Master Keaton 1998
What is Master Keaton?
Master Keaton is a television series that aired from 1998 to 2000, based on the manga of the same name created by Hokusei Katsushika, Naoki Urasawa, and Takashi Nagasaki. The show centers on Taichi Keaton, a half-British, half-Japanese archaeologist and former SAS operative who served in the Falklands War.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 39
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 6, 1998
- Last aired
- Jun 21, 2000
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK BS1
- Genres
- Mystery, Animation, Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Master Keaton is a television series that aired from 1998 to 2000, based on the manga of the same name created by Hokusei Katsushika, Naoki Urasawa, and Takashi Nagasaki. The show centers on Taichi Keaton, a half-British, half-Japanese archaeologist and former SAS operative who served in the Falklands War. Working as an insurance investigator for Lloyd's, Keaton travels internationally to solve complex cases involving mysteries and fraud. His investigations frequently lead him into adventurous and perilous situations, which he navigates using his diverse expertise in archaeology, military tactics, and survival skills. The series blends elements of mystery, action, and adventure as Keaton applies his multidisciplinary knowledge and experience to uncover the truth. It was adapted from a long-running manga serialized in Big Comic Original and later collected into multiple volumes. The show credits Norihiro Inoue, Keaton Yamada, Shinpachi Tsuji, and Ichirô Nagai among its cast.
Should you watch it?
“Taichi Keaton travels the world solving dangerous mysteries using his unique background in archaeology and survival skills.”
- diverse range of investigative challenges
- protagonist with a unique professional background
- features dangerous scenarios
Watch it if you enjoy episodic stories featuring a polymath protagonist tackling international cases.
The series features dangerous situations and themes related to the protagonist's background as a veteran and investigator.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 39 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Man in a Maze Mytharc Oct 6, 1998
- E2 Little Giant Core Oct 13, 1998
- E3 Strange Tales of Lasagna Core Oct 20, 1998
- E4 Immortal Man Mytharc Oct 27, 1998
- E5 Paris Under the Roof Core Nov 3, 1998
- E6 White Goddess Core Nov 10, 1998
- E7 Memories of Summer Pudding Core Nov 17, 1998
- E8 The Negotiator's Rule Core Nov 24, 1998
- E9 Traveling with a Lady Core Dec 1, 1998
- E10 Charlie Core Dec 8, 1998
- E11 Special Menu Core Dec 15, 1998
- E12 A Case for Ladies Core Dec 22, 1998
- E13 A Peaceful Death Core Jan 5, 1999
- E14 Wall in One's Heart Core Jan 12, 1999
- E15 A Long and Hot Day Core Jan 19, 1999
- E16 The Elm Tree Forever Core Jan 26, 1999
- E17 A Mansion of Roses Mytharc Feb 9, 1999
- E18 Faker's Miscalculation Core Feb 16, 1999
- E19 Into the Vast Sky... Core Feb 23, 1999
- E20 The Island of Coward Core Mar 2, 1999
- E21 The Thistle Emblem Core Mar 9, 1999
- E22 Chateau Lajonchee 1944 Core Mar 16, 1999
- E23 No Way Out Core Mar 23, 1999
- E24 The Day the Op Was Born Core Mar 30, 1999
- E25 Kalihman of the Desert Core Dec 22, 1999
- E26 Family Core Dec 22, 1999
- E27 The Red Wind Mytharc Dec 22, 1999
- E28 A Message from Alexeyev Mytharc Jan 21, 2000
- E29 The Forbidden Fruit Core Jan 21, 2000
- E30 The Highlands in Your Eyes Core Jan 21, 2000
- E31 The Scent is the Key Core Feb 21, 2000
- E32 The Back Street Core Feb 21, 2000
- E33 Devil Like an Angel Core Feb 21, 2000
- E34 The Agate Color of Time Core Mar 23, 2000
- E35 Love in May Core Apr 21, 2000
- E36 Blue Friday Core May 24, 2000
- E37 Interview Day Core May 24, 2000
- E38 Hunting Season Part 1 Mytharc Jun 21, 2000
- E39 Hunting Season Part 2 Mytharc Jun 21, 2000
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The main character is Taichi Keaton.
What is Taichi Keaton's profession?
He works as a professor and an investigator.
What skills does the protagonist use?
He utilizes his expertise in archaeology, investigation, and survival.
What is the protagonist's military background?
He is a Falklands Conflict veteran and a former SAS agent.
What is the setting of the series?
The series features cases that take place around the globe.
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