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Top Knot Detective

6.420171h 30mMovieComedyAction

In the early 1990s, a Japanese samurai detective series was aired in Australia and became a cult success. Titled in Japan Ronin Suiri Tentai (meaning roughly Deductive Reasoning Ronin), it was soon known in the West as Top Knot Detective.…

DirectorsAaron McCann·Dominic Pearce
WritersDominic Pearce·Aaron McCann
ProducerLauren Brunswick

Where to watch

KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Aaron McCann

TO
Toshi Okuzaki
Sheimasu Tantei / Takashi Tawagoto
MYMasa Yamaguchi
Masa Yamaguchi
Kurosaki Itto / Haruto Kioke
MIMayu Iwasaki
Mayu Iwasaki
Mia Matsumoto / Saku #2
KHKuni Hashimoto
Kuni Hashimoto
Leiji Nishizaki
IW
Izumi Woods
Saku / Izumi Himura
DM
Des Mangan
Des Mangan / Narrator
TJ
Travis Johnson
Travis Johnson
NSNobuaki Shimamoto
Nobuaki Shimamoto
Detective Oshiro
YTYoji Tatsuta
Yoji Tatsuta
Host / Old Man
OH
Oscar Harris
Timestryker / Ninja / Self
LC
Lee Lin Chin
Lee Lin Chin
S
Seiji
Guitar Wolf

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Top Knot Detective — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Top Knot Detective?

Top Knot Detective is streaming on Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Top Knot Detective on Netflix?

No, Top Knot Detective is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Top Knot Detective on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Top Knot Detective isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Top Knot Detective for free?

Top Knot Detective is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.