Jiro Kuwata

A private investigator working a routine case involving stolen technology is mortally wounded. His only hope for survival comes from sacrificing his humanity to become 8man – a powerful cyborg crime-fighter enhanced with a living human brain. Resurrected as the ultimate high-tech vigilante, it is up to 8man to bring the lawless to justice and put an end to the escalating cycle of violence. This is the version cut into a single film by Streamline Pictures.

After Tokyo police officer Yokoda is killed in the line of duty, his chief decides give Yokoda's body to Dr. Tani for use in a secret scientific experiment: Yokoda's brain will be transplanted into a super-powered robot body, making him into an unstoppable policeman of the future. The supercop develops problems, however, when he begins to remember his human past. Then there is the matter of Dr. Tani's other cyborg, who has become a super-powered homicidal maniac.

Third and last "Maboroshi tantei" film, based on the manga by Jiro Kuwata.

Second "Maboroshi tantei" film, based on the manga by Jiro Kuwata.

First "Maboroshi tantei" film, based on the manga by Jiro Kuwata.