Synopsis
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.
Original title 半七捕物帳
First air date Apr. 04, 1997
Last air date Aug. 01, 1997
Seasons 1
Episodes 18
Average Duration 45 minutes