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Kao

6.520031 seasonTV SeriesCrimeDramaMystery

A drama set in a police department depicts how a woman grows and matures as a human being as she suffers from the gap between reality and ideals in an environment where women are looked down upon. Mizuho Hirano, a woman police officer…

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Kao isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Apr 8, 2003
E2
Episode 2
Apr 15, 2003
E3
Episode 3
Apr 22, 2003
E4
Episode 4
Apr 29, 2003
E5
Episode 5
May 6, 2003
E6
Episode 6
May 13, 2003
E7
Episode 7
May 20, 2003
E8
Episode 8
May 27, 2003
E9
Episode 9
Jun 3, 2003
E10
Episode 10
Jun 10, 2003
E11
Episode 11
Jun 24, 2003

Cast

YNYukie Nakama
Yukie Nakama
Mizuho Hirano（平野 瑞穂）
JOJoe Odagiri
Joe Odagiri
Kousuke Nishijima（西島 耕輔）
KKKotomi Kyono
Kotomi Kyono
Kanako Kanzaki（神崎 加奈子）
KKKen Kaito
Ken Kaito
Hideo Uchimura（内村 秀夫）
KYKimiko Yo
Kimiko Yo
Kyoko Higuchi（樋口 京子）
HSHiroshi Shinagawa
Hiroshi Shinagawa
Shogo Ozaki（尾崎 省吾）
MKMami Kurosaka
Mami Kurosaka
Sakiko Aida（相田 咲子）
RTRitsuko Tanaka
Ritsuko Tanaka
Yuko Nanao（七尾 友子）
KYKenichi Yajima
Kenichi Yajima
Ken Kameda（亀田 賢）
TTTetsushi Tanaka
Tetsushi Tanaka
Koji Komatsu（小松 浩二）
TMToru Masuoka
Toru Masuoka
Takeshi Tsuruta（鶴田 猛）
TMTakeshi Masu
Takeshi Masu
Eiichi Honma（本間 英一）

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Kao — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Kao?

Kao isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Kao on Netflix?

No, Kao is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Kao on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Kao isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Kao for free?

Kao isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in Kao?

Kao has 1 season in total (11 episodes). The series concluded in 2003.

Are all episodes of Kao out yet?

Yes — all 11 episodes across 1 season of Kao are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Kao?

No — Kao ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.