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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 52
- Episode length
- 22 min
- Total watch time
- 19 h 4 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 3, 1968 – September 24, 1969
- Season
- Fall 1968
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Director
- Rintarou
- Original creator
- Shoutarou Ishinomori
- Music
- Takeo Yamashita
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Estimated watch time
19h 4m
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Seinen79%Achromatic79%Swordplay50%Historical50%Male Protagonist20%
TVFINISHED1968 FALL6.6 / 10 AniList score
Sabu & Ichi's Arrest Warrant
佐武と市捕物控• Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae
Synopsis
The series follows the adventures of Sabu, a young Edo bakufu investigator traveling with the blind master swordsman Ichi. In their travels, they assist the common people in solving mysteries and righting wrongs (usually committed by bandits or corrupt officials). Sabu is engaged to Midori, the daughter of his boss, who works as a police officer for the Tokugawa shogunate. (Source: Wikipedia)
Should you watch Sabu & Ichi's Arrest Warrant?
Sabu & Ichi's Arrest Warrant has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 66/100 — 57% of 250 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 535 AniList users who started it, 17.0% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 256 have finished it.
At roughly 19 h 4 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Drama — especially seinen, achromatic.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
52 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shoutarou Ishinomori
- Director
- Rintarou
- Character design
- Akio Sugino
- Character design
- Moribi Murano
- Music
- Takeo Yamashita
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae Pilot Film
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Sabu & Ichi's Arrest Warrant FAQ
How many episodes does Sabu & Ichi's Arrest Warrant have?
Sabu & Ichi's Arrest Warrant has 52 episodes of about 22 minutes each, roughly 19 h 4 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Sabu & Ichi's Arrest Warrant?
About 19 h 4 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 20 days.
Is Sabu & Ichi's Arrest Warrant finished?
Yes. Sabu & Ichi's Arrest Warrant has finished airing — the final episode aired September 24, 1969.
Is there a season 2 of Sabu & Ichi's Arrest Warrant?
No sequel is listed for Sabu & Ichi's Arrest Warrant as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Sabu & Ichi's Arrest Warrant based on a manga?
Yes. Sabu & Ichi's Arrest Warrant adapts the manga by Shoutarou Ishinomori.
Who animated Sabu & Ichi's Arrest Warrant?
Sabu & Ichi's Arrest Warrant was animated by Toei Animation and Mushi Production and directed by Rintarou.