About this season
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.
Episodes (18)
1. The Gold Candles
Aired 4 April 1997 • 45 min
First episode.
2. Upstairs of the Bathhouse
Aired 11 April 1997 • 45 min
3. Goddess Benten
Aired 18 April 1997 • 45 min
4. Love Letters
Aired 25 April 1997 • 45 min
5. Kappa Kid
Aired 2 May 1997 • 45 min
6. The Female Shaman
Aired 9 May 1997 • 45 min
7. Spear Murderer
Aired 16 May 1997 • 45 min
8. Osakaya Kacho
Aired 23 May 1997 • 45 min
9. Morning Glory Mansion
Aired 30 May 1997 • 45 min
10. Three Voices
Aired 6 June 1997 • 45 min
11. The Noh Mask
Aired 13 June 1997 • 45 min
12. Tsunokuniya - Part I
Aired 20 June 1997 • 45 min
13. Tsunokuniya - Conclusion
Aired 27 June 1997 • 45 min
14. The Votive Horse Tablet
Aired 4 July 1997 • 45 min
15. The Voice in the Dark
Aired 11 July 1997 • 45 min
16. The Winter Goldfish
Aired 18 July 1997 • 45 min
17. The Toy Tiger
Aired 25 July 1997 • 45 min
18. Spinning Lantern - Final Episode
Aired 1 August 1997 • 45 min