizumi, played by Masahiko Nishimura. The series aired weekly on Fuji Television.
Should you watch it?
“A brilliant police detective solves complex crimes in this long-running Japanese mystery series.”
- clever mystery writing
- memorable guest stars
- formulaic structure
Watch it if you enjoy classic whodunit mysteries featuring a sharp-witted investigator.
The series is a traditional police drama suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Message from the Dead Apr 13, 1994
- E2 The Moving Corpse Apr 20, 1994
- E3 The Laughing Corpse Apr 27, 1994
- E4 The Killing Fax May 4, 1994
- E5 The Dirty King May 11, 1994
- E6 The Piano Lesson May 18, 1994
- E7 Rehearsal for Murder May 25, 1994
- E8 Murder Express Jun 1, 1994
- E9 Broadcast Murder Jun 8, 1994
- E10 The Contradictory Corpse Jun 15, 1994
- E11 Sayonara DJ Jun 22, 1994
- E12 The Final Greeting Jun 29, 1994
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Man Who Talks Too Much Jan 10, 1996
- E2 The Woman Who Doesn't Smile Jan 17, 1996
- E3 Master of the Game Jan 24, 1996
- E4 Red or Blue Jan 31, 1996
- E5 Reward for Hypocrisy Feb 7, 1996
- E6 Furuhata Ninzaburô vs. the Quiz King Feb 14, 1996
- E7 Appraisal: Murder Feb 21, 1996
- E8 Magician's Choice Feb 28, 1996
- E9 The Wrong Man Mar 6, 1996
- E10 What Happened in New York Mar 13, 1996
Season 3 · 11 episodes
- E1 The Rakugo Murder Apr 13, 1999
- E2 The Hotel Murder Apr 20, 1999
- E3 The Murder in a Small Village Apr 27, 1999
- E4 The Dentist Murder May 4, 1999
- E5 The Yoko-chin Anzai Incident May 11, 1999
- E6 The Conductor Murder May 18, 1999
- E7 The Housewife Murder May 25, 1999
- E8 The Scientist Murder Jun 1, 1999
- E9 The Airplane Murder Jun 8, 1999
- E10 The Train Hijacking Murder: Part 1 Jun 15, 1999
- E11 The Train Hijacking Murder: Part 2 Jun 22, 1999
Season 4 · 3 episodes
- E1 The Resurrection of Death Jan 3, 2006
- E2 A Fair Murder Jan 4, 2006
- E3 Final Dance Jan 5, 2006
Frequently asked questions
Who plays the lead character?
The detective Furuhata Ninzaburo is played by actor Masakazu Tamura.
Who wrote the series?
The series was written by Japanese playwright Koki Mitani.
What is the show compared to?
It is often referred to as the Japanese version of Columbo.
Does the show feature guest stars?
Yes, the program features a different guest villain in each episode, often played by famous Japanese talents.
Who is the detective's sidekick?
The detective is accompanied by his bumbling sidekick, Shintaro Imaizumi.