Japan Furuhata Ninzaburo sits in the top 1% of Japan seriess on this catalog — ranked #27 of 4,579 by TMDB audience score.
Synopsis
古畑任三郎
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.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #27 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (99th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.9 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Drama productions specifically: #9 of 1,933 (top 1%).
Also On Fuji TV
Other series that aired on Fuji TV.
Other Titles From Fuji Television Network
Drama + Crime in Japan
203 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Drama and Crime genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Furuhata Ninzaburo itself).
The 1993–1995 Japan Window
Among 135 Japan seriess we catalog from this window, Furuhata Ninzaburo places #2 — near the top of its class.
#1Romeo and the Black Brothers
★ 8.9 · 1995
#2Furuhata Ninzaburo
★ 8.8 · 1994
#3Neon Genesis Evangelion
★ 8.6 · 1995
#4Slam Dunk
★ 8.6 · 1993
#5Magic Knight Rayearth
★ 8.5 · 1994
#6Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War
★ 8.3 · 1993
#7Golden Boy
★ 8.2 · 1995
#82112: The Birth of Doraemon
★ 8.2 · 1995
The 1990s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1990s in Japan, 447 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Furuhata Ninzaburo premiered alongside 39 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 39 other Japan seriess in 1994.
The 956th Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Audience Engagement
12 audience reviews — more than 16% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity (80th percentile) outruns review volume (16th) — a trending, discussed title among Japan seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Fuji Television Network |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 4 / 36 |
| Release Date | April 13, 1994 |
| Official Site | www.fujitv.co.jp |
Questions Answered
Who created Furuhata Ninzaburo?
Furuhata Ninzaburo was created by Koki Mitani.
When did Furuhata Ninzaburo end?
Furuhata Ninzaburo finished its run with its final episode airing on January 5, 2006.
How highly rated is Furuhata Ninzaburo?
Among Japan Asian seriess in this catalog, Furuhata Ninzaburo ranks #27 of 4579 — in the top 1%.
Where did Furuhata Ninzaburo air?
Furuhata Ninzaburo aired on Fuji TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.