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Hancho

2009·Show
72Episodes in6Seasons
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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About

This is a story about the detectives at the Jinnan Police Station in Harajuku, Tokyo. Azumi Tsuyoshi, head of the Criminal Affairs Department trusts his staff and usually does not interfere with their investigation. However, one day, a dead body is found in the neighborhood. Toyo Ota, a neighbor, is spotted screaming into a microphone towards the victim's house. Azumi who thought this was strange felt the need to investigate this case himself. He starts talking to her and they become friends, but the next day, Toyo surprises him by saying that she is the one who killed the woman and surrenders to the police.
Japanese Police ProceduralCharacter-Driven Detective DramaMystery & InvestigationTeamwork & TrustUrban Crime StoryPsychological IntrigueEveryday HeroismEngaging NarrativeContemporary Tokyo

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Is Hancho worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hancho rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Hancho have?

6 seasons

It has 6 seasons with 72 episodes and is still in production.

Is Hancho based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did Hancho air?

It started in 2009 and is still in production.

What language is Hancho in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.