Detective Novice
未満警察 ミッドナイトランナー
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Totally inexperienced, all they have to fall back on are their youth, passion, and the lessons they're learning in class--and yet the two are already getting dragged into a string of complex cases. But thanks to the help of classmates and full-fledged detectives, they begin to solve one crime after another. Polar opposites end up complementing each other's shortcomings as they combine action with deductive reasoning in this comical yet serious police drama so fast-paced, it'll leave you breathless.
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Season 1
Episode 1
Ichinose Jiro and Honma Kai starts off as roommates at the police academy at Katanozaka campus. The classes are taught by Katanozaka Yuzuru, who at one point was an excellent criminal profiler, but got demoted due to speaking out against his superiors. His assistant is Oikawa Ranko, a strict and hard-ass instructor.
Episode 2
Jiro and Kai are finally allowed to leave the academy on the weekend and the first thing they do is… set up a double date! However, the girls they found on a dating app never shows up and as they find other girls to hit on, they witness a kidnapping!
Episode 3
Jiro and Kai managed to outrun both a group of thugs and their car… to reach a police officer, who helped them contact their instructor. They took their instructor and another detective to the scene but there was nothing left. According to the instructor, there’s nothing else to do but leave things to the headquarter. Jiro and Kai, however, can’t just sit still and do nothing…
Episode 4
Kai and Jiro’s classmate, Sayaka, is having a hard time keeping up with the police academy and she posts online that she “wants to die”. A man who goes by Yubitomo Yubisuke reaches out to her and offers to listen to her problems. She agrees to meet him but…
Episode 5
On Kai and Jiro’s first day out after their probation period, they show up at a club in the middle of a drug bust. Later, they learn that the police is chasing after the ringleader of the drug dealers, who also turns out to be Jiro’s childhood friend. The police asks Jiro and Kai for help, and thus they go on their first undercover mission.
Episode 6
The case that caused Detective Katanozaka to become a police academy instructor is finally revealed… And of course, Kai and Jiro are caught up in it again. They get taken hostage inside the police academy building.
Episode 7
Jiro and Kai decides they’re going to help the Tenma siblings prove their father’s innocence. Jiro is allowed to leave the room in exchange for the new SAT member who arrived. Upon hearing Jiro’s plan, Takanozaka volunteers to become a hostage so he can go into the classroom and brainstorm with Kai.
Episode 8
Jiro and Kai have finally started their on-site training! They are dispatched to South Kanagawa Koban (neighborhood police station) and… immediately put into a room to do nothing. Unbeknownst to them, Yanagida had called ahead and told the police officers to keep a tight watch on Jiro and Kai! However, of course, the two troublemakers find a way out of there and in the middle of another tricky case.
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About Detective Novice
Totally inexperienced, all they have to fall back on are their youth, passion, and the lessons they're learning in class--and yet the two are already getting dragged into a string of complex cases. But thanks to the help of classmates and full-fledged detectives, they begin to solve one crime after another. Polar opposites end up complementing each other's shortcomings as they combine action with deductive reasoning in this comical yet serious police drama so fast-paced, it'll leave you breathless. Across 1 season and 10 episodes, originally airing on Nippon TV.
Detective Novice Cast and Characters
The cast features Kento Nakajima (as Kai Honma), Sho Hirano (as Jiro Ichinose), Yuri Nakamura (as 稻西结衣 Yui Inanishi), Yūsuke Iseya (as Yuzuru Katanosaka), and Shieri Ohata (as Fuyumi Tachibana). Their performances are a major reason Detective Novice has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Detective Novice NowWhy People Are Watching Detective Novice
Detective Novice flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently, action sequences that don't feel cheap, and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Detective Novice
Where can I watch Detective Novice online for free?
You can watch Detective Novice online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How many episodes does Detective Novice have?
Detective Novice has 10 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Detective Novice good? What's the rating?
Detective Novice holds a 6.4/10 rating based on 5 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Detective Novice?
The main cast includes Kento Nakajima, Sho Hirano, Yuri Nakamura, and Yūsuke Iseya, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Detective Novice available in Japanese?
Yes — Detective Novice was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Detective Novice released?
Detective Novice first aired in 2020.
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Where can I watch Detective Novice for free?
You can watch Detective Novice online for free on Bowood.TV. All 10 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Detective Novice have?
Detective Novice currently has 1 season and a total of 10 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Detective Novice about?
Totally inexperienced, all they have to fall back on are their youth, passion, and the lessons they're learning in class--and yet the two are already getting dragged into a string of complex cases. But thanks to the help of classmates and full-fledged detectives, they begin to solve one crime after another. Polar op… It belongs to the Action & Adventure, Comedy, Crime genres.
In which language is Detective Novice originally available?
Detective Novice was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Detective Novice first released?
Detective Novice first premiered on June 27, 2020 (2020). The series has since concluded its run.
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