Naniwa Shounen Tanteidan 2012 (Japan), also known as Naniwa Junior Detectives, Naniwa Shonen Tanteidan, Naniwa Shōnen Tanteidan , is Japan drama premiere on Jul 2, 2012 on TBS
“Naniwa Shonen Tanteidan” is based on a novel of the same name by mystery writer Higashino Keigo.The story about Takeuchi Shinobu, a curious and energetic elementary school teacher who is never one to let herself be outdone by her students. Set at the fictitious Ooji Elementary School in Osaka, the newly transfered temporary instructor who loves mystery novels and hates dishonesty, together with her lively students, often help the local police detectives with difficult cases. This will be the second time the work has been adapted into a drama series. The first was by NHK in year 2000 and starred Yamada Mariya.