マルサ！！ · Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau
| Network | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| Broadcast | 8 Apr 2003 – 24 Jun 2003 |
| Episodes | 12 Episodes |
| Viewership | — |
| Fan score | 8.0 from 3 reviews |
Within the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau, a.k.a., "Marusa," there is a section called the Third Co-ordination Division. The mission of the members of this division is to detect both complex and shrewd forms of tax evasion, which the bureau is normally unable to uncover through normal tax inspection procedures.
In this drama, "Marusa" investigates a Yakuza boss who's been making tons of money by running an illegal casino; an economic critic who is a famous tax reform crusader; a writer whose books constantly make the best-selling list; and a bank cashier who has the nickname "the professor of tax evasion techniques," although she doesn't actually commit tax evasion herself.
In order to catch those that commit tax fraud, "Marusa" members have the authority to work "undercover." Through various investigation techniques, such as wearing disguises, wire tapping, and breaking into and searching the premises of suspected felons-all of which would normally be considered illegal-"Marusa" tries to bring the wrongdoings of criminals to light.
The key person in this unit is a female inspector by the name of Kaneko Tsuburaya. Always carefully carrying out her mission step-by-step, Kaneko is the most powerful and sexiest heroine ever.
Synopsis: Fuji TV
Lead role Esumi Makiko
江角マキコ as Tsuburaya Kaneko
Kagawa Teruyuki
香川照之 as Zaitsu Kazuomi
Miyake Ken
三宅健 as Tominaga Mitsuru
Ikeda Maki
池田真紀 as Hojo Chizu
Nagai Masaru
永井大 as Takahata Riki
Sato Jiro
佐藤二朗 as Yasuda Yasuo
Nekoze Tsubaki
猫背椿 as Kawase Ryoko
Azuma Mikihisa
東幹久 as Kuramochi Fujio
Watari Tetsuya
渡哲也 as Kokuryo Chikara
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Jewel · 2005
Rated this at 6/10 because I tink besides hilarious, I personally dun realli like this story plot. Watched and bought this drama coz of Esumi Makiko and Ken Miyake. I expected a better ending instead of catching their superior to be one of those they would need to catch.
youhei_mito · 2004
^_^ the cast put together was superb. couldnt have imagined a more balanced team to fight tax evasion in tokyo. some members of the team contributed brains while others who couldnt were more than willing to serve their physical attributes in undercover investigations *wink*
the plot may be predictable, but the cast made this movie non-cheesy and really worth watching. hilarious and eye-opening at times.
arashinokoto · 2004
i really would give it an 8.5.. because i enjoyed all the stories tremendously.. right from the start, i was amazed at the lengths these tax evasion officers would go to catch someone.. the undercovers are funny, but convincing.. especially the one with miyake ken and nagai masaru as hosts in a nightclub.. that ep was super funny.. the cast, of course was great, what would you expect from esumi makiko? even though the emphasis was on the investigation, there was still enough development on the characters themselves to add a bit of familiarity into the story.. though the storyline is a little predictable, it's a show worth watching if you would like to learn more about tax evasion stuff.. i finally understand the meaning of [money laundering].. =P love the cast..!! tominaga-kun..