AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo (2002)
AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo is streaming in Japan on TELESA Amazon Channel.
The verdict
AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo stayed short of the ratings needed to call this Japanese series either way. Episode length hovers around 111 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on TELESA Amazon Channel.
Is it worth starting?
This is 25 seasons deep — Japanese drama with crime threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
Detective Ukyo Sugishita confronts crime on the basis of his own convictions. He has a partner that works for him in the Special Task Unit. For the first 7 seasons, Ukyo’s first partner is Kaoru Kameyama. He is a good-natured, hot-tempered, straightforward and somewhat scattered detective. Beginning in Season 8, Takeru Kanbe replaces Kameyama. Contrary to his predecessor, Takeru is a lanky, cool, conceited and confident detective. From Season 11 to Season 13, Ukyo’s partner is a young detective Toru Kai. Toru is a son of Deputy Director-General of The National Police Agency.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~111 min per episode |
| Genre | Drama / Crime |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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