A young man who showed little promise while a high school student becomes a master detective, just like his grandfather. Tv series based on a serialized Japanese mystery manga (written by Yōzaburō Kanari or Seimaru Amagi (depending on series) and illustrated by Fumiya Satō). The series was a big success and had a second season and a film in the next years, all starred by Domoto Tsuyoshi, half of KinKi Kids' duo. In 2001, the third season was starred by Matsumoto Jun (Arashi), in 2005 Kamenashi Kazuya (KAT-TUN) had the main role in a tv special, and in 2012 Yamada Ryosuke (Hey! Say! JUMP) was the last Johnny taking Kindaichi's role in another special for tv.