Kimihiko Kimizuka
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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
- July 4, 2021 – September 19, 2021
- Season
- Summer 2021
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- ENGI
- Director
- Manabu Kurihara
- Original creator
- Nigojuu
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 61/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Detective94%Heterosexual90%Male Protagonist84%Tragedy83%Achronological Order82%Crime77%Female Protagonist75%Terrorism75%Dissociative Identities72%Super Power70%
TVFINISHED2021 SUMMER6.1 / 10 AniList score
The Detective Is Already Dead
探偵はもう、死んでいる。• Tantei wa mou, Shindeiru.
Synopsis
Thwarting a hijacking with the beautiful, silver-haired detective, Siesta, transforms Kimihiko’s young life. Their success kicks off years of crime-solving and confronting syndicates around the world—until Siesta dies. Left with questions, Kimihiko moves on. But now, a new case may open healed wounds as it connects to an assassin, a world conspiracy, and his dead partner! (Source: Funimation) Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of ~46 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.
Should you watch The Detective Is Already Dead?
The Detective Is Already Dead has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 61/100 — 28% of 38,493 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #41 most popular anime of 2021, and #30 highest-rated anime of Summer 2021, and #9 most popular anime of Summer 2021 on AniList.
Of the 86.6K AniList users who started it, 21.0% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 49.5K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Drama, Mystery — especially detective, heterosexual, male protagonist, tragedy.
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
- Nigojuu
- Director
- Manabu Kurihara
- Series composition
- Hitomi Mieno
- Character design
- Yousuke Itou
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. The Detective Is Already Dead is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 (2026)
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The Detective Is Already Dead FAQ
How many episodes does The Detective Is Already Dead have?
The Detective Is Already Dead has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Detective Is Already Dead?
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 The Detective Is Already Dead finished?
Yes. The Detective Is Already Dead has finished airing — the final episode aired September 19, 2021.
Is there a season 2 of The Detective Is Already Dead?
Yes — the story continues in The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 (2026).
Where do I start The Detective Is Already Dead?
Start here: The Detective Is Already Dead is the first entry, followed by The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2.
Is The Detective Is Already Dead based on a light novel?
Yes. The Detective Is Already Dead adapts the light novel by Nigojuu.
Who animated The Detective Is Already Dead?
The Detective Is Already Dead was animated by ENGI and directed by Manabu Kurihara.
Where can I watch The Detective Is Already Dead?
The Detective Is Already Dead is listed on YouTube, Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.