The Detective Is Already Dead

E1. Attention Passengers: Is There A Detective on Board? / Commence Adolescent Romantic Comedy

Jul 4, 2021

Kimizuka, a middle-school student, meets the beautiful detective Siesta in the process of thwarting a plane hijacking. As they next investigate a mystery at Kimizuka’s school Culture Festival, Siesta urges Kimizuka to become her sidekick.

E2. I Still Remember, After All This Time

Jul 11, 2021 · 30m

Kimizuka is approached by Nagisa Natsunagi, a girl with a yearning seemingly inspired by the heart she received in a transplant. When Kimizuka asks Fuubi for help, she takes them to meet an unexpected someone who provides surprising information.

E3. That's Yui-nya Quality

Jul 18, 2021

A teen idol, Yui Saikawa, enlists Kimizuka and Natsunagi--who has taken up the mantle of legendary detective--to guard a priceless sapphire. In preparing for this, the two realize that more than just a precious jewel is at risk.

E4. What I See in That Eye

Jul 25, 2021

On the night of Yui Saikawa’s big stadium show, Kimizuka and Natsunagi struggle to protect her from a hidden assailant. But the further the two dig into the plot against Saikawa, the clearer it becomes that the teen idol has secrets of her own.

E5. That Was Directed at One Year in the Future

Aug 1, 2021

Siesta and Kimizuka investigate a series of murders by someone called Cerberus, who for some sinister reason steals victims’ hearts. As Cerberus eludes Siesta’s pursuit, she comes up with a more desperate tactic, much to Kimizuka’s dismay.

E6. Crimson Devil, Ice Queen

Aug 8, 2021

Siesta takes an extreme risk to stop Hel and her mutated terror-beast, and pays a price for her courage. The outcome halts the fight against SPES, at least temporarily. In the wake of this battle, Kimizuka makes a surprising discovery in an alley.

E7. In Time, You Will Recall this Day

Aug 15, 2021

While Siesta convalesces, Alicia takes on the role of substitute detective and seeks the Eye of Sapphire, with Kimizuka’s assistance. When at last Siesta recovers, recovered, the three celebrate, but this celebration takes an unexpected turn.

E8. With That, We Set out on a Journey Once Again

Aug 22, 2021

Siesta has recovered and is eager to press forward with pursuing the serial killer and SPES. Alicia, however, insists on being involved, and as the two clash and sparks fly, the mystery of Alicia's identity comes more sharply into focus.

E9. SPES

Aug 29, 2021

In an attempt to rescue Alicia, Siesta, Kimizuka, and Char set off to confront Hel and SPES on their home ground. There, they encounter one alarming surprise after another and come to realize that with SPES, nothing is as it seems.

E10. So I Can't Become a Detective

Sep 5, 2021

Saikawa, Natsunagi, and Kimizuka set off on a cruise together, during which Kimizuka unexpectedly encounters a former acquaintance. It turns out that something precious is onboard the ship, something which attracts the wrong sort of attention.

E11. A Light in the Midst of Hope

Sep 12, 2021

Facing off against Chameleon with Natsunagi’s life on the line, Kimizuka finds that he is not alone in this battle, with help coming in unexpected forms. But against this wily foe, Kimizuka’s allies--and his own resilience--are tested to the limits.

E12. Those Dizzying Three Years I Spent with You

Sep 19, 2021

Siesta, returned in spirit, partners with Kimizuka in a desperate battle against an ever-changing and resilient foe. In the aftermath of this battle, the survivors carry lingering questions and doubts, and must try to find closure amongst themselves.