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“Alice, bullied new student, investigates rumored murder of "Judas" with reclusive neighbor Hana, seeking truth and friendship.”
The Case of Hana & Alice
花とアリス 殺人事件
7.25
3,325 rank · 50,617 viewers · 265 favorites
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Drama
Mystery
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Synopsis
Alice, bullied new student, investigates rumored murder of "Judas" with reclusive neighbor Hana, seeking truth and friendship.
After transferring to Ishinomori Middle School, Tetsuko "Alice" Arisugawa overhears her classmates discussing a strange rumor. The previous occupant of her seat, a nondescript "Judas," is missing and presumed murdered—poisoned by one of his four wives. Amidst dealing with her mother's undesired meddling in her affairs and warding off her classmates' bullying, the troubled Alice starts to investigate the mystery surrounding Judas' disappearance. The trail of clues leads her to the house of her next-door neighbor, the quirky and reclusive Hana Arai. After an awkward introduction, Hana agrees to help Alice and formulates a plan that may lead them to the answers they seek. The two girls embark on a journey to uncover what happened to Judas, and perhaps a friendship may start to blossom between the two along the way.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 26 sampled reviews
7.5
/10
What 26 viewers settled on.
84%
recommend
Score distribution
median 8
mode 8
σ 2.68
Agreement
Polarized
σ 2.68 · split reception
The polarity gap
7.0 pts
Recommenders 8.7 · others 1.8
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Score over time
↓ 0.46
Running avg · Sep 2015 → Mar 2025
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9 “The unique art style perfectly complements the narrative, creating a heartwarming flow and enhancing the realistic portrayal of character interactions. While the visuals felt strange at the very...”
- 8 “The animation is truly beautiful, and I deeply enjoyed the strong female relationships and the way the protagonists navigate complex life challenges. While the experience was very positive, I...”
- 8 “The characters are incredibly well-developed and relatable, and the brilliant acting makes the mystery and story truly engaging. While the beautiful backgrounds are a highlight, the art style is...”
Verbosity
Short · 38%
Medium · 35%
Long · 27%
Watch Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — The Case of Hana & Alice begins and ends here.
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- Format 1 × 98′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 38m all episodes
- Aired Feb 2015 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-9644 catalog
Produced by
- Pony Canyon Producer
- Nippon Television Network Producer
- Shogakukan Producer
Licensed by
- GKIDS Licensor