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.
Creator: Tomoaki Iso
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.
The Sniffer is a 2016 drama and crime TV series from Japan created by Tomoaki Iso, starring Haruka Igawa, Toru Nomaguchi and Teruyuki Kagawa. It first aired on October 22, 2016. The series has 1 season and 8 episodes on NHK BS1. Audiences rate it 6.7/10 from 7 votes — mixed to positive.
The Sniffer premiered on October 22, 2016.
The Sniffer was created by Tomoaki Iso.
The main cast includes Haruka Igawa, Toru Nomaguchi, Teruyuki Kagawa, Yuka Itaya and Hiroshi Abe.
The Sniffer has 1 season (8 episodes). Status: Ended.
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It holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 7 ratings, so fans of drama and crime titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.
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investigator
Tomoaki Iso
Haruka Igawa
Toru Nomaguchi
Teruyuki Kagawa
Yuka Itaya
Hiroshi Abe