The Woman of S.R.I. (1999)
A landmark Japanese forensic drama following scientist Mariko Sakaki as she pursues truth through science at the Kyoto Police Department Crime Lab.
The Woman of S.R.I. - Series Information
- Original Title: 科捜研の女
- First Air Year: 1999
- Last Air Year: 2024
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 54 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 24
- Number of Episodes: 288
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Networks: TV Asahi
- Alternative Titles: Investigator Mariko (US), Kasouken no Onna (JP)
- Production Companies: TV Asahi, Toei Company
- Production Countries: Japan
The Woman of S.R.I. - Plot
Mariko is a forensic scientist working at the Kyoto PD Crime Lab. Her credo is "science never lies" and she delves into the truth of the case with her colleagues with their specialized skills and knowledge in forensic medicine, physics, chemistry etc. Mariko's steadfast belief in science makes her stand against conventional institutional ethics of the police department, diehard detectives averse to scientific investigation and sometimes even with her own colleagues, but she stays faithful to her belief in science and continues to pursue the truth.
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The Woman of S.R.I. - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Yasuko Sawaguchi
- Takashi Naito
- Satoru Saito
- Mayumi Wakamura
- Toru Kazama
- Akio Kaneda
- Hikaru Yamamoto
- Seiya Osada
- Takehiko Ono
- Ken Tanaka
Writers
- Takeharu Sakurai
- Masashi Todayama
- Yuuichi Higurashi
- Mitsuru Tanabe
- Masue Ogawa
The Woman of S.R.I. - FAQs
What is The Woman of S.R.I. about?
The Woman of S.R.I. follows Mariko Sakaki, a forensic scientist at the Kyoto Police Department Crime Lab. Guided by the belief that science never lies, she and her colleagues use forensic medicine, chemistry, and physics to uncover the truth in criminal cases, often clashing with tradition-bound detectives.
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How many seasons does The Woman of S.R.I. have?
The Woman of S.R.I. has 24 seasons plus a collection of specials, totalling 288 episodes. The series began in 1999 and has continued airing on TV Asahi, making it one of Japan's longest-running primetime drama franchises.
Is The Woman of S.R.I. still ongoing or cancelled?
The Woman of S.R.I. is still a returning series and remains in production. Despite debuting in 1999, the show continues to air new seasons on TV Asahi, demonstrating remarkable longevity for a Japanese primetime drama.
Who plays the lead role in The Woman of S.R.I.?
Yasuko Sawaguchi plays Mariko Sakaki, the central forensic scientist whose unwavering faith in scientific evidence drives every investigation. She is joined by Takashi Naito as detective Kaoru Domon and a rotating ensemble of colleagues at the Kyoto crime lab.
Is The Woman of S.R.I. based on a true story?
The Woman of S.R.I. is a fictional drama, not based on a specific true story. However, its procedural focus on real forensic disciplines — including forensic medicine, chemistry, and physics — gives the series a grounded, realistic feel rooted in actual scientific methodology.
What language is The Woman of S.R.I. in?
The Woman of S.R.I. is produced and broadcast entirely in Japanese. It is an original Japanese-language production from TV Asahi and Toei Company, set in Kyoto, Japan. International viewers typically watch it with subtitles.
Who are the writers of The Woman of S.R.I.?
The series has been written by a large team of screenwriters over its 24 seasons, including Takeharu Sakurai, Masashi Todayama, Yuuichi Higurashi, Mitsuru Tanabe, Masue Ogawa, Yuko Iwashita, Hakaru Sunamoto, Chiaki Manabe, Jyonhi Lee, and Miyako Matsumoto.
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