Maternity Leave Detective is streaming on NHK On Demand Amazon Channel in Japan. Availability checked 23 June 2026.
Where to watch Maternity Leave Detective
🇯🇵 Japan
Good to know
- Release date
- 2023-04-18
- Runtime
- 45m
- Language
- Japanese
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Network
- NHK G, NHK BS Premium
- Status
- Ended
About Maternity Leave Detective
Maternity Leave Detective is a 2023 web series in the Drama and Mystery genres, starring Daichi Kaneko, Atsuko Maeda and Kie Kitano. It spans 1 season and 10 episodes, and originally aired on NHK G and NHK BS Premium. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Maternity Leave Detective in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Akizuki Haruto, a police detective on childcare leave, finds himself solving cases using the hints he notices while raising his infant son, Ren, in this light mystery. Along with his wife Saki, Haruto is navigating the challenges of parenthood when he is unexpectedly taken hostage during a robbery. Despite the tense situation, Haruto uses his keen observation skills to gather clues and secretly calls his own police division for assistance. However, as he deals with the unfolding events, he must also attend to Ren's needs, including diaper changes and feeding times, adding a unique twist to his crime-solving endeavors.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Maternity Leave Detective in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Maternity Leave Detective on NHK On Demand Amazon Channel.
Is Maternity Leave Detective on Netflix?+
Maternity Leave Detective is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on NHK On Demand Amazon Channel.
How many seasons of Maternity Leave Detective are there?+
Maternity Leave Detective has 1 season and 10 episodes in total.
Who stars in Maternity Leave Detective?+
Maternity Leave Detective stars Daichi Kaneko, Atsuko Maeda, Kie Kitano, Rena Takeda and Kizuki.
When did Maternity Leave Detective come out?+
Maternity Leave Detective is a 2023 web series.
What genre is Maternity Leave Detective?+
Maternity Leave Detective is Drama and Mystery series.
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