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Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case

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In Edo's autumn, a wave of murders hits, targeting those linked to an old case. A young man, Utaro, takes charge, but Dobu's love interest is involved.

DirectorKeiichirō Yoshida

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Cast · Directed by Keiichirō Yoshida

KTKunie Tanaka
Kunie Tanaka
Dobu
KKKirin Kiki
Kirin Kiki
Sen
HMHisako Manda
Hisako Manda
Osawa
MHMikijiro Hira
Mikijiro Hira
KMKoichi Miura
Koichi Miura

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Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case?

Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case is streaming on Hoopla and Xumo Play in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case on Netflix?

No, Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Xumo Play.

Is Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Hoopla and Xumo Play instead.

Where can I watch Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case for free?

Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Xumo Play in United States.

Is there a sequel to Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case?

Yes — Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case is followed by Private Detective DOBU 5: The Pinwheel Murder Case (1983) in the Private Detective Dobu - Historical Drama Special.

Is there a prequel to Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case?

Yes — Private Detective DOBU 3: The Exile Island Murder Case (1982) comes before Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case in the Private Detective Dobu - Historical Drama Special.

Is Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case part of a trilogy?

No — Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case 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).