Furuhata Ninzaburo Collection

The Furuhata Ninzaburo Collection is a series of ten films adapted from the popular Japanese television drama of the same name. Originally broadcast on Fuji Television from 1994 to 2006, the series follows the investigations of Furuhata Ninzaburo, a detective portrayed by Masakazu Tamura, and his assistant Shintaro Imaizumi, played by Masahiko Nishimura. Often likened to the character of Columbo, the program features a weekly format with a new guest villain in each episode, frequently including well-known personalities from the Japanese entertainment industry such as pop stars, television hosts, and athletes. The film collection spans from 1995 to 2008, encompassing several seasons and television specials. Each film presents a self-contained mystery, with the recurring characters navigating intricate cases. For example, "Furuhata Ninzaburo VS SMAP" features the detective confronting the popular Japanese musical group SMAP as suspects in a crime. The collection comprises a total runtime of 1012 minutes and has a reported budget and revenue of zero. The films within the collection have varying lengths, ranging from 69 to 133 minutes, and have received ratings from IMDb ranging from 6.2 to 8.2. The collection as a whole represents a significant body of work within Japanese television drama.