Dangerous Detective 1986
What is Dangerous Detective?
Dangerous Detective is a Japanese television drama series that aired on Nippon Television between 1986 and 1987. Also known by the shortened title AbuDeka, the program features actors Hiroshi Tachi and Kyohei Shibata in the lead roles.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 76
- Runtime
- 54 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 5, 1986
- Last aired
- Mar 31, 1989
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Nippon TV
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Dangerous Detective is a Japanese television drama series that aired on Nippon Television between 1986 and 1987. Also known by the shortened title AbuDeka, the program features actors Hiroshi Tachi and Kyohei Shibata in the lead roles. The narrative centers on two detectives, Takayama and Oshita, who serve at the Naka-ku branch of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police. The series achieved significant popularity during its broadcast run, which eventually led to the production of various spin-off television series, feature films, and books based on the original show. As a police drama, the series focuses on the professional activities and partnership of its two main characters within their designated jurisdiction. The production remains notable for its influence on subsequent media iterations and its established place in Japanese television history. By documenting the work of these specific detectives, the show created a lasting franchise that expanded well beyond its initial television broadcast period. The program is recognized for its longevity and its impact on the crime drama genre in Japan.
Should you watch it?
“Two charismatic detectives chase crime in 1980s Japan.”
- Charismatic lead duo
- Classic 80s Japanese police drama
- Spawned successful film and book franchise
- Only two seasons
- May feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy retro buddy-cop dramas with charismatic Japanese detectives.
Suitable for general audiences; contains typical police procedural action without extreme violence.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 51 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Rampage Mytharc Oct 5, 1986
- E2 Rescue Core Oct 12, 1986
- E3 Incitement Core Oct 19, 1986
- E4 Turnaround Core Oct 26, 1986
- E5 Raid Core Nov 2, 1986
- E6 Temptation Core Nov 9, 1986
- E7 Target Core Nov 16, 1986
- E8 Masquerade Core Nov 23, 1986
- E9 Ambush Core Nov 30, 1986
- E10 Collision Core Dec 7, 1986
- E11 Ambush Core Dec 14, 1986
- E12 Impulse Core Dec 21, 1986
- E13 Pursuit Core Dec 28, 1986
- E14 Deadly Struggle Core Jan 4, 1987
- E15 Persuasion Core Jan 11, 1987
- E16 Miscalculation Core Jan 18, 1987
- E17 Mistrust Core Jan 25, 1987
- E18 Stimulation Core Feb 1, 1987
- E19 Infiltration Core Feb 8, 1987
- E20 Reclaim Core Feb 15, 1987
- E21 Episode 21 Core Feb 22, 1987
- E22 Episode 22 Core Mar 1, 1987
- E23 Episode 23 Core Mar 8, 1987
- E24 Episode 24 Core Mar 15, 1987
- E25 Episode 25 Core Mar 22, 1987
- E26 Episode 26 Core Apr 5, 1987
- E27 Episode 27 Core Apr 12, 1987
- E28 Episode 28 Core Apr 19, 1987
- E29 Episode 29 Core Apr 26, 1987
- E30 Episode 30 Core May 3, 1987
- E31 Episode 31 Core May 10, 1987
- E32 Episode 32 Core May 17, 1987
- E33 Episode 33 Core May 24, 1987
- E34 Episode 34 Core May 31, 1987
- E35 Episode 35 Core Jun 7, 1987
- E36 Episode 36 Core Jun 14, 1987
- E37 Episode 37 Core Jun 21, 1987
- E38 Episode 38 Core Jun 28, 1987
- E39 Episode 39 Core Jul 5, 1987
- E40 Episode 40 Core Jul 12, 1987
- E41 Episode 41 Core Jul 19, 1987
- E42 Episode 42 Core Jul 26, 1987
- E43 Episode 43 Core Aug 2, 1987
- E44 Episode 44 Core Aug 9, 1987
- E45 Episode 45 Core Aug 16, 1987
- E46 Episode 46 Core Aug 23, 1987
- E47 Episode 47 Core Aug 30, 1987
- E48 Episode 48 Core Sep 6, 1987
- E49 Confusion Core Sep 13, 1987
- E50 Episode 50 Mytharc Sep 20, 1987
- E51 Episode 51 Mytharc Sep 27, 1987
Season 2 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 7, 1988
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 14, 1988
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 21, 1988
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 28, 1988
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 4, 1988
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 11, 1988
- E7 Episode 7 Core Nov 18, 1988
- E8 Episode 8 Core Nov 25, 1988
- E9 Episode 9 Core Dec 2, 1988
- E10 Episode 10 Core Dec 9, 1988
- E11 Episode 11 Core Dec 16, 1988
- E12 Episode 12 Core Dec 23, 1988
- E13 Episode 13 Core Jan 6, 1989
- E14 Episode 14 Core Jan 13, 1989
- E15 Episode 15 Core Jan 20, 1989
- E16 Episode 16 Core Jan 27, 1989
- E17 Episode 17 Core Feb 3, 1989
- E18 Episode 18 Core Feb 10, 1989
- E19 Episode 19 Core Feb 17, 1989
- E20 Episode 20 Core Feb 24, 1989
- E21 Episode 21 Core Mar 3, 1989
- E22 Episode 22 Core Mar 10, 1989
- E23 Episode 23 Core Mar 17, 1989
- E24 Episode 24 Mytharc Mar 24, 1989
- E25 Episode 25 Mytharc Mar 31, 1989
Frequently asked questions
What is Dangerous Detective about?
It is a Japanese television drama that follows detectives Takayama and Oshita of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police.
When did the series originally air?
The series aired on Nippon Television from 1986 to 1987.
Who are the main actors?
The lead roles are played by Hiroshi Tachi and Kyohei Shibata.
Did the series lead to other media?
Yes, it spawned films, spin‑off series, and books.
Which network broadcast the show?
It was broadcast by Nippon Television.
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