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When Does Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ Season 4 Come Out? Is It Renewed?

Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ ended after Season 3.

IMDb

7.2/10

Seasons

3

Episodes

30

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Diagnostics

First aired
2016-10-22
Last aired
2021-02-06
Runtime
60 min

Predictive Logic Analysis

Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ has concluded its run. Production records list the series as ended, meaning the story has been brought to a planned close rather than left open. Barring a revival, there is no Season 4 in development.

What is Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ about?

Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ centers on Detective Yuri Ishikawa and her specialized unit as they pursue justice for crimes that have gone unsolved for years. Working within the Kanagawa Prefecture police department, the team reopens dusty case files and reexamines evidence with fresh eyes, driven by the conviction that closure matters even when the trail has gone cold. The show's fundamental appeal rests on the procedural satisfaction of watching dedicated investigators chip away at mystery through persistence and detail-oriented detective work, combined with the emotional resonance of finally giving answers to families who have waited decades for truth.

The series maintains the methodical pacing characteristic of Japanese crime dramas, emphasizing character relationships and the psychological weight of unresolved cases rather than relying on dramatic spectacle. Yuri emerges as a determined protagonist whose commitment to her cases reflects a deeper understanding of how cold cases haunt not just the living but the entire investigative apparatus itself. The ensemble cast brings nuance to supporting roles, with team dynamics grounding the investigation-focused narratives in believable human interaction. This approach creates a tone that is contemplative yet engaging, allowing viewers to invest in both the mysteries themselves and the investigators who pursue them.

Over its three seasons and thirty episodes, the show cultivated a dedicated audience, evidenced by its respectable IMDb rating despite modest viewership numbers on the premium cable network WOWOW Prime. The series concluded in early 2021, having maintained its format and commitment to its premise without attempting to broaden its appeal through sensationalism. While not a mainstream phenomenon, Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ represents a thoughtful entry in the procedural genre, one that understood its particular strength lay in quiet investigation and human stakes rather than flashy twists. Its longevity and completion suggest a show that found its audience and fulfilled its narrative ambitions on its own terms.

Themes

detectiveinvestigationpoliceremakemurder investigationcold casepolice procedural

Is Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ renewed or cancelled?

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The series is listed as ended

Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ Season 4 Release Date

No new season is expected. Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ has ended, so there is no upcoming release to anticipate unless a revival is announced.

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Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ seasons

Season 12016 · 10 ep
  • 1. Episode 12016-10-22
  • 2. Episode 22016-10-29
  • 3. Episode 32016-11-05
  • 4. Episode 42016-11-12
  • 5. Episode 52016-11-19 · ★ 5.0
  • 6. Episode 62016-11-26
  • 7. Episode 72016-12-03
  • 8. Episode 82016-12-10
  • 9. Episode 92016-12-17
  • 10. Episode 102016-12-24
Season 22018 · 10 ep
  • 1. Episode 12018-10-13
  • 2. Episode 22018-10-20
  • 3. Episode 32018-10-27
  • 4. Episode 42018-11-03
  • 5. Episode 52018-11-10
  • 6. Episode 62018-11-17
  • 7. Episode 72018-11-24
  • 8. Episode 82018-12-01
  • 9. Episode 92018-12-08
  • 10. Episode 102018-12-15
Season 32020 · 10 ep
  • 1. Episode 12020-12-05
  • 2. Episode 22020-12-12
  • 3. Episode 32020-12-19
  • 4. Episode 42020-12-26
  • 5. Episode 52021-01-02
  • 6. Episode 62021-01-09
  • 7. Episode 72021-01-16
  • 8. Episode 82021-01-23
  • 9. Episode 92021-01-30
  • 10. Episode 102021-02-06

Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ cast

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Yoh Yoshida

Yoh Yoshida

Ishikawa Yuri

Kento Nagayama

Kento Nagayama

Takagi Shinjiro

Kenichi Takitoh

Kenichi Takitoh

Tachikawa Daisuke

Ken Mitsuishi

Ken Mitsuishi

Kaneko Toru

Tomokazu Miura

Tomokazu Miura

Motoki Hidetoshi

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    Frequently asked

    When does Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ Season 4 come out?
    Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ ended after Season 3.
    Is Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ renewed or cancelled?
    Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ has ended. Its final season has already aired and no further seasons are expected.
    How many seasons of Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ are there?
    Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ has aired 3 seasons so far.
    How many episodes of Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ are there?
    There are 30 episodes of Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ across 3 seasons.
    What is Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~'s IMDb rating?
    Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 from 128 votes.