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{{Entry
 | image = Maboroshi_Tantei.jpg
 | episodes = 56
 | year = 1959-1960
 | country = Japan
 | seasons = 1
 | breakdown = (1) 56
 | category = Superhero
 | colour = No
 | format = Series
 | company = TBS Entertainment
 | run_time = 30
 | language = Japanese
 | creator = Jirō Kuwata (based on his manga of the same name)
 | type = Live Action
 | status = Ended
 | broadcaster = TBS
}}

== Summary ==

''Maboroshi Tantei'' follows ''Fuji Susumu'', a newspaper reporter for the ''Hinomaru Shimbun'' who secretly assumes the identity of Maboroshi Tantei, a masked young detective distinguished by his red cap, black mask, and yellow scarf. When difficult or unusual crimes occur, he appears on the scene equipped with advanced inventions created by ''Dr. Yoshino'', including the ''Denpa Pistol'' (a non‑lethal stun weapon) and the ''Maboroshi‑gō'', an air‑and‑land vehicle capable of high‑speed travel and flight. 

Across its 1959–1960 broadcast run, the series depicts Maboroshi Tantei confronting a wide range of adversaries, criminal gangs, mysterious masked villains, assassins, and even technologically enhanced foes, often threatening public safety or targeting high‑profile individuals. Assisted by allies such as police Inspector ''Fuji'' (his father) and classmate ''Sakura'', he intervenes in cases involving strange signals, attempted royal assassinations, jailbreak plots, and even invisible criminals. 

The show blends detective adventure with early ''tokusatsu'' elements, emphasising fast‑paced action, inventive gadgets, and the hero’s unwavering commitment to justice. It became popular among children, inspiring imitation play and contributing to the rise of masked youth heroes in Japanese media. 

== Cast==

Sakura Yoshino '''SAYURI YOSHINAGA''', Inspector Fuji TŌRU ŌHIRA, Waitress '''YUMIKO FUJITA''', Johnson '''MIKE DANNING''', 
Inspector Fuji, SHIRÔ '''AMAKUSA''', Matsuko Fuji '''HARUE TONE''', Illusion Detective / Susumu Fuji '''HIROSHI''' KATÔ, 
Editor‑in‑Chief of Sanfire '''SATOSHI''' ŌMIYA, Christmas Party Band Member '''TERUMASA HINO''', Noriko Fuji '''NORIKO WATANABE''', Detective Otsuka SHIRÔ '''SUZUKI''', The Mother '''KAZUKO ASADA''', Juro Kuroboshi (Boss Man) '''IPPEI HANASAKA''', 
Detective Kayama '''YUTAKA NARITA''', Dr. Yoshino '''KIMIO KAWABE''', Detective Kayama '''KENJI YANAGIDA''', Osamu Mimura '''YASUHIKO TAGA''', Reporter Kitagawa / Narrator '''YOSHITERU MITOBE''', Reporter Kitagawa '''SABURO MIMURA''', 
The Father '''YASUHIKO TANIGUCHI'''.
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aka: ''Maboroshi Tantei''

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Links:
*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15094638/?ref_=ttfc_ov_bk Maboroshi tantei (TV Series 1959–1960) - IMDb]