TV series
The Copycat Criminal
2016, Japanese, on TV Aichi & TVQ. Created by Miyuki Miyabe.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 239 min
- Status
- Ended in 2016
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Episode 2
Aired 22 September 2016
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Miyuki MiyabeCreator
- Miki NakataniShigeko Maehata · 2 ep
- Tatsuomi HamadaShinichi Tsukada · 2 ep
- Isao HashizumeYoshio Arima · 2 ep
- Shinnosuke MitsushimaKazuaki Takai · 2 ep
- Yusuke YamamotoHiromi Kurihara · 2 ep
- Tetta SugimotoShoji Maehata · 2 ep
- Shigeru MuroiMachiko Furukawa · 2 ep
- Kentaro SakaguchiAmikawa Koichi · 2 ep
- Yoshiko SengenTakai Yumiko · 2 ep
- Sayu KubotaHiguchi Megumi · 2 ep
- Tomiyuki KunihiroTanaka · 2 ep
- Hidekazu MashimaAkitsu Shingo · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 21 September 2016
- Last aired
- 22 September 2016
- Network
- TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC
- Original title
- 模倣犯
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Copycat Criminal is based on
The Copycat Criminal is based on Mobōhan, a 2001 novel by Miyuki Miyabe, published by Shogakukan.
Novel · 2001
Mobōhan
By Miyuki Miyabe
Published by Shogakukan
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Copycat Criminal: quick answers
Is The Copycat Criminal worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Copycat Criminal are there?
The Copycat Criminal has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 239 minutes each.
Is The Copycat Criminal finished?
Yes. The Copycat Criminal ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Copycat Criminal on?
The Copycat Criminal isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
The Copycat Criminal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Copycat Criminal?
If you liked The Copycat Criminal, try Agatha Christie's Marple, Cross, 56 Days.
Who created The Copycat Criminal?
The Copycat Criminal was created by Miyuki Miyabe and stars Miki Nakatani, Tatsuomi Hamada, Isao Hashizume.
What is The Copycat Criminal based on?
The Copycat Criminal is based on Mobōhan, a 2001 novel by Miyuki Miyabe, published by Shogakukan.