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Furuhata Ninzaburo (1994)

TV Series ★ 8.8 60 min

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.

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Released
April 13, 1994
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0205653
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Studio
Fuji Television Network

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Frequently asked questions

What is Furuhata Ninzaburo about?
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.
Who created Furuhata Ninzaburo?
Furuhata Ninzaburo was created by Koki Mitani.
Who stars in Furuhata Ninzaburo?
Furuhata Ninzaburo stars Masakazu Tamura, Masahiko Nishimura, Takashi Kobayashi, Masanori Ishii.
When was Furuhata Ninzaburo released?
Furuhata Ninzaburo is a 1994 drama, crime series.
Where can I watch Furuhata Ninzaburo?
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