Japan Synopsis
Mr.Brain
Ryusuke Tsukumo is a quirky, yet brilliant neuroscientist working for the National Research Institute of Police Science. Wielding a unique perspective and psychology, Tsukumo tackles the nation's most baffling crimes and scandals, going head-to-head with the most brilliant and twisted criminal minds. But his eccentricities and poor social timing can also aggravate people and circumstances, further complicating matters.
The 2008–2010 Japan Window
386 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. MR.BRAIN sits at position #162.
Also On TBS
Other series that aired on TBS.
The 2000s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when MR.BRAIN premiered. 1020 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #2,282 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (50th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Among Japan Mystery productions specifically: #228 of 426 (top 54%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 8 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2009 |
| Official Site | www.tbs.co.jp |
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Questions Answered
When did MR.BRAIN end?
MR.BRAIN finished its run with its final episode airing on July 11, 2009.
Where did MR.BRAIN air?
MR.BRAIN aired on TBS, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.