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The Sniffer

Name: The Sniffer
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2016-10-22
Rating: 6.7

スニッファー嗅覚捜査官

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2016

1 Season

8 Episodes

Ended

About

A consultant who has a superhuman sense of smell and assists in solving cases by smelling the scents left behind at crime scenes. He usually lives with a nasal plug, but once he removes it, and takes one sniff with his keen sense of smell, he will know the person’s age, gender, what he or she ate and even lifestyle. Besides investigating cases, he is researching whether people’s emotions have scent too. He has a daughter with Katayama Megumi.

#investigator

Cast

Haruka Igawa

as Suenaga Yuki

Toru Nomaguchi

as Uwabe Ichiro

Teruyuki Kagawa

as Komukai Tatsuro

Yuka Itaya

as Katayama Megumi

Hiroshi Abe

as Hanaoka Shinichiro

Seasons

Season 1

8 episodes2016

There is a man who is called upon as a consultant to solve only certain types of important crimes. His name is Shinichiro Hanaoka. His alias is “Sniffer.” With his extraordinary keen sense of smell, he can uncover not only crimes but also all mysteries with just one sniff...

Episodes

Season 1

Episode 1

Oct 22, 201644m

A luxury cruise ship hosted a party for a prominent politician. A man with a keen sense of smell detected a terrorist who was hiding a bomb. Shinichiro Hanaoka (Hiroshi Abe), who solved the case with his special sense of smell, was known as “Sniffer” at the FBI in the United States.

Episode 2

Oct 29, 201644m

A series of sniper attacks occurred in broad daylight in an office district. The crimes were committed by a professional sniper who targeted his victims with a rifle from the roof of a distant building.

Episode 3

Nov 5, 201644m

A masterpiece by a genius painter is to be returned from Germany. Hanaoka (Hiroshi Abe) invites Yuki (Haruka Igawa) to attend a preview for the press, but he claims that the painting is a fake based on its smell.

Episode 4

Nov 12, 201644m

Hanaoka (Hiroshi Abe) is asked by the leader of the True Love Sect, Teruko Tokudaiji (Hitomi Kuroki), to keep something a secret. It was to find the perpetrator of a murder that had occurred within the sect.

Episode 5

Nov 19, 201644m

The secret child of popular news anchor Goro Kashima (Taizo Harada) has been kidnapped. The perpetrator is demanding 100 million yen and wants Kashima to confess to an extramarital affair on tonight's news program.

Episode 6

Nov 26, 201644m

Hanaoka's (Hiroshi Abe) daughter, Misato (Kahou Mizutani), is arrested on suspicion of murder. Hanaoka goes to the police station with Emi (Yuka Itaya), but Detective Onishima (Toshinori Omi), who is in charge of the case, refuses to discuss the details.

Final episode

Dec 3, 201654m

Hanaoka (Hiroshi Abe) confesses his feelings to Yuki (Haruka Igawa), a female doctor, and invites her to his home. However, she does not show up at the agreed time.

Episode 8

Dec 10, 2016

Where does The Sniffer rank today?

The Sniffer is #4012 on the CineFlixo Daily Streaming Charts today.

Highest: #4012
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Stream The Sniffer online free in HD on CineFlixo. A popular drama and crime series originally produced in Japonés and released in 2016, it's earned a solid 6.7/10 from 7 viewers worldwide.

About The Sniffer

The Sniffer Cast and Characters

The cast features Haruka Igawa (as Suenaga Yuki), Toru Nomaguchi (as Uwabe Ichiro), Teruyuki Kagawa (as Komukai Tatsuro), Yuka Itaya (as Katayama Megumi), and Hiroshi Abe (as Hanaoka Shinichiro). Their performances are a major reason The Sniffer has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Sniffer

The Sniffer flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Japonés storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Sniffer

Where can I watch The Sniffer online for free?

You can watch The Sniffer online free on CineFlixo. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.

How many episodes does The Sniffer have?

The Sniffer has 8 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.

Is The Sniffer good? What's the rating?

The Sniffer holds a 6.7/10 rating based on 7 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of The Sniffer?

The main cast includes Haruka Igawa, Toru Nomaguchi, Teruyuki Kagawa, and Yuka Itaya, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Sniffer available in Japonés?

Yes — The Sniffer was originally produced in Japonés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was The Sniffer released?

The Sniffer first aired in 2016.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Sniffer for free?

You can watch The Sniffer online for free on CineFlixo. All 8 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.

How many seasons and episodes does The Sniffer have?

The Sniffer currently has 1 season and a total of 8 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.

What is The Sniffer about?

In which language is The Sniffer originally available?

The Sniffer was originally produced in JA. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was The Sniffer first released?

The Sniffer first premiered on October 22, 2016 (2016). The series has since concluded its run.