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The Phantom Thief YAMANEKO

Original title: Kaitô Yamaneko
  • TV Series
  • 2016
  • 54m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
123
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The Phantom Thief YAMANEKO (2016)
Martial ArtsActionComedyCrimeMystery

Yamaneko (Kazuya Kamenashi) is a mysterious thief. He steals money from people and corporations doing evil. In the process, he also exposes their evil deeds.Yamaneko (Kazuya Kamenashi) is a mysterious thief. He steals money from people and corporations doing evil. In the process, he also exposes their evil deeds.Yamaneko (Kazuya Kamenashi) is a mysterious thief. He steals money from people and corporations doing evil. In the process, he also exposes their evil deeds.

  • Stars
    • Kazuya Kamenashi
    • Hiroki Narimiya
    • Suzu Hirose
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    123
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    • Stars
      • Kazuya Kamenashi
      • Hiroki Narimiya
      • Suzu Hirose
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes10

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    Kazuya Kamenashi
    • Yamaneko
    • 2016
    Hiroki Narimiya
    Hiroki Narimiya
    • Hideo Katsumura
    • 2016
    Suzu Hirose
    Suzu Hirose
    • Mao Takasugi
    • 2016
    Nanao
    Nanao
    • Sakura Kirishima
    • 2016
    Yukiya Kitamura
    • Kenichirou Todo
    • 2016
    Nene Ôtsuka
    • Rikako Hosho
    • 2016
    Kuranosuke Sasaki
    Kuranosuke Sasaki
    • Shugo Sekimoto
    • 2016
    Shizuka Nakamura
    • Anri Akamatsu
    • 2016
    Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
    Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
    • Katsuaki Inui
    • 2016
    Takashi Sasano
    • 2016
    Sairi Itô
    • 2016
    Gô Rijû
    • 2016
    Gôta Watabe
    Gôta Watabe
    • 2016
    Shinshô Nakamaru
    • 2016
    Minoru Nanaeda
    • 2016
    Kôsen
    • 2016
    Kôki Takano
    • 2016
    Moka Yamazaki
    • 2016
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    10giteckm

    A mindblowing entertaining mystery drama with wonderful performances

    Hi,

    Well to start with,I have to mention that this drama is superbly entertaining till the end.

    The central character to this drama is Yamaneko meaning 'wildcat' played wonderfully by the talented Kamenashi Kazuya. This Yamaneko's antics make you crazy. He has athlete's foot so expect him in flipflops and rubbing his feet all the time. Secondly he is terrible(bad) singer who loves to sing but hates it when people point out this to him. I wonder how difficult it might have been for Kamenashi to sing that way,considering he is one of the best singers. Thirdly he loves cup noodles. When he is not doing anything,he will be eating cup noodles. Fourth, he occasionally pees in his pants and never accepts it. Fifth,wears cat hats that look so cute on him. Not to mention the weird glasses that he wears.

    With all this eccentricity,he is amazingly intelligent and witty. He exposes crimes and criminals with vigor. Has heart of gold and wants japan to see sea of change.

    What the good thing about the drama is that the crimes are exposed in a funny and hilarious way. There are cheeky one liners uttered by Yamaneko that make you smile.Never in the drama you will feel bored or sad.

    This drama is basically a mystery drama at its core. You will have goosebumps every-time twists and turns unfold. You need to watch the drama till the end to uncover the mystery.

    Kamenashi Kazuya is a versatile actor. He has displayed wide range of emotions in this drama. Along with Kamenashi Kazuya,Narimiya Hiroki as Katsumura Hideo Hirose Suzu as Takasugi Mao are important characters. The rest of the support cast is excellent. The drama is made on good budget and the product has turned out to be excellent. This drama definitely needs a sequel.

    There are lot of interesting things in this drama that I have purposely left out. You need to watch them.

    PS : In episode 6,you will find Nobuta re-union. Horakita Maki will make a cameo.

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      Based on novel "Kaito Tantei Yamaneko Series" by Manabu Kaminaga (first published July 29, 2006 by Bungeisha).

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    • Release date
      • January 16, 2016 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official Site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Yamaneko the Phantom Thief
    • Production company
      • Nikkatsu
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      • 54m
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