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Kinako - The Story of an Apprentice Police Dog

7.020101h 53mMovieDramaFamily

Based on the true story of a female dog trainer, Kyoko Mochizuki, nicknamed "Anko", and a Labrador retriever which repeatedly fails the police dog trials despite numerous tries. Kyoko Mochizuki is an 18-year-old girl who dreams of becoming…

DirectorYoshinori Kobayashi

WritersHideya Hamada·Kito Tawara

ProducersIto Jingo·Kazutaka Akimoto

Where to watch

Not available in Australia

Streaming in 1 other country

Kinako - The Story of an Apprentice Police Dog isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

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Kinako - The Story of an Apprentice Police Dog — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Kinako - The Story of an Apprentice Police Dog?

Kinako - The Story of an Apprentice Police Dog isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Kinako - The Story of an Apprentice Police Dog on Netflix?

No, Kinako - The Story of an Apprentice Police Dog is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Kinako - The Story of an Apprentice Police Dog on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Kinako - The Story of an Apprentice Police Dog isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Kinako - The Story of an Apprentice Police Dog for free?

Kinako - The Story of an Apprentice Police Dog isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is Kinako - The Story of an Apprentice Police Dog based on a true story?

Yes — Kinako - The Story of an Apprentice Police Dog is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).