Synopsis

A groundbreaking detective series where cases must be solved in exactly 33 minutes. Created by Fuji TV and “THE3 Gentlemen” staff, this unconventional show reinvents the mystery genre with a uniquely laid-back approach.

 

Starring Tsuyoshi Domoto as Rokuro Kurama, the “33-Minute Detective,” the series subverts traditional detective drama tropes. While maintaining sharp investigative elements, Kurama often pursues unlikely suspects despite obvious evidence and others’ protests, creating a signature blend of tension and comedy. Even when his unorthodox theories prove wrong and the obvious suspect turns out guilty, his quirky investigation style transforms serious crime scenes into entertaining scenarios.

 

Director Yuichi Fukuda, award-winning creator of “THE3 Gentlemen” series (which sold over 300,000 DVDs), brings his distinctive style to this production. This marks Domoto’s first Fuji TV drama series, delivering a fresh take on mystery solving with deliberately “loose” detective work that’s both compelling and comedic.