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
Season 1 · 51 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Rampage Oct 5, 1986
- E2 Rescue Oct 12, 1986
- E3 Incitement Oct 19, 1986
- E4 Turnaround Oct 26, 1986
- E5 Raid Nov 2, 1986
- E6 Temptation Nov 9, 1986
- E7 Target Nov 16, 1986
- E8 Masquerade Nov 23, 1986
- E9 Ambush Nov 30, 1986
- E10 Collision Dec 7, 1986
- E11 Ambush Dec 14, 1986
- E12 Impulse Dec 21, 1986
- E13 Pursuit Dec 28, 1986
- E14 Deadly Struggle Jan 4, 1987
- E15 Persuasion Jan 11, 1987
- E16 Miscalculation Jan 18, 1987
- E17 Mistrust Jan 25, 1987
- E18 Stimulation Feb 1, 1987
- E19 Infiltration Feb 8, 1987
- E20 Reclaim Feb 15, 1987
- E21 Episode 21 Feb 22, 1987
- E22 Episode 22 Mar 1, 1987
- E23 Episode 23 Mar 8, 1987
- E24 Episode 24 Mar 15, 1987
- E25 Episode 25 Mar 22, 1987
- E26 Episode 26 Apr 5, 1987
- E27 Episode 27 Apr 12, 1987
- E28 Episode 28 Apr 19, 1987
- E29 Episode 29 Apr 26, 1987
- E30 Episode 30 May 3, 1987
- E31 Episode 31 May 10, 1987
- E32 Episode 32 May 17, 1987
- E33 Episode 33 May 24, 1987
- E34 Episode 34 May 31, 1987
- E35 Episode 35 Jun 7, 1987
- E36 Episode 36 Jun 14, 1987
- E37 Episode 37 Jun 21, 1987
- E38 Episode 38 Jun 28, 1987
- E39 Episode 39 Jul 5, 1987
- E40 Episode 40 Jul 12, 1987
- E41 Episode 41 Jul 19, 1987
- E42 Episode 42 Jul 26, 1987
- E43 Episode 43 Aug 2, 1987
- E44 Episode 44 Aug 9, 1987
- E45 Episode 45 Aug 16, 1987
- E46 Episode 46 Aug 23, 1987
- E47 Episode 47 Aug 30, 1987
- E48 Episode 48 Sep 6, 1987
- E49 Confusion Sep 13, 1987
- E50 Episode 50 Sep 20, 1987
- E51 Episode 51 Sep 27, 1987
Season 2 · 25 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Oct 7, 1988
- E2 Episode 2 Oct 14, 1988
- E3 Episode 3 Oct 21, 1988
- E4 Episode 4 Oct 28, 1988
- E5 Episode 5 Nov 4, 1988
- E6 Episode 6 Nov 11, 1988
- E7 Episode 7 Nov 18, 1988
- E8 Episode 8 Nov 25, 1988
- E9 Episode 9 Dec 2, 1988
- E10 Episode 10 Dec 9, 1988
- E11 Episode 11 Dec 16, 1988
- E12 Episode 12 Dec 23, 1988
- E13 Episode 13 Jan 6, 1989
- E14 Episode 14 Jan 13, 1989
- E15 Episode 15 Jan 20, 1989
- E16 Episode 16 Jan 27, 1989
- E17 Episode 17 Feb 3, 1989
- E18 Episode 18 Feb 10, 1989
- E19 Episode 19 Feb 17, 1989
- E20 Episode 20 Feb 24, 1989
- E21 Episode 21 Mar 3, 1989
- E22 Episode 22 Mar 10, 1989
- E23 Episode 23 Mar 17, 1989
- E24 Episode 24 Mar 24, 1989
- E25 Episode 25 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.