Shin Hanshichi torimono chô
This series is based on the series of 68 novels written by Okamoto Kido in the early 20th century. The hero is Hanshichi, a young but highly skilled Edo-era detective. Widowed for two years, Hanshichi lives alone in a tenement house. His sister-in-law Okume, who has a crush on him, looks in on him from time to time. Sanada Hiroyuki (known to action movie fans as Henry Sanada) stars as Hanshichi.
| Created By | Kidou Okamoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Ended | |
| Original Name | 半七捕物帳 | |
| First Air Date | April 4, 1997 | |
| Last Air Date | August 1, 1997 | |
| Seasons | 1 | |
| Episodes | 18 | |
| Episode Runtime | 45min | |
| Language | Japanese | |
| Original Language | Japanese | |
| Production Countries | Japan | |
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| Networks | NHK | |