Ouroboros (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Series · ★ 7.2

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Released in 2015, Ouroboros is a mystery, drama and crime series.

What it’s about. "Ouroboros" is an ancient symbol that depicts a snake eating its own tail - meaning infinity. Based on a popular comic, a clumsy detective and a cool gang stand up to true evil. Ikuo and Tatsuya grew up in a children's orphanage together. When their favorite teacher, Yuiko, is murdered, a policeman wearing a gold watch covers up the incident. Ikuo and Tatsuya promise each other to avenge their teacher someday. Twenty years later, Ikuo is a detective in Shinjuku second police station investigating various cases with elite detective - Mizuki, while smart and handsome Tatsuya has become one of the top members of a gang group.

Who’s in it. Ouroboros stars Toma Ikuta as Ryuzaki Ikuo, Shun Oguri as Danno Tatsuya, Juri Ueno as Hibino Mizuki and Yoh Yoshida as Tachibana Tomiko, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Ouroboros has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ouroboros page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ouroboros tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Stranger Things, House and Riverdale.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ouroboros (2015)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ouroboros change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Ouroboros worth watching?
Ouroboros holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Ouroboros?
Ouroboros stars Toma Ikuta, Shun Oguri, Juri Ueno, Yoh Yoshida and Tsuyoshi Muro.
When was Ouroboros released?
Ouroboros was released in 2015.