Where do I start about this Masterpiece ... This is one of those few animes where the screenwriting overcomes the Anime itself. Each and every episode of this anime is thoroughly researched and well-written. The character of Hajime Kindaichi, Inspector Kenmochi, Miyuki and Akechi are the principle characters in this whole series. Well, the basic formula is the same throughout the series. Kindaichi and friends travel somewhere, a murder happens or a chain of murder happens and the rest is the main plot of the series. But, there's a catch... No episode seems repetitive in plot , everything you see is new or rather better than the previousone.
The best thing is the backstory given to every character in a particular case. Even the culprit (s) of the crime have a logical reason.
That's what makes this anime a Pleasant MASTERPIECE !!!