Series synopsis
Zenigata Heiji, also known as 銭形平次 is a Japanese crime drama television series that premiered on tv asahi on April 12, 2004. It ended on August 29, 2005. It stars Hiroaki Murakami, Chizuru Azuma, Masanori Ishii and Tokuma Nishioka.
Heiji is an undercover policeman in the city of Edo. He possesses a superior skill of throwing coins. When a criminal is caught, Heiji throws coins at the offender and reveals his true identity.
Like “Abarenbo Shogun,” “Mito Komon” and “Toyama no Kinsan,” “Zenigata Heiji” is about an official working undercover to catch criminals. The hero was created by novelist Kodō Nomura in 1931.
Premise
Heiji is an undercover policeman in the city of Edo. He possesses a superior skill of throwing coins. When a criminal is caught, Heiji throws coins at the offender and reveals his true identity.
Like “Abarenbo Shogun,” “Mito Komon” and “Toyama no Kinsan,” “Zenigata Heiji” is about an official working undercover to catch criminals. The hero was created by novelist Kodō Nomura in 1931.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hiroaki Murakami as Zenigata Heiji
- Chizuru Azuma as Osei
- Masanori Ishii as Hachigoro
- Tokuma Nishioka as Shinzaburo Sasano
- Tetsu Watanabe as Miwa no Manshichi
- Kanta Ogata as Shohei Yoshioka
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | April 12, 2004 | June 21, 2004 |
| Season 2 | 9 | July 4, 2005 | August 29, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Big Spender in Flames! The Mystery of the Missing 20 Thousand Ryus Like “Abarenbo Shogun,” “Mito Komon” and “Toyama no Kinsan,” “Zenigata Heiji” is about an official working undercover to catch criminals. Heiji is an undercover policeman in the city of Edo. He possesses a superior skill of throwing coins. When a criminal is caught, Heiji throws coins at the offender and reveals his true identity. |
April 12, 2004 |
| 2 | The Woman That Loved Too Much! The Scent of Murderous Intent! | April 19, 2004 |
| 3 | Sad Lie! The Woman Who Calls Upon the God of Death! | April 26, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unsolved Crime! Heiji's Trap | July 4, 2005 |
| 2 | A Lonely Girl! The Mystery of the False Father | July 11, 2005 |
| 3 | Witness to a Murder! Oshizu Loses Her Memory | July 18, 2005 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tv asahi |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 12, 2004 |
| Last aired | August 29, 2005 |
| Status | Ended |