In the early 1990s, an Australian audience was introduced to a Japanese samurai detective show that quickly gained a cult following. Originally called “Ronin Suiri Tentai” in Japan, which translates to “Deductive Reasoning Ronin,” it was rebranded in the West as “Top Knot Detective.” The series was infamous in Japan, known for its chaotic production under the helm of Takashi Tawagoto, a wildly eccentric writer, producer, director, and lead actor who lacked skills in acting, fighting, and writing.