“Former detective Kimizuka's quiet life shattered when a Siesta lookalike reopens his globe-trotting past.”
The Detective Is Already Dead
探偵はもう、死んでいる。
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Synopsis
Former detective Kimizuka's quiet life shattered when a Siesta lookalike reopens his globe-trotting past.
Kimihiko Kimizuka is a crisis-magnet. From getting caught up in a crime scene to accidentally witnessing a drug deal, trouble seems to find him around every corner. So it is no surprise when his rather mundane flight suddenly enters a state of emergency with a dire need of a detective onboard. Unfortunately, his attempt at avoiding trouble is foiled by a beautiful girl with silver hair who goes by the codename Siesta. Declaring herself a detective, she unceremoniously drags Kimizuka into the case as her assistant. That incident spelled the beginning of an adventure around the globe that went beyond his wildest imagination. Putting their lives on the line, the two took down criminal organizations, prevented disasters, and saved thousands. But their epic journey eventually came to an end, leading Kimizuka to step away from the extraordinary life he had lived. Resolving to live an ordinary high school life this time, Kimizuka spends a year maintaining a low profile. However, as fate would have it, a girl with an uncanny resemblance to Siesta comes crashing into his life, threatening to throw his peaceful days into disarray.
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↓ 0.71
Running avg · Jun 2021 → Oct 2024
- 10 “This anime is the best in dialogue and the animation is awesome in its own ways.The directing and voice casting were superb and they deliver it well on its course over the year.The characters and...”
- 9 “First of all the first episode of this anime (as of now only the first episode is out) for me was amazing. The reason why I decided to read the novel was because of how much I had enjoyed the first...”
- 9 “If you are looking for a comment written by a light novel Expert, then this is not the comment you're looking for. I never read a light novel before and out of nowhere i decided to buy one. Tantei...”
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A Light novel Publication
- Published Nov 2019 – ongoing
- Source Light novel media type
- Ref. BS-M54465 catalog