
A legendary Japanese samurai detective series from the early 1990s gained a cult following in Australia. Originally titled Ronin Suiri Tentai, meaning roughly Deductive Reasoning Ronin, it became known as Top Knot Detective in the West. The series was a unique cultural phenomenon, spearheaded by Takashi Tawagoto, who served as writer, producer, director, and lead actor. Despite his lack of experience in acting, fighting, or writing, Tawagoto’s vision created a memorable and enduring series.
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Explore the complete cast of Top Knot Detective, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.

Travis Johnson
Travis Johnson

Yasushi Asaya
Young Leiji

Ben Sutton
Prison Arts Manager

Kuni Hashimoto
Leiji Nishizaki

Masa Yamaguchi
Kurosaki Itto / Haruto Kioke

Hoa Xuande
Kenji

Izumi Woods
Saku / Izumi Himura

Toshi Okuzaki
Sheimasu Tantei / Takashi Tawagoto

Mayu Iwasaki
Mia Matsumoto / Saku #2

Des Mangan
Des Mangan / Narrator

Nobuaki Shimamoto
Detective Oshiro

Yoji Tatsuta
Host / Old Man

Oscar Harris
Timestryker / Ninja / Self

Lee Lin Chin
Lee Lin Chin

Seiji
Guitar Wolf

Dario Russo
Dario Russo

Arnold Wong
The Master

James Helm
Wolf the Ripper (voice)

Matt Lovkis
Timestryker (voice)

James Magnus
Timestryker Narrator / Various Roles

Clint Lawrence
Correctional Officer

Saaya Elieff
Kurosaki's Daughter

Sumina Elieff
Young Kurosaki
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