

Private Detective DOBU 6: The Origami Murder Case
1983, Japanese. Directed by Keiichirō Yoshida.
A spree of murders in the city targets peddlers and komuso monks, all killed in the same method. Dobu investigates after a ronin's death with a unique clue.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 29 December 1983
- Original title
- 岡っ引どぶ6 -折鶴殺人事件-
- Country
- Japan
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Private Detective DOBU 6: The Origami Murder Case: quick answers
What should I watch before Private Detective DOBU 6: The Origami Murder Case?
Watch Private Detective DOBU 2: The Kyoto Murder Case (1982), Private Detective DOBU 3: The Exile Island Murder Case (1982), Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case (1983), and Private Detective DOBU 5: The Pinwheel Murder Case (1983) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
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How long is Private Detective DOBU 6: The Origami Murder Case?
Private Detective DOBU 6: The Origami Murder Case runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Private Detective DOBU 6: The Origami Murder Case isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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If you liked Private Detective DOBU 6: The Origami Murder Case, try Rurouni Kenshin: The Final, Samurai Marathon, Tenchu!.
Who directed Private Detective DOBU 6: The Origami Murder Case?
Private Detective DOBU 6: The Origami Murder Case (1983) was directed by Keiichirō Yoshida and stars Mikijiro Hira, Kirin Kiki, Koichi Miura.