A grumpy samurai detective who'd rather nap solves nobles getting murdered. Chaos ensues.
Dobu, an Edo samurai, is tasked with investigating a string of noble murders in Kyoto, disrupting his routine in Shimotani.
Acting
Kunie Tanaka's world-weary swagger—he's too tired for this and it's perfect.
Production
Kyoto locations that feel lived-in, not museum-piece pretty.
Director
Yūsuke Watanabe
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
JP
