The Kindaichi Case Files Anime Watch Guide
Anime
The Kindaichi Case Files manga series is written by Yōzaburō Kanari or Seimaru Amagi (depending on series) and illustrated by Fumiya Satō, the Kindaichi series was serialized in Kodansha's shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Magazine from October 1992 to October 2017, spanning a total of 76 tankōbon volumes. It is one of the earliest works in the mystery manga genre.
The series was adapted by Toei Animation into a feature film in 1996 and a 148-episode anime television series broadcast from 1997 to 2000. A second 47-episode anime television series adaptation, titled The Kindaichi Case Files R (Returns), was broadcast from 2014 to 2016.
In 1995, The Kindaichi Case Files won the 19th Kodansha Manga Award for shōnen. By June 2019, the manga had over 100 million copies in circulation, making it one of the best-selling manga series of all time.
The series was adapted by Toei Animation into a feature film in 1996 and a 148-episode anime television series broadcast from 1997 to 2000. A second 47-episode anime television series adaptation, titled The Kindaichi Case Files R (Returns), was broadcast from 2014 to 2016.
In 1995, The Kindaichi Case Files won the 19th Kodansha Manga Award for shōnen. By June 2019, the manga had over 100 million copies in circulation, making it one of the best-selling manga series of all time.
Movie, 1996,
1 ep
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The Kindaichi Case Files Movie 1: Opera House - The New Murder
It is based on the first Kindaichi Case Files light novel. It also serves as a pilot to the following TV Series.
It is based on the first Kindaichi Case Files light novel. It also serves as a pilot to the following TV Series.
TV, 1997,
148 eps
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Author:8
The Kindaichi Case Files
The TV series is based on the manga of the same name. It was a close adaptation of the manga, only making some minor changes here and there. It also adapt cases from Light novels, CD books and Mystery Tour (JR West).
The TV series is based on the manga of the same name. It was a close adaptation of the manga, only making some minor changes here and there. It also adapt cases from Light novels, CD books and Mystery Tour (JR West).
Special, 1997,
1 ep
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Author:7
The Kindaichi Case Files: Death God Hospital Murder Case
A one-hour special that aired between episodes 23 and 24 of the TV series. It is adapted from a CD book.
Watch after Episode 23
A one-hour special that aired between episodes 23 and 24 of the TV series. It is adapted from a CD book.
Watch after Episode 23
Movie, 1999,
1 ep
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Author:8
The Kindaichi Case Files Movie 2: Massacre of Deep Blue
It is loosely based on the 7th and 8th light novels in The Kindaichi Case Files series. As the movie was produced concurrently to the light novel, the two differ significantly. A later, more faithful adaptation was produced as part of the 1997 TV series.
Watch after Episode 104
It is loosely based on the 7th and 8th light novels in The Kindaichi Case Files series. As the movie was produced concurrently to the light novel, the two differ significantly. A later, more faithful adaptation was produced as part of the 1997 TV series.
Watch after Episode 104
TV Special, 2007,
2 eps
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Author:7
The Kindaichi Case Files Specials
To mark the tenth anniversary of the anime series, two one-hour special episodes were produced and broadcast in 2007.
To mark the tenth anniversary of the anime series, two one-hour special episodes were produced and broadcast in 2007.
OVA, 2012,
2 eps
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Author:7
The Kindaichi Case Files: Black Magic Murder Case
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the manga series, 2 OVAs were released directly on DVD as a bonus of a limited edition of volumes 3 and 4 of the "Kindaichi Case Files: 20th anniversary" manga series.
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the manga series, 2 OVAs were released directly on DVD as a bonus of a limited edition of volumes 3 and 4 of the "Kindaichi Case Files: 20th anniversary" manga series.
TV, 2014,
25 eps
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The Kindaichi Case Files Returns
A revival of the 1997 TV series.
A revival of the 1997 TV series.
TV, 2015,
22 eps
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The Kindaichi Case Files Returns 2nd Season
Special, 2015,
1 ep
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The Kindaichi Case Files Returns 2nd Season: The Case File of Inspector Akechi
It aired as a one hour special between episodes 12 and 13 of the series.
Watch after Episode 12
It aired as a one hour special between episodes 12 and 13 of the series.
Watch after Episode 12
