Samurai Detective Onihei: True Master (2024): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2024, Samurai Detective Onihei: True Master is a tv movie and action film directed by Tomohiko Yamashita.

What it’s about. The story follows detective Heizo, played by Koshiro Matsumoto, who investigates Tanbei Chigashira, a notorious thief. Kumehachi, a former member of Tanbei's gang, claims that their former leader is an impostor. The real Tanbei Chigashira followed three strict rules: do not kill, do not rape women, and do not steal from the poor.

Who’s in it. Samurai Detective Onihei: True Master stars Matsumoto Kōshirō X as Heizou Hasegawa, Somegoro Ichikawa as Tetsusaburo Hasegawa (Young Onihei), Yuri Nakamura and Nobuko Sendo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.3/10, Samurai Detective Onihei: True Master sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samurai Detective Onihei: True Master page.

If you liked it. Fans of Samurai Detective Onihei: True Master tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.