AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo 2002
What is AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo?
AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo is a Japanese television detective series that first aired on TV Asahi. The series follows Detective Ukyo Sugishita and his partner as they solve cases as part of the Special Task Unit of the MPD.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 461
- Runtime
- 111 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 9, 2002
- Last aired
- Mar 11, 2026
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- tv asahi
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Mystery
- Updated
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AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo is a Japanese television detective series that first aired on TV Asahi. The series follows Detective Ukyo Sugishita and his partner as they solve cases as part of the Special Task Unit of the MPD. Detective Ukyo Sugishita confronts crime on the basis of his own convictions and has a partner that works for him in the Special Task Unit. For the first 7 seasons, Ukyo's first partner is Kaoru Kameyama, a good-natured, hot-tempered, straightforward and somewhat scattered detective. Beginning in Season 8, Takeru Kanbe replaces Kameyama as Ukyo's partner, and is described as a lanky, cool, conceited and confident detective. The series has been adapted into several films, including AIBOU: The Movie and AIBOU: X-DAY. The show has been ongoing for many years, with different partners working alongside Detective Sugishita, including Toru Kai from Season 11 to Season 13.
Should you watch it?
“A principled detective and his rotating partners solve crimes in Tokyo.”
- Strong central character with clear moral compass
- Evolving partnerships add fresh dynamics
- Realistic police procedural elements
- Partners change significantly which may disrupt viewer attachment
- Long runtime may feel slow to some
You enjoy thoughtful detective dramas with strong character development.
Suitable for mature audiences who appreciate procedural storytelling and character interaction.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 9, 2002
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 16, 2002
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 23, 2002
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 30, 2002
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 6, 2002
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 13, 2002
- E7 Episode 7 Core Nov 20, 2002
- E8 Episode 8 Core Nov 27, 2002
- E9 Episode 9 Core Dec 4, 2002
- E10 Episode 10 Core Dec 11, 2002
- E11 Episode 11 Mytharc Dec 18, 2002
- E12 Episode 12 Mytharc Dec 25, 2002
Season 2 · 21 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 8, 2003
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 15, 2003
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 29, 2003
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 5, 2003
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 12, 2003
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 19, 2003
- E7 Episode 7 Core Nov 26, 2003
- E8 Episode 8 Core Dec 3, 2003
- E9 Episode 9 Core Dec 10, 2003
- E10 Episode 10 Core Dec 17, 2003
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jan 7, 2004
- E12 Episode 12 Core Jan 14, 2004
- E13 Episode 13 Core Jan 21, 2004
- E14 Episode 14 Core Jan 28, 2004
- E15 Episode 15 Core Feb 4, 2004
- E16 Episode 16 Core Feb 11, 2004
- E17 Episode 17 Core Feb 18, 2004
- E18 Episode 18 Core Feb 25, 2004
- E19 Episode 19 Core Mar 3, 2004
- E20 Episode 20 Mytharc Mar 10, 2004
- E21 Episode 21 Mytharc Mar 17, 2004
Season 3 · 19 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 13, 2004
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 20, 2004
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 27, 2004
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 10, 2004
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 24, 2004
- E6 Episode 6 Core Dec 1, 2004
- E7 Episode 7 Core Dec 8, 2004
- E8 Episode 8 Core Dec 15, 2004
- E9 Episode 9 Core Jan 5, 2005
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jan 12, 2005
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jan 19, 2005
- E12 Episode 12 Core Jan 26, 2005
- E13 Episode 13 Core Feb 2, 2005
- E14 Episode 14 Core Feb 16, 2005
- E15 Episode 15 Core Feb 23, 2005
- E16 Episode 16 Core Mar 2, 2005
- E17 Episode 17 Core Mar 9, 2005
- E18 Episode 18 Mytharc Mar 16, 2005
- E19 Episode 19 Mytharc Mar 23, 2005
Season 4 · 21 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 12, 2005
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 19, 2005
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 26, 2005
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 2, 2005
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 9, 2005
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 16, 2005
- E7 Episode 7 Core Nov 23, 2005
- E8 Episode 8 Core Nov 30, 2005
- E9 Episode 9 Core Dec 7, 2005
- E10 Episode 10 Core Dec 14, 2005
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jan 1, 2006
- E12 Episode 12 Core Jan 11, 2006
- E13 Episode 13 Core Jan 18, 2006
- E14 Episode 14 Core Jan 25, 2006
- E15 Episode 15 Core Feb 1, 2006
- E16 Episode 16 Core Feb 8, 2006
- E17 Episode 17 Core Feb 15, 2006
- E18 Episode 18 Core Feb 22, 2006
- E19 Episode 19 Core Mar 1, 2006
- E20 Episode 20 Mytharc Mar 8, 2006
- E21 Episode 21 Mytharc Mar 15, 2006
Season 5 · 20 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 11, 2006
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 18, 2006
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 25, 2006
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 1, 2006
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 8, 2006
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 15, 2006
- E7 Episode 7 Core Nov 22, 2006
- E8 Episode 8 Core Nov 29, 2006
- E9 Episode 9 Core Dec 6, 2006
- E10 Episode 10 Core Dec 13, 2006
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jan 1, 2007
- E12 Episode 12 Core Jan 10, 2007
- E13 Episode 13 Core Jan 17, 2007
- E14 Episode 14 Core Jan 24, 2007
- E15 Episode 15 Core Jan 31, 2007
- E16 Episode 16 Core Feb 7, 2007
- E17 Episode 17 Core Feb 14, 2007
- E18 Episode 18 Core Feb 28, 2007
- E19 Episode 19 Mytharc Mar 7, 2007
- E20 Episode 20 Mytharc Mar 14, 2007
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main characters in AIBOU?
The main character is Detective Ukyo Sugishita, a principled investigator in the Special Task Unit. His partners change over time, starting with Kaoru Kameyama for the first seven seasons.
How many seasons does AIBOU have?
The series has run for multiple seasons since its premiere, with ongoing episodes through at least season thirteen mentioned.
Is AIBOU based on a manga or novel?
No, it is an original television series produced by TV Asahi.
Are there any movies based on AIBOU?
Yes, there are several films adapted from the series including AIBOU: The Movie and AIBOU: CSI Files.
What makes AIBOU different from other detective shows?
Its focus on the evolving partnership between detectives and the procedural realism of police work within the Special Task Unit.