Kindaichi Case Files (1997–2000)

TV ShowEndedNippon TVAnimation, Mystery1 season, 148 episodes
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Plot

Kindaichi Hajime may look dumb, but he is one of the smartest you will ever see. He encounters mysteries after mysteries with his good friend, Miyuki, and he swears to solve them in the name of his grandfather, which was a great detective.

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  1. 01Kindaichi Case Files S01E01Seven Mysteries of Fudo High Murder Case - File 1S01E01 · 10.0It has been reported that there were seven mysteries that exist in the Fudo High School, though only six of them had been solved. The high school student Hajime Kindaichi is invited by the Mystery Research Team leader, Ruiko Sakuragi to help her solve the seventh riddle. There is even a possibility that if the old school building is demolished, a man called "After-School Magician" will begin to murder.
  2. 02Kindaichi Case Files S01E02Seven Mysteries of Fudo High Murder Case - File 2S01E02 · 10.0Ruiko has been killed in the locked biology classroom, and everyone in the school is worried. Makabe tells everybody his speculation about the trick and gives sarcasm to Kindaichi, yet another student manages to break out the code left by Ruiko as a dying message.
  3. 03Kindaichi Case Files S01E03Seven Mysteries of Fudo High Murder Case - File 3S01E03 · 10.0Miyuki gets heavily injured and is sent to hospital because of the attack from the killer and later wakes up. Kindaichi returns to the school in attempt to solve the mystery, therefore calling everybody inside to gather. The seventh mystery was man-made, and one man is said to be the murderer.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode148Episodes1997–00Aired 10.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Kindaichi Case Files S01E01Season's bestSeven Mysteries of Fudo High Murder Case - File 1April 7, 1997 10.0It has been reported that there were seven mysteries that exist in the Fudo High School, though only six of them had been solved. The high s
  2. S01E02Kindaichi Case Files S01E02Seven Mysteries of Fudo High Murder Case - File 2April 14, 1997 10.0Ruiko has been killed in the locked biology classroom, and everyone in the school is worried. Makabe tells everybody his speculation about t
  3. S01E03Kindaichi Case Files S01E03Seven Mysteries of Fudo High Murder Case - File 3April 21, 1997 10.0Miyuki gets heavily injured and is sent to hospital because of the attack from the killer and later wakes up. Kindaichi returns to the schoo
  4. S01E04Kindaichi Case Files S01E04Hirenko Legend Murder Case - File 1April 28, 1997—
  5. S01E05Kindaichi Case Files S01E05Hirenko Legend Murder Case - File 2May 5, 1997—
  6. S01E06Kindaichi Case Files S01E06Hirenko Legend Murder Case - File 3May 12, 1997—
  7. S01E07Kindaichi Case Files S01E07Wax Doll Castle Murder Case - File 1May 19, 1997—
  8. S01E08Kindaichi Case Files S01E08Wax Doll Castle Murder Case - File 2May 26, 1997—
  9. S01E09Kindaichi Case Files S01E09Wax Doll Castle Murder Case - File 3June 2, 1997—
  10. S01E10Kindaichi Case Files S01E10Gentleman Thief's Murder Case - File 1June 9, 1997—
  11. S01E11Kindaichi Case Files S01E11Gentleman Thief's Murder Case - File 2June 16, 1997—
  12. S01E12Kindaichi Case Files S01E12Gentleman Thief's Murder Case - File 3June 23, 1997—
  13. S01E13Kindaichi Case Files S01E13Hihoudou Murder Case - File 1June 30, 1997—
  14. S01E14Kindaichi Case Files S01E14Hihoudou Murder Case - File 2July 7, 1997—
  15. S01E15Kindaichi Case Files S01E15Hihoutou Murder Case - File 3July 14, 1997—
  16. S01E16Kindaichi Case Files S01E16The Devil's Suite Murder Case - File 1July 21, 1997—
  17. S01E17Kindaichi Case Files S01E17The Devil's Suite Murder Case - File 2July 28, 1997—
  18. S01E18Kindaichi Case Files S01E18Hida, Trick Mansion Murder Case - File 1August 4, 1997—
  19. S01E19Kindaichi Case Files S01E19Hida, Trick Mansion Murder Case - File 2August 11, 1997—
  20. S01E20Kindaichi Case Files S01E20Hida, Trick Mansion Murder Case - File 3August 18, 1997—
  21. S01E21Kindaichi Case Files S01E21The Opera House Murder Case - File 1August 25, 1997—
  22. S01E22Kindaichi Case Files S01E22The Opera House Murder Case - File 2September 1, 1997—
  23. S01E23Kindaichi Case Files S01E23The Opera House Murder Case - File 3September 8, 1997—
  24. S01E24Kindaichi Case Files S01E24Young Kindaichi is a Murderer - File 1October 20, 1997—
  25. S01E25Kindaichi Case Files S01E25Young Kindaichi is a Murderer - File 2October 27, 1997—
  26. S01E26Kindaichi Case Files S01E26Young Kindaichi is a Murderer - File 3November 3, 1997—
  27. S01E27Kindaichi Case Files S01E27Young Kindaichi is a Murderer - File 4November 10, 1997—
  28. S01E28Kindaichi Case Files S01E28Ghost Ship Murder - File 1November 17, 1997—
  29. S01E29Kindaichi Case Files S01E29Ghost Ship Murder - File 2November 24, 1997—
  30. S01E30Kindaichi Case Files S01E30Ghost Ship Murder - File 3December 1, 1997—
  31. S01E31Kindaichi Case Files S01E31Ghost Ship Murder - File 4December 8, 1997—
  32. S01E32Kindaichi Case Files S01E32Murderous Intent Below 15 DegreesDecember 15, 1997—
  33. S01E33Kindaichi Case Files S01E33Magician's Train Murder - File 1January 12, 1998—
  34. S01E34Kindaichi Case Files S01E34Magician's Train Murder - File 2January 19, 1998—
  35. S01E35Kindaichi Case Files S01E35Magician's Train Murder - File 3January 26, 1998—
  36. S01E36Kindaichi Case Files S01E36Magician's Train Murder - File 4February 2, 1998—
  37. S01E37Kindaichi Case Files S01E37Legend of Yukiyasha Murder - File 1February 9, 1998—
  38. S01E38Kindaichi Case Files S01E38Legend of Yukiyasha Murder - File 2February 16, 1998—
  39. S01E39Kindaichi Case Files S01E39Legend of Yukiyasha Murder - File 3February 23, 1998—
  40. S01E40Kindaichi Case Files S01E40Tarot Villa Murder - File 1March 2, 1998—
  41. S01E41Kindaichi Case Files S01E41Tarot Villa Murder - File 2March 9, 1998—
  42. S01E42Kindaichi Case Files S01E42Tarot Villa Murder - File 3March 16, 1998—
  43. S01E43Kindaichi Case Files S01E43Black Butterfly Murder - File 1April 13, 1998—
  44. S01E44Kindaichi Case Files S01E44Black Butterfly Murder - File 2April 20, 1998—
  45. S01E45Kindaichi Case Files S01E45Black Butterfly Murder - File 3April 27, 1998—
  46. S01E46Kindaichi Case Files S01E46Black Butterfly Murder - File 4May 11, 1998—
  47. S01E47Kindaichi Case Files S01E47Hayami Reika's Kidnap Murder Case - File 1May 18, 1998—
  48. S01E48Kindaichi Case Files S01E48Hayami Reika's Kidnap Murder Case - File 2May 25, 1998—
  49. S01E49Kindaichi Case Files S01E49Hayami Reika's Kidnap Murder Case - File 3June 1, 1998—
  50. S01E50Kindaichi Case Files S01E50Hayami Reika's Kidnap Murder Case - File 4June 8, 1998—
  51. S01E51Kindaichi Case Files S01E51France's Silver Coin Murder Case - File 1June 15, 1998—
  52. S01E52Kindaichi Case Files S01E52France's Silver Coin Murder Case - File 2June 22, 1998—
  53. S01E53Kindaichi Case Files S01E53France's Silver Coin Murder Case - File 3June 29, 1998—
  54. S01E54Kindaichi Case Files S01E54France's Silver Coin Murder Case - File 4July 6, 1998—
  55. S01E55Kindaichi Case Files S01E55Who Murdered the Goddess?July 13, 1998—
  56. S01E56Kindaichi Case Files S01E56Majin Ruins Murder - File 1July 28, 1998—
  57. S01E57Kindaichi Case Files S01E57Majin Ruins Murder - File 2August 3, 1998—
  58. S01E58Kindaichi Case Files S01E58Majin Ruins Murder - File 3August 10, 1998—
  59. S01E59Kindaichi Case Files S01E59Majin Ruins Murder - File 4August 17, 1998—
  60. S01E60Kindaichi Case Files S01E60Graveyard Island Murder Case - File 1August 24, 1998—
  61. S01E61Kindaichi Case Files S01E61Graveyard Island Murder Case - File 2August 31, 1998—
  62. S01E62Kindaichi Case Files S01E62Graveyard Island Murder Case - File 3September 7, 1998—
  63. S01E63Kindaichi Case Files S01E63Police Detective Akechi's Splendid InferenceSeptember 14, 1998—
  64. S01E64Kindaichi Case Files S01E64Will-o-the-Wisp Isle Murder Case - File 1October 12, 1998—
  65. S01E65Kindaichi Case Files S01E65Will-o-the-Wisp Isle Murder Case - File 2October 19, 1998—
  66. S01E66Kindaichi Case Files S01E66Will-o-the-Wisp Isle Murder Case - File 3October 26, 1998—
  67. S01E67Kindaichi Case Files S01E67Will-o-the-Wisp Isle Murder Case - File 4November 2, 1998—
  68. S01E68Kindaichi Case Files S01E68Inspector Kenchi's Secret - File 1November 9, 1998—
  69. S01E69Kindaichi Case Files S01E69Inspector Kenchi's Secret - File 2November 16, 1998—
  70. S01E70Kindaichi Case Files S01E70Europe Hotel Murder Case - File 1November 23, 1998—
  71. S01E71Kindaichi Case Files S01E71Europe Hotel Murder Case - File 2November 30, 1998—
  72. S01E72Kindaichi Case Files S01E72Europe Hotel Murder Case - File 3December 7, 1998—
  73. S01E73Kindaichi Case Files S01E73Europe Hotel Murder Case - File 4December 14, 1998—
  74. S01E74Kindaichi Case Files S01E74Computer Villa Murder - File 1January 11, 1999—
  75. S01E75Kindaichi Case Files S01E75Computer Villa Murder - File 2January 18, 1999—
  76. S01E76Kindaichi Case Files S01E76Computer Villa Murder - File 3January 25, 1999—
  77. S01E77Kindaichi Case Files S01E77Computer Villa Murder - File 4February 1, 1999—
  78. S01E78Kindaichi Case Files S01E78Saint Valentine's Murder - File 1February 8, 1999—
  79. S01E79Kindaichi Case Files S01E79Saint Valentine's Murder - File 2February 15, 1999—
  80. S01E80Kindaichi Case Files S01E80Saint Valentine's Murder - File 3February 22, 1999—
  81. S01E81Kindaichi Case Files S01E81Kindaichi Fumi's Pretty Activity: Fumi's Kidnapping CaseMarch 1, 1999—
  82. S01E82Kindaichi Case Files S01E82Kindaichi Fumi's Pretty Activity: The Murder in the Mirror LabyrinthMarch 8, 1999—
  83. S01E83Kindaichi Case Files S01E83Police Detective Akechi's Splendid Inference 2March 15, 1999—
  84. S01E84Kindaichi Case Files S01E84Screen Murderer - File 1April 12, 1999—
  85. S01E85Kindaichi Case Files S01E85Screen Murderer - File 2April 19, 1999—
  86. S01E86Kindaichi Case Files S01E86Screen Murderer - File 3April 26, 1999—
  87. S01E87Kindaichi Case Files S01E87Screen Murderer - File 4May 3, 1999—
  88. S01E88Kindaichi Case Files S01E88Young Akechi's Splendid Challenge - File 1May 10, 1999—
  89. S01E89Kindaichi Case Files S01E89Young Akechi's Splendid Challenge - File 2May 17, 1999—
  90. S01E90Kindaichi Case Files S01E90Legendary Shanghai Mermaid Murder - File 1May 24, 1999—
  91. S01E91Kindaichi Case Files S01E91Legendary Shanghai Mermaid Murder - File 2May 31, 1999—
  92. S01E92Kindaichi Case Files S01E92Legendary Shanghai Mermaid Murder - File 3June 7, 1999—
  93. S01E93Kindaichi Case Files S01E93Legendary Shanghai Mermaid Murder - File 4June 21, 1999—
  94. S01E94Kindaichi Case Files S01E94Kindaichi Fumi's Pretty Activity: Cormorant Fishing Village Murder CaseJune 28, 1999—
  95. S01E95Kindaichi Case Files S01E95Amakusa Treasure Legend Murder Case - File 1July 5, 1999—
  96. S01E96Kindaichi Case Files S01E96Amakusa Treasure Legend Murder Case - File 2July 12, 1999—
  97. S01E97Kindaichi Case Files S01E97Amakusa Treasure Legend Murder Case - File 3July 19, 1999—
  98. S01E98Kindaichi Case Files S01E98Amakusa Treasure Legend Murder Case - File 4July 26, 1999—
  99. S01E99Kindaichi Case Files S01E99Amakusa Treasure Legend Murder Case - File 5August 2, 1999—
  100. S01E100Kindaichi Case Files S01E100Midsummer Nightmare Murder CaseAugust 9, 1999—
  101. S01E101Kindaichi Case Files S01E101Thunder Festival Murder Case - File 1August 16, 1999—
  102. S01E102Kindaichi Case Files S01E102Thunder Festival Murder Case - File 2August 23, 1999—
  103. S01E103Kindaichi Case Files S01E103Thunder Festival Murder Case - File 3September 6, 1999—
  104. S01E104Kindaichi Case Files S01E104The Homicide RestaurantSeptember 13, 1999—
  105. S01E105Kindaichi Case Files S01E105Murder in the Forest of the Demon Dog - File 1September 20, 1999—
  106. S01E106Kindaichi Case Files S01E106Murder in the Forest of the Demon Dog - File 2October 11, 1999—
  107. S01E107Kindaichi Case Files S01E107Murder in the Forest of the Demon Dog - File 3October 18, 1999—
  108. S01E108Kindaichi Case Files S01E108Murder in the Forest of the Demon Dog - File 4October 25, 1999—
  109. S01E109Kindaichi Case Files S01E109Young Akechi's Splendid Concerto - File 1November 1, 1999—
  110. S01E110Kindaichi Case Files S01E110Young Akechi's Splendid Concerto - File 2November 8, 1999—
  111. S01E111Kindaichi Case Files S01E111Yukikage Village Murder Case - File 1November 15, 1999—
  112. S01E112Kindaichi Case Files S01E112Yukikage Village Murder Case - File 2November 22, 1999—
  113. S01E113Kindaichi Case Files S01E113Yukikage Village Murder Case - File 3November 29, 1999—
  114. S01E114Kindaichi Case Files S01E114Yukikage Village Murder Case - File 4December 6, 1999—
  115. S01E115Kindaichi Case Files S01E115Fumi Kindaichi's Lovely Activity! Ransom That Vanishes in SnowDecember 13, 1999—
  116. S01E116Kindaichi Case Files S01E116The Demon Who Arrives After Losing His WayDecember 20, 1999—
  117. S01E117Kindaichi Case Files S01E117Grieving Demon Legend Murder Case - File 1January 10, 2000—
  118. S01E118Kindaichi Case Files S01E118Grieving Demon Legend Murder Case - File 2January 17, 2000—
  119. S01E119Kindaichi Case Files S01E119Grieving Demon Legend Murder Case - File 3January 24, 2000—
  120. S01E120Kindaichi Case Files S01E120Young Akechi's Splendid Sword Skills - File 1January 31, 2000—
  121. S01E121Kindaichi Case Files S01E121Young Akechi's Splendid Sword Skills - File 2February 7, 2000—
  122. S01E122Kindaichi Case Files S01E122Ghost School Murder Case - File 1February 14, 2000—
  123. S01E123Kindaichi Case Files S01E123Ghost School Murder Case - File 2February 21, 2000—
  124. S01E124Kindaichi Case Files S01E124Ghost School Murder Case - File 3February 28, 2000—
  125. S01E125Kindaichi Case Files S01E125Puzzle of Instantaneous DisappearanceMarch 6, 2000—
  126. S01E126Kindaichi Case Files S01E126Massacre of Deep Blue - File 1April 10, 2000—
  127. S01E127Kindaichi Case Files S01E127Massacre of Deep Blue - File 2April 17, 2000—
  128. S01E128Kindaichi Case Files S01E128Massacre of Deep Blue - File 3April 24, 2000—
  129. S01E129Kindaichi Case Files S01E129Massacre of Deep Blue - File 4May 1, 2000—
  130. S01E130Kindaichi Case Files S01E130Massacre of Deep Blue - File 5May 8, 2000—
  131. S01E131Kindaichi Case Files S01E131Alibi in the FilmMay 15, 2000—
  132. S01E132Kindaichi Case Files S01E132Izumo Myth Murder Case - File 1May 22, 2000—
  133. S01E133Kindaichi Case Files S01E133Izumo Myth Murder Case - File 2May 29, 2000—
  134. S01E134Kindaichi Case Files S01E134Izumo Myth Murder Case - File 3June 5, 2000—
  135. S01E135Kindaichi Case Files S01E135Izumo Myth Murder Case - File 4June 12, 2000—
  136. S01E136Kindaichi Case Files S01E136Police Detective Akechi's Inference in Las Vegas - File 1June 19, 2000—
  137. S01E137Kindaichi Case Files S01E137Police Detective Akechi's Inference in Las Vegas - File 2June 26, 2000—
  138. S01E138Kindaichi Case Files S01E138Reversing the Impossible! Miyuki Nanase is Suspected of MurderJuly 3, 2000—
  139. S01E139Kindaichi Case Files S01E139Russian Dolls Murder Case - File 1July 10, 2000—A famous writer recently died and according to his will, his inheritance will be divided by his five successors. One of the successors, Taka
  140. S01E140Kindaichi Case Files S01E140Russian Dolls Murder Case - File 2July 17, 2000—
  141. S01E141Kindaichi Case Files S01E141Russian Dolls Murder Case - File 3July 24, 2000—
  142. S01E142Kindaichi Case Files S01E142Russian Dolls Murder Case - File 4July 31, 2000—
  143. S01E143Kindaichi Case Files S01E143Russian Dolls Murder Case - File 5August 7, 2000—
  144. S01E144Kindaichi Case Files S01E144Challenge Letter From the Gentleman ThiefAugust 14, 2000—
  145. S01E145Kindaichi Case Files S01E145Mystery Circus' Murder - File 1August 21, 2000—
  146. S01E146Kindaichi Case Files S01E146Mystery Circus' Murder - File 2August 28, 2000—
  147. S01E147Kindaichi Case Files S01E147Mystery Circus' Murder - File 3September 4, 2000—
  148. S01E148Kindaichi Case Files S01E148Mystery Circus' Murder - File 4September 11, 2000—

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Cast

Taiki MatsunoTaiki MatsunoHajimé KindaichiHaruna IkezawaHaruna IkezawaFumi KindaichiAkiko NakagawaAkiko NakagawaMiyuki NanaseJurota KosugiJurota KosugiIsamu KenmochiMayumi IzukaMayumi IzukaReika HayamiToshiyuki MorikawaToshiyuki MorikawaKengo Akechi

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