Aibou

Aibou (2002- )

To Be DeterminedScripted showDrama, Crime

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. Currently working with Ukyo is a young detective Toru Kai, who first appears in Season 11. Toru is a son of Deputy Director-General of The National Police Agency. But he became a detective by his own effort.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 21:00 (55 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S23E19Monster and Holy Sword - Final BattleMar 12, 2025
S23E18Monster and Holy SwordMar 5, 2025
S23E17The Stolen CorpseFeb 26, 2025
S23E16Flowers don't choose where to bloomFeb 19, 2025
S23E15Castle RingFeb 12, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Aibou premiere?

Aibou premiered on October 9, 2002.

Who are the main characters in Aibou?

The main characters in Aibou are two detectives, Ukyo Sugishita and Kaoru Kameyama.

What is the main setting of Aibou?

The main setting of Aibou is the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Special Investigation Division.

What is the genre of Aibou?

The genre of Aibou is mystery and police procedural.

Who are the creators of Aibou?

Aibou was created by Yasuhiro Koshimizu and Ryota Kosawa.

What is the meaning of 'Aibou'?

'Aibou' means 'partner' or 'companion' in Japanese.

How many episodes does the first season of Aibou have?

The first season of Aibou has 12 episodes.

Who composed the theme song for Aibou?

The theme song for Aibou was composed by Naoki Sato.

Did Aibou win any awards?

Yes, Aibou won the Best Television Drama Award at the 42nd Television Drama Academy Awards in 2003.

Was Aibou adapted into any other format?

Yes, Aibou was adapted into a movie and several spin-off dramas.

What is the movie adaptation of Aibou called?

The movie adaptation of Aibou is called 'Aibou: The Movie'.

Who directed 'Aibou: The Movie'?

'Aibou: The Movie' was directed by Seiji Izumi.

What is the name of the first spin-off drama of Aibou?

The first spin-off drama of Aibou is called 'Aibou: Tokyo Detective Duo'.

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Characters

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Also known as

  • AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo
  • Partners
  • 相棒 (Japan)
  • Напарники (Russian Federation)

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