TV series

Private Detective Dobu

Name: Private Detective Dobu
Genre: Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure
Cast: Kunie Tanaka, Shikan Nakamura VIII, Takeo Chii, Kirin Kiki

1991, Japanese, on Fuji TV.

Dobu, an unconventional detective, teams up with Yoriki Samon to solve crimes in Yaoyacho, Edo, showcasing their courage and detective skills.

Crime Drama Action & Adventure

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Seasons: 1
Episodes: 7
Episode length: Varies
Status: Ended in 1991

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S1 E7: Murder Case: Prepared Short Metal Truncheon

Aired 22 May 1991

Seasons 1

Season 1

1991 · 7 episodes

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First aired: 10 April 1991
Last aired: 22 May 1991
Network: Fuji TV
Original title: 岡っ引どぶ
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
Type: Scripted

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Private Detective Dobu has 1 season and 7 episodes.

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