Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1994 |
| Genre | Drama, Crime |
| Language | Japanese |
| Seasons | 4 (36 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 88% (8.8/10, 25 votes) |
Furuhata Ninzaburo — FAQ
Is Furuhata Ninzaburo worth watching? Furuhata Ninzaburo holds a 8.8/10 rating from 25 viewers. 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 Ja
Who is behind Furuhata Ninzaburo? Created by Koki Mitani.
Who is in the cast of Furuhata Ninzaburo? It stars Masakazu Tamura, Masahiko Nishimura, Takashi Kobayashi, Masanori Ishii.
Where can I stream Furuhata Ninzaburo? Streaming availability for Furuhata Ninzaburo is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Furuhata Ninzaburo release? It first aired in 1994.
