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Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories

1968·Show
52Episodes in1Season
IMDb7.0

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Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, mystery, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The series follows the adventures of Sabu, a young Edo bakufu investigator traveling with the blind master swordsman Ichi. In their travels, they assist the common people in solving mysteries and righting wrongs (usually committed by bandits or corrupt officials). Sabu is engaged to Midori, the daughter of his boss, who works as a police officer for the Tokugawa shogunate.
Historical MysteryEdo PeriodSamurai ActionDetective DuoSocial JusticeClassic AnimeTraditional JapanEpisodicIntriguing

Crew

Directed by:
Rintaro

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 52 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

When did Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories air?

It ran from 1968 to 1969 and has ended.

What language is Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.