The Copycat Criminal
Series Overview
Based on the novel "Mohouhan" by Miyuki Miyabe. Journalist Maebata Shigeko, young Tsukada Shinichi and elderly Arima Yoshio all suffer from and become involved in a serial kidnap and murder case. Shinichi first discovers a cut arm and handbag from the murder case. Elderly Yoshio's granddaughter is a murder victim.
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
239 min per episode
2016 – 2016
Premiered: Wed, Sep 21, 2016
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
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Cast & Creators
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Miki Nakatani
Shigeko Maehata
Tatsuomi Hamada
Shinichi Tsukada
Isao Hashizume
Yoshio Arima
Shinnosuke Mitsushima
Kazuaki Takai
Yusuke Yamamoto
Hiromi Kurihara
Tetta Sugimoto
Shoji Maehata
Shigeru Muroi
Machiko Furukawa
Kentaro Sakaguchi
Amikawa Koichi
Yoshiko Sengen
Takai Yumiko
Sayu Kubota
Higuchi Megumi
Tomiyuki Kunihiro
Tanaka
Hidekazu Mashima
Akitsu Shingo
Seiya Osada
Shinozaki Seiji
Hideyuki Kasahara
Tagawa Kazuyoshi
Ittoku Kishibe
Etsuro Takegami
Takashi Yamanaka
Asakawa
Ikkei Watanabe
Masuoka Tadashi
Atsuko Takahata
Masako Itagaki
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hidetomo Matsuda
Tadashi Morishita, Miyuki Miyabe
Kan Sawada
Shinji Kawamura
Jun Kurosawa, Tomoya Kanazawa, Mizuho Shizukuishi
Department Leadership Roster
Tadashi Morishita
Screenplay
Kan Sawada
Original Music Composer
Hidetomo Matsuda
Director
Shinji Kawamura
Editor
Jun Kurosawa
Producer
Tomoya Kanazawa
Producer
Mizuho Shizukuishi
Producer
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What is The Copycat Criminal about?
Based on the novel "Mohouhan" by Miyuki Miyabe. Journalist Maebata Shigeko, young Tsukada Shinichi and elderly Arima Yoshio all suffer from and become involved in a serial kidnap and murder case. Shinichi first discovers a cut arm and handbag from the murder case. Elderly Yoshio's granddaughter is a murder victim.
How many seasons does The Copycat Criminal have?
The Copycat Criminal comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Copycat Criminal?
Key cast members in The Copycat Criminal include Miki Nakatani, Tatsuomi Hamada, Isao Hashizume, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Yusuke Yamamoto.
Who created or directed The Copycat Criminal?
The Copycat Criminal was developed and directed by Hidetomo Matsuda.