Time Limit Investigator 2006
What is Time Limit Investigator?
Time Limit Investigator is a Japanese television series that premiered on January 13, 2006, and aired on the TV Asahi network. Classified as a comedy and crime drama, the show follows the professional life of Shūichirō Kiriyama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 13, 2006
- Last aired
- Dec 6, 2019
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- tv asahi
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 10 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 26 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- tv asahi
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Time Limit Investigator is a Japanese television series that premiered on January 13, 2006, and aired on the TV Asahi network. Classified as a comedy and crime drama, the show follows the professional life of Shūichirō Kiriyama. He is employed at the Limitation Task Force, a department responsible for destroying case files that have reached their statute of limitations. Finding his daily duties monotonous, Kiriyama decides to adopt a hobby to occupy his time. He chooses to investigate these cold cases during his off-hours, treating the process as a personal endeavor. He is assisted in these unofficial inquiries by his coworker, Mikazuki, who appears to have a romantic interest in him. The series, which spanned from 2006 to 2019, focuses on the team as they attempt to solve these complex, unsolved mysteries. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 60 minutes. The show is recognized for its unique premise involving an investigation team tasked with revisiting cases that are officially considered closed due to the passage of time.
Should you watch it?
“A bored government employee investigates cold cases as a hobby with his interested coworker.”
- unique premise
- character chemistry
- niche appeal
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted mystery series featuring workplace dynamics.
The series maintains a light and casual tone suitable for general audiences.
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Season 1 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 It's not an exaggeration to say that the steam of good food befits an old case. Mytharc Jan 13, 2006
- E2 It's not an exaggeration to say that the extreme of coincidence is imminence! Core Jan 20, 2006
- E3 Even if ignored by 1,000,000 people, if only one person notices, that would be happiness... Don't you think? Core Jan 27, 2006
- E4 The criminal's 5-7-5 will come from the top of the cliff. Core Feb 3, 2006
- E5 Kill with a kiss! The killer kiss may have been sweet? Core Feb 10, 2006
- E6 Whether the case goes unsolved until February 14th is up to you! Core Feb 17, 2006
- E7 Let's all think of why housewives go on barefoot! Core Feb 24, 2006
- E8 Is the acceptance to college an invitation of death? Mytharc Mar 3, 2006
- E9 It's no exaggeration to say that a goodbye message isn't necessarily a parting greeting. Mytharc Mar 10, 2006
Season 2 · 9 episodes
- E1 It's no exaggeration to say that lies are but monsters which devour the truth! Mytharc Apr 13, 2007
- E2 It's no exaggeration to say that a rationale you hate is more clear-cut than the one you like! Core Apr 20, 2007
- E3 Huh!? Kiriyama did it!? Core Apr 27, 2007
- E4 It's supposed to be no exaggeration to say that hypnosis is taboo in a mystery novel! Core May 4, 2007
- E5 If you see a ghost, you mustn't look away! Core May 11, 2007
- E6 It depends on Kumamoto-san, whether there is or is not a time limit to adolescence Core May 18, 2007
- E7 There was a plausible reason for having the ordinary housewife mistaken for a boar Core May 25, 2007
- E8 It is better not to delve deeply into the reason why Mikazuki excelled this time! Mytharc Jun 1, 2007
- E9 Will they break up without looking back? Will they break up looking back for the last time? It is no exaggeration to say that this is a problem! Mytharc Jun 8, 2007
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 11, 2019
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 18, 2019
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 25, 2019
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 8, 2019
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 15, 2019
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 22, 2019
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc Nov 29, 2019
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc Dec 6, 2019
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The protagonist works for a task force handling expired cases and decides to solve them as a hobby.
Who helps the main character?
He is assisted by his coworker, Mikazuki.
Is there a romantic element?
Mikazuki appears to have a crush on the protagonist.
Why does the protagonist start investigating?
He becomes bored with his job and decides he needs a hobby.
What is the main character's name?
The protagonist is named Shūichirō Kiriyama.
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