Tantei: Monogatari 1979

. It is widely celebrated for its "hard-boiled" aesthetic mixed with humor and its massive influence on Japanese pop culture. Series Overview Yūsaku Matsuda as Shunsaku Kudō. Original Run: April 1, 1980. 27 episodes.

Tantei Monogatari (1979) is the cornerstone of Japanese neo-noir. It is a "long story" of style over substance—but that style becomes the substance. If you love Cowboy Bebop , City Hunter , or any cool, sad detective, you owe it to yourself to find this series. Yusaku Matsuda's ghost still walks those rain-soaked Yokohama streets. tantei monogatari 1979

as young women living in Kudō's building who often assist him. Where to Watch Original Run: April 1, 1980

For modern viewers, it offers a perfect blend of noir atmosphere and lighthearted action. It remains the definitive work for understanding the allure of Yusaku Matsuda and the golden era of Japanese genre television. It is a "long story" of style over