Let's make this birthday one to remember.

81 years old (Born on August 01, 1943)

Happy Birthday, Tamura Masakazu! Another year older and still solving life's mysteries with the charm of Furuhata Ninzaburō. Your iconic portrayal has taught us that every puzzle can be solved—with wit, style, and a perfectly timed eyebrow raise.

From your clever interrogations to those unforgettable monologues breaking the fourth wall—your performances remain timeless classics we revisit again and again. May this birthday bring you as much joy as you've given audiences over decades of brilliant detective work (and impeccable suits). Here's hoping no one tries hiding candles from Japan's favorite sleuth; you'd solve it instantly anyway!