G-Men '75

Premise

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.

Cast and characters

Leading cast

• Tetsuro Tamba as 黒木警視
• Daijirō Harada as 関屋警部補
• Yasuaki Kurata as 草野刑事
• Fujita Okamoto as 津坂刑事
• Mihoko Fujita as 響圭子刑事
• Yū Fujiki as 山田刑事
• Yōsuke Natsuki as 小田切警視
• Go Wakabayashi as 立花警部補

Supporting cast

• Gō Ibuki as 中屋刑事
• Mari Natsuki as 津川螢子警部補

Episodes

This series spans 1 season with 354 episodes.

Production

Release

References

1. The Movie Database (TMDB)
2. EpisodeTime Show Page