Dirty Pair (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Series · ★ 7.6

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Released in 1985, Dirty Pair is an animation, comedy, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. The semi-coherent adventures of two teenage intergalactic private eyes, Kei and Yuri. Members of Trouble Consultant team 234, their code name is 'Lovely Angels'. However, they're better known – universe-wide, in fact – as the 'Dirty Pair', a moniker they're not fond of. Their arrival at the scene is always a source of hope and dread, since they always solve the case, but wherever they go, something gets destroyed, up to and including entire planets. Luckily for them – but not so much for the universe – there's typically some extenuating circumstances that support their oft-uttered phrase, "It's not our fault".

Who’s in it. Dirty Pair stars Kyoko Tongu as Kei, Saeko Shimazu as Yuri, Ikuya Sawaki as Goolley and Shin Mori as Calico, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Dirty Pair has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dirty Pair page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dirty Pair tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dirty Pair (1985)?
In US, Dirty Pair is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dirty Pair worth watching?
Dirty Pair holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Dirty Pair?
Dirty Pair stars Kyoko Tongu, Saeko Shimazu, Ikuya Sawaki, Shin Mori and Jurota Kosugi.
When was Dirty Pair released?
Dirty Pair was released in 1985.