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Not rated yetGoodWatch scoreSummary
Dobu, an unconventional detective, teams up with Yoriki Samon to solve crimes in Yaoyacho, Edo, showcasing their courage and detective skills.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Binge-friendly
Where to watch
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At a glance
Reach
Streams in 2 countries
First aired
1991
April 10, 1991
Ended 1991
Genres
CrimeDramaAction & AdventureLanguage
Japanese
Original language
Made in
- Japan
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesLittle or none
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
4 of 4 · most episodes first
Directing · 1
- Keiichirō Yoshida Director
Writing · 2
- Kikuma Shimoiizaka Screenplay
- Renzaburō Shibata Novel
Camera · 1
- Masahiro Miyajima Director of Photography
Sound · 1
- Chūji Kinoshita Original Music Composer
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