Top Knot Detective (dual format) standard edition
This mockumentary unravels the tale of how āRonin Suiri Tantaiā made it to Australian screens back in the late 90ās, retitled as Top Knot Detective, and what really happened behind the scenes of this outrageous show.
The original Japanese series was legendary in its home country as being a cultural train-wreck, led by its insane writer/director/star, Takashi Takamoto. The rivalry between Takashi and co-star, Haruto Koike, is just the tip of this conspiratorial iceberg, leading back to Japanese conglomerate Sutaffu, and its CEO, Moritaro (coincidentally, Harutoās father). On-screen he battles robot ninjas & penis monsters, off-screen jealousy threatens to demolish his legacy.
Narrated by Des Mangan (Hercules Returns), he introduces us to the sensation of todayās cult fan world at Oz Comicon, then takes us right back to the origins of Takashi Takamoto, his hunger for fame, desire to be admired, and the blurry lines between truth and fiction. Through interviews with cast and crew, the mystery of Takashi Takamoto unravels, and we get an insight into the eccentric shows that cult film fans hold so dear.
Official Selection ā SITGES, Frightfest, Fantastic Fest, Rotterdam, Abertoir Horror Film Fest, Mayhem Film Fest
What the press say:
āA fun, endearing look at a fictional creation, and itās enough to make you a fan of the show that never was.ā Film School Rejects
āI want to believe Top Knot Detective existed, and if it doesnāt, Iām sure as hell glad McCann and Pearce created it, because itās goddamned hysterical.ā Screen Anarchy
āBrash, bold and utterly batshit, Top Knot Detective documents a bygone television sensation so crazy that you would be forgiven for not believing in the truth of any of it.ā ScifiNow
Special Features:
- DUAL FORMAT BLU-RAY AND DVD CONTENTS
- ALL REGION
- Audio Commentary
- Original 9min Pilot Episode
- Trailer
- Stunt Team Pre-Vis Fights
- Making Of
Directors: Aaron McCann, Dominic Pearce
Cast: Masa Yamaguchi, Mayu Iwasaki, Toshi Okuzaki
Genre: Mockumentary, Action Comedy
Language: Japanese (with English subtitles), English
Country:Ā Australia
Year: 2017
Region: All
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Description
This mockumentary unravels the tale of how āRonin Suiri Tantaiā made it to Australian screens back in the late 90ās, retitled as Top Knot Detective, and what really happened behind the scenes of this outrageous show.
The original Japanese series was legendary in its home country as being a cultural train-wreck, led by its insane writer/director/star, Takashi Takamoto. The rivalry between Takashi and co-star, Haruto Koike, is just the tip of this conspiratorial iceberg, leading back to Japanese conglomerate Sutaffu, and its CEO, Moritaro (coincidentally, Harutoās father). On-screen he battles robot ninjas & penis monsters, off-screen jealousy threatens to demolish his legacy.
Narrated by Des Mangan (Hercules Returns), he introduces us to the sensation of todayās cult fan world at Oz Comicon, then takes us right back to the origins of Takashi Takamoto, his hunger for fame, desire to be admired, and the blurry lines between truth and fiction. Through interviews with cast and crew, the mystery of Takashi Takamoto unravels, and we get an insight into the eccentric shows that cult film fans hold so dear.
Official Selection ā SITGES, Frightfest, Fantastic Fest, Rotterdam, Abertoir Horror Film Fest, Mayhem Film Fest
What the press say:
āA fun, endearing look at a fictional creation, and itās enough to make you a fan of the show that never was.ā Film School Rejects
āI want to believe Top Knot Detective existed, and if it doesnāt, Iām sure as hell glad McCann and Pearce created it, because itās goddamned hysterical.ā Screen Anarchy
āBrash, bold and utterly batshit, Top Knot Detective documents a bygone television sensation so crazy that you would be forgiven for not believing in the truth of any of it.ā ScifiNow
Special Features:
- DUAL FORMAT BLU-RAY AND DVD CONTENTS
- ALL REGION
- Audio Commentary
- Original 9min Pilot Episode
- Trailer
- Stunt Team Pre-Vis Fights
- Making Of
Directors: Aaron McCann, Dominic Pearce
Cast: Masa Yamaguchi, Mayu Iwasaki, Toshi Okuzaki
Genre: Mockumentary, Action Comedy
Language: Japanese (with English subtitles), English
Country:Ā Australia
Year: 2017
Region: All
