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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 13, 2020 – June 29, 2020
- Season
- Spring 2020
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- LIDENFILMS
- Director
- Shinpei Ezaki, Tomoe Makino
- Original creator
- Kei Ii
- Music
- Ryuuichi Takada, Kuniyuki Takahashi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 57/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Detective98%Historical90%Primarily Adult Cast72%Primarily Male Cast72%Classic Literature70%Writing70%Male Protagonist65%Police53%Philosophy40%Prostitution26%
TVFINISHED2020 SPRING5.7 / 10 AniList score
Woodpecker Detective’s Office
啄木鳥探偵處• Kitsutsuki Tantei Dokoro
Synopsis
Adaptation of Kei Ii's mystery novel. The story is set in 1909 during Japan's Meiji era, and centers on fictional versions of real-life poet Takuboku Ishikawa and real-life linguist Kyousuke Kindaichi, who were acquaintances in real life. Takuboku runs a private detective agency to support his family. Both begin to investigate a case of supposed ghost appearances at the Asakusa Junikai building, also known as the Ryounkai. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Woodpecker Detective’s Office?
Woodpecker Detective’s Office has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 57/100 — 17% of 2,395 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #29 highest-rated anime of Spring 2020, and #27 most popular anime of Spring 2020 on AniList.
Of the 5.2K AniList users who started it, 26.2% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 2.7K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Mystery — especially detective, historical, primarily adult cast, primarily male cast.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kei Ii
- Director
- Shinpei Ezaki
- Director
- Tomoe Makino
- Series composition
- Taku Kishimoto
- Character design
- Shuuichi Hara
- Music
- Ryuuichi Takada
- Music
- Kuniyuki Takahashi
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Honjitsu mo Makoto ni Seiten Nari” by Makoto Furukawa
Endings (1)
- ED1“Gondola no Uta” by NOW ON AIR · eps 1-8, 11-12
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Woodpecker Detective’s Office FAQ
How many episodes does Woodpecker Detective’s Office have?
Woodpecker Detective’s Office has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Woodpecker Detective’s Office?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Woodpecker Detective’s Office finished?
Yes. Woodpecker Detective’s Office has finished airing — the final episode aired June 29, 2020.
Is there a season 2 of Woodpecker Detective’s Office?
No sequel is listed for Woodpecker Detective’s Office as of October 2026.
Is Woodpecker Detective’s Office based on a other source?
Yes. Woodpecker Detective’s Office adapts the other source by Kei Ii.
Who animated Woodpecker Detective’s Office?
Woodpecker Detective’s Office was animated by LIDENFILMS and directed by Shinpei Ezaki and Tomoe Makino.
Who sings the opening of Woodpecker Detective’s Office?
The opening, "Honjitsu mo Makoto ni Seiten Nari", is performed by Makoto Furukawa.
Where can I watch Woodpecker Detective’s Office?
Woodpecker Detective’s Office is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.