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Furuhata Ninzaburo

8.8(25)19944 seasons · 36 episodes60m / ep
Drama
Crime

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.

Status
Ended
Type
Scripted
Last aired
2006-01-05
Language
Japanese
  • Fuji TV
  • detective
  • curious
  • mystery
  • comforting
  • japanese detective

Seasons

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Produced in

Japan

Where to watch

All options

Availability for Japan. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

Gallery

Still from Furuhata Ninzaburo

Air dates

First aired
1994-04-13
Latest episode
2006-01-05
Status
Ended
Next release
Completed
  • Season 113 Apr 1994
  • Season 210 Jan 1996
  • Season 313 Apr 1999
  • Season 43 Jan 2006

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Furuhata Ninzaburo?
Available on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD in India — see the Where to watch section above.
How many seasons does Furuhata Ninzaburo have?
4 seasons · 36 episodes · Ended.
What is the rating of Furuhata Ninzaburo?
8.8/10 from 25 TMDB votes.

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