FinishedManga

Tantei Book: Kage

探偵ブック影

“Pioneering gekiga anthology from kashihon era, highly influential in manga's evolution.”

Manga119 volumes

Action, Mystery1956 - Present

—

34,466 rank232 readers1 favorites

For you

Add Tantei Book: Kage to your library

Add to library

For you

AI-powered analysis tailored to your taste

Would you love or hate this?

Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...

However, the slow initial episodes might test your patience given your history of dropping shows that don't hook you early. The art style shift in the middle arc could also be a concern...

Personalized to you
Honest pros & cons
Based on your library

Get your personal analysis

Synopsis

Pioneering gekiga anthology from kashihon era, highly influential in manga's evolution.

A collection of gekiga stories from various authors from the days of kashihon manga. Considered to be an extremely influential series in the evolution of manga, being one of the first of the gekiga genre.

What people say

Read order & related

A self-contained story.

No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Tantei Book: Kage begins and ends here.

Cast

See all

Gallery

See all

If you stay for this, you'll stay for these

See all

The community pairs this with

See all

Publication slate

Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-M34753

A Manga Publication

Format: 119 vol; ch × vol
Published: May 1956 – ongoing
Source: Manga; media type
Ref.: BS-M34753; catalog

In the news

See all