G-Men '75 (1975)

Synopsis

G-Men '75 was a long-running prime-time television detective series in Japan. It aired on Saturday nights in the 9:00–9:54 p.m. time slot on the Tokyo Broadcasting System network from May 24, 1975 to April 3, 1982. A sequel, G-Men '82, followed, as did various specials. With several updates and cast changes, it included 355 episodes. The story revolved around an investigative organ, the G-Men. The principal character, who spanned the entire series, was Superintendent Kuroki. Portrayed by Tetsuro Tamba, Kuroki directed the members of the group. The original cast also included Yasuaki Kurata as Detective Kusano, trained in karate. Gō Wakabayashi joined in Episode 105, and remained to the end of the series. His character, Lieutenant Tachibana, replaced a detective who was written out of the script. Many more actors and actresses took regular roles in the series over the years. Gō Ibuki, Maria Mori, Mari Natsuki, Hiroshi Miyauchi, Takeshi Kaga, Bunjaku Han, and Kyōko Enami were among them. Shunsuke Kikuchi wrote the opening theme songs. Various artists, including some cast members, wrote and performed the closing songs. Among the actresses who sang were Mari Natsuki, Bun-jaku Han, and Kyōko Enami. For most years, the lyrics were by Junya Sato, set to music by Shunsuke Kikuchi. Veteran announcer Takayuki Akutagawa narrated the series.

Series Information

First Aired

1975

Last Aired

1975

Seasons

1

Episodes

20

Episode Length

55 min

Genre

Crime, Drama

Network

TBS

Status

Ended

Top Cast

Tetsuro Tamba

黒木警視

Daijirō Harada

関屋警部補

Yasuaki Kurata

草野刑事

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Fujita Okamoto

津坂刑事

Mihoko Fujita

響圭子刑事

Yū Fujiki

山田刑事

Yōsuke Natsuki

小田切警視

Go Wakabayashi

立花警部補

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