Kasouken no Onna (Investigator Mariko)

[SERIES 1]: As criminals become more sophisticated and crimes more complex, the police must turn to speedier and more scientific means of weeding through clues and narrowing down suspects. That's where the forensics labs come into play. Investigator Mariko (Sawaguchi Yasuko) is a highly talented forensics scientist who must dodge stereotypes, as well as disparaging comments from veteran detectives including her ex-husband (Watanabe Ikkei), the Chief of Detectives. - KIKU TV

[SERIES 2]: By popular demand, Investigator Mariko returns with brand new episodes of crime-solving. The world of forensics is fascinating and each episodes focuses on the tricks of the trade that are used to capture criminals and solve mysteries. A little drama, a little comedy and lots of suspense! If you like police stories, here's one you won't want to miss. - KIKU TV

[SERIES 3 & 4]: Sawaguchi Yasuko is back in the role of forensics expert, Mariko. Her training with the FBI stands her in good stead as she goes about her business of helping the Kyoto police solve their crimes. - KIKU TV

[SERIES 5]: [Excerpt from Daily Yomiuri, February 28, 2004, Wm. Penn]: Yasuko Sawaguchi returns to the TV Asahi network with some new episodes of the popular scientific criminal investigation series Kasoken no Onna in April, and Mito Komon returns for its 33rd season, starting April 12 at 8 p.m. on TBS.

Featuring: (SERIES 1): Sawaguchi Yasuko, Kobayashi Nenji, Hasegawa Hatsunori, Ito Yuko, Satoi Kenta, Watanabe Ikkei, Saitou Yoko, Tanaka Minako and more. (SERIES 2 - Addtl. cast members): Naitou Takashi, Tsukamoto Takashi, Kawaoka Daijiro, Takashi Katsumi. (SERIES 3 - Addtl. cast members): Fukaura Kanako, Hoshi Yuriko, Minamino Yoko.
Station: TV ASAHI/TBS (5th SERIES)
DURATION: (SERIES 1): October 21, 1999 through December 1999. [9 episodes.], (SERIES 2): October 19, 2000 through December 2000. [9 episodes]. (SERIES 3): November 1, 2001 through December 2001. (SERIES 4): July 25, 2002 to September 2002. (SERIES 5): April through March 2004.
Theme Song: (SERIES 1): "Kono Namida Hoshini Nare" by ZARD (SERIES 2): "Outside Beauty" by Himuro Kyosuke. (SERIES 3): "Miss You" by Kobukoro.
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