Overview
Ranmaru is a shy, dorky guy with a tongue that can analyze any element simply by licking an object, a skill that allows him to solve all manner of crimes. With his cute, but annoying sidekick Hikaru, plus the steadying hand of friend Kanji, Ranmaru solves a series of strange events at a failing hot spring resort deep in the mountains. Ranmaru falls in love with a doctor who saves his life. The loveable, endearing Ranmaru and his band of quirky pals team up to solve a nasty murder mystery that devastates the village.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 34 | 43 | |
 | 29 | 37 | |
 | 47 | 56 | |
 | 45 | 54 | |
 | 29 | 38 | |
 | 50 | 59 | |
 | 41 | 49 |