Sakurako Kujou
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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
- October 8, 2015 – December 24, 2015
- Season
- Fall 2015
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- TROYCA
- Director
- Makoto Katou
- Original creator
- Shiori Ota
- Music
- TECHNOBOYS PULCRAFT GREEN-FUND
- Age rating
- R — Violence, Profanity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Detective100%Crime90%Female Protagonist80%Episodic74%Tragedy67%Male Protagonist66%Age Gap42%Unrequited Love40%Police20%
TVFINISHED2015 FALL7.1 / 10 AniList score
Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation-
櫻子さんの足下には死体が埋まっている• Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru
Synopsis
Most young women have lots of obsessions, but Sakurako Kujou only has two: work and bones… and since the bones are part of her work, it really comes down to just bones. However, in between collecting de-fleshed animal and human remains for her studies, Sakurako also assists the local police as a forensic consultant, where she's developed a formidable reputation as both a corpse magnet and detective. Assisting her in these tasks is young Shoutarou Tatewaki, who is no slouch at sleuthing himself, though his primary task is to keep Sakurako focused (and keep her from occasionally "borrowing" a particularly interesting specimen). If there's a bone to pick, a stray skull to be found, or a random skeleton hidden in a closet, you can trust this team to unearth the evidence. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Trailer
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Should you watch Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation-?
Probably, if you enjoy mystery, especially stories with detective, crime, female protagonist.
Reception is positive but mixed: 71/100 on AniList, with 44% of 19.4K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #60 highest-rated anime of 2015.
About 9.2% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shiori Ota
- Director
- Makoto Katou
- Series composition
- Takayo Ikami
- Character design
- Michio Satou
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Dear Answer” by TRUE · eps 1-7, 9-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“Uchiyoserareta Boukyaku no Zankyou ni” · eps 2-11
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation- FAQ
How many episodes does Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation- have?
Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation- has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation-?
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 Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation- finished?
Yes. Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation- has finished airing — the final episode aired December 24, 2015.
Is there a season 2 of Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation-?
No sequel is listed for Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation- as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation- based on a light novel?
Yes. Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation- adapts the light novel by Shiori Ota.
Who animated Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation-?
Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation- was animated by TROYCA and directed by Makoto Katou.
Who sings the opening of Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation-?
The opening, "Dear Answer", is performed by TRUE.
Where can I watch Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation-?
Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation- is listed on HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.