Shibatora (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 2008, Shibatora is a comedy and crime series.
What it’s about. No matter how you look at him, Taketora Shibata (Teppei KOIKE) is just a quiet, ordinary junior high student. He looks so vulnerable that bullies try to rip him off on the streets, but he is actually a police detective and an expert swordsman in kendo. Taketora has a special to see the "hands of death" around people whose life is nearing the end. One day, Taketora is assigned on undercover operations. He sneaks into a high school, a maid cafe and a juvenile detention center... With the cooperation from his various friends, he gets to the bottom of the matters.
Who’s in it. Shibatora stars Teppei Koike as Taketora Shibata, Suzuka Ohgo as Mizuki Hosho, Shige Uchida as Kantaro Nanbara and Miki Maya as Sakura Chiba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Shibatora 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 Shibatora page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shibatora tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shibatora (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shibatora change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shibatora worth watching?
- Shibatora holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shibatora?
- Shibatora stars Teppei Koike, Suzuka Ohgo, Shige Uchida, Miki Maya and Naohito Fujiki.
- When was Shibatora released?
- Shibatora was released in 2008.