Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case
1983, Japanese. Directed by Keiichirō Yoshida.
In Edo's autumn, a wave of murders hits, targeting those linked to an old case. A young man, Utaro, takes charge, but Dobu's love interest is involved.
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- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 11 February 1983
- Original title
- 岡っ引どぶ４ 謎の凧あげ連続殺人事件
- Country
- Japan
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Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case: quick answers
What should I watch before Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case?
Watch Private Detective DOBU 1 (1981), Private Detective DOBU 2: The Kyoto Murder Case (1982), and Private Detective DOBU 3: The Exile Island Murder Case (1982) first.
What comes after Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case?
Next in the series: Private Detective DOBU 5: The Pinwheel Murder Case (1983) and Private Detective DOBU 6: The Origami Murder Case (1983).
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How long is Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case?
Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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If you liked Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case, try Samurai Marathon, Tenchu!, Chûshingura.
Who directed Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case?
Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case (1983) was directed by Keiichirō Yoshida and stars Kunie Tanaka, Kirin Kiki, Hisako Manda.