Detective Story 1979
What is Detective Story?
Detective Story is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Comedy, Mystery.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 27
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 18, 1979
- Networks
- Nippon TV
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Comedy, Mystery
- Updated
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Detective Story is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Comedy, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Nippon TV. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 27 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A seasoned San Francisco cop swaps coasts to solve mysteries in bustling Tokyo.”
- Blend of action, comedy, and mystery
- Features Yūsaku Matsuda as the lead
- Explores detective work across cultures
- Details beyond the premise are limited
Watch it if you enjoy light‑hearted detective tales that blend action and humor.
The series offers a light, comedic tone suitable for general audiences.
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What is the basic premise of Detective Story?
After five years as a cop in San Francisco, Shunsaku Kudo becomes a private detective in Tokyo.
Who plays the main character?
Yūsaku Matsuda portrays Shunsaku Kudo.
When was the series released?
Detective Story premiered in 1979.
What genres does the series combine?
It mixes action, adventure, comedy, and mystery.
Where is the series set?
The story is set in Tokyo, following the protagonist's move from San Francisco.
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