“Young detective Hyuga Mayuki uses special insight to solve supernatural crimes in old Tokyo.”
Fantastic Detective Labyrinth
素敵探偵☆ラビリンス
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Synopsis
Young detective Hyuga Mayuki uses special insight to solve supernatural crimes in old Tokyo.
In a forgotten town known as the old capital of Tokyo, strange and mysterious crimes are progressively occuring. These supernatural occurances are beyond comprehension and bring fear and terror to the people. Only one person is not intimidated by the evil underlying these occurances and is willing to challenge them: Hyuga Mayuki, a young boy detective who holds a special insight power that allows him to uncover the real truth behind these occurances. (Source: ANN)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 3 sampled reviews
What 3 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.16 · split reception
5.0 pts
Recommenders 9.0 · others 4.0
↓ 3.00
Running avg · Nov 2011 → Jan 2025
- 9 “This anime offers a refreshing and unique experience that stands out from typical crime-focused detective shows, bolstered by compelling characters with intriguing backstories. There are no notable...”
- 4 “While the character designs and backgrounds are visually appealing, and the core concepts introduced later in the series show genuine potential, they are unfortunately overshadowed by the show's...”
- 5 “The series initially captivated me with its visually appealing 2007 art style, clever plot twists, and a refreshingly humanized villain. However, the experience plummeted due to an abundance of...”
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Fantastic Detective Labyrinth begins and ends here.
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- Format 25 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 9h 35m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2007 – Mar 2008 Fall 2007
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-2699 catalog
Produced by
- Sotsu Producer
Licensed by
- Nozomi Entertainment Licensor