CinemaOSSeries · 2004 · 1 Season

Proof of the Man

80%(3)CrimeMysteryDrama

This crime thriller follows a Japanese detective, Takeshi Munesue (played by Yutaka Takenouchi), as he investigates the murder of a Black American man found dead in a Tokyo hotel. Munesue partners with a New York detective to unravel the mystery, delving into the victim’s complex past and secrets that stretch across Japan and the U.S. As they piece together clues, the detectives confront their own pasts and prejudices, exploring themes of identity, racism, and justice. The show is based on Seicho Matsumoto's 1976 novel, with some modern adaptations for the series.

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Status
Ended
Language
JA
First aired
July 8, 2004
Last aired
September 9, 2004
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
Network
Fuji TV

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Ren Osugi

Ren Osugi

Hiroyuki Ikeuchi

Hiroyuki Ikeuchi

Yutaka Takenouchi

Yutaka Takenouchi

Keiko Matsuzaka

Keiko Matsuzaka

Nao Matsushita

Nao Matsushita

Yui Natsukawa

Yui Natsukawa

Creative team
Written by
Yoichi Maekawa
Produced by
Yoshihiro Suzuki
Yoshihiro Suzuki

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