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Private Detective Dobu

19911 seasonTV SeriesCrimeDramaAction & Adventure

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

DirectorKeiichirō Yoshida

WriterKikuma Shimoiizaka

Where to watch

Xumo Play

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1

Murder case: The devil's little box

Apr 10, 1991

E2

Murder Case: The Drift Island

Apr 17, 1991

E3

Murder Case: Flame Little Town

Apr 24, 1991

E4

Murder Case: Mysterious Consecutive Kites

May 1, 1991

E5

Murder Case: Kyoto

May 8, 1991

E6

Murder Case: Village of Hot Spring

May 15, 1991

E7

Murder Case: Prepared Short Metal Truncheon

May 22, 1991

Cast · Directed by Keiichirō Yoshida

Kunie Tanaka

Shikan Nakamura VIII

Shikan Nakamura VIII

Takeo Chii

Kirin Kiki

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Private Detective Dobu — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Private Detective Dobu?

Private Detective Dobu is streaming on Xumo Play in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Private Detective Dobu on Netflix?

No, Private Detective Dobu is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Xumo Play.

Is Private Detective Dobu on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Private Detective Dobu isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Xumo Play instead.

Where can I watch Private Detective Dobu for free?

Private Detective Dobu is available to stream free (with ads) on Xumo Play in United States.

How many seasons are in Private Detective Dobu?

Private Detective Dobu has 1 season in total (7 episodes). The series concluded in 1991.

Are all episodes of Private Detective Dobu out yet?

Yes — all 7 episodes across 1 season of Private Detective Dobu are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Private Detective Dobu?

No — Private Detective Dobu ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.