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Private Detective DOBU 1

7.019811h 31mMovieActionDrama

Dobu (Kunie Tanaka) used to be a soldier but now is a private detective. Three vagrants were killed in a shrine, and Dobu found out that those three had a grudge on a timber whole seller, Hinokiya. He reunited with Zirokichi (Takeo Chii),…

DirectorYūsuke Watanabe
WriterYūsuke Watanabe

Where to watch

Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 6 other countries

Private Detective DOBU 1 isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Australia, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and 2 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Yūsuke Watanabe

KTKunie Tanaka
Kunie Tanaka
Dobu
KKKirin Kiki
Kirin Kiki
Sen
FO
Fujita Okamoto
MHMikijiro Hira
Mikijiro Hira
TCTakeo Chii
Takeo Chii
Jirokichi the Rat
TMTetsuo Morishita
Tetsuo Morishita

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Private Detective DOBU 1 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Private Detective DOBU 1?

Private Detective DOBU 1 isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in Australia, Canada and United Kingdom and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Private Detective DOBU 1 on Netflix?

No, Private Detective DOBU 1 is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is Private Detective DOBU 1 on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Private Detective DOBU 1 isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch Private Detective DOBU 1 for free?

Private Detective DOBU 1 isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to Private Detective DOBU 1?

Yes — Private Detective DOBU 1 is followed by Private Detective DOBU 2: The Kyoto Murder Case (1982) in the Private Detective Dobu - Historical Drama Special.

Is there a prequel to Private Detective DOBU 1?

Private Detective DOBU 1 is the first film in the Private Detective Dobu - Historical Drama Special.

Is Private Detective DOBU 1 part of a trilogy?

No — Private Detective DOBU 1 is part of the Private Detective Dobu - Historical Drama Special, which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the Private Detective Dobu - Historical Drama Special?

There are 6 films in the Private Detective Dobu - Historical Drama Special: Private Detective DOBU 1 (1981), 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), Private Detective DOBU 5: The Pinwheel Murder Case (1983) and Private Detective DOBU 6: The Origami Murder Case (1983).