Ryouko Yakushiji
main character
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6.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 59 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 6, 2008 – September 28, 2008
- Season
- Summer 2008
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Doga Kobo
- Director
- Tarou Iwasaki
- Original creator
- Yoshiki Tanaka
- Music
- Katsunori Hirasato, Rio Kouyama
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
- Also known as
- Le recueil des faits improbables de Ryoko Yakushiji, Yakushiji, Yakushiji Ryoko
- Score across sites
- 7.04/10
Estimated watch time
4h 59m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Police79%Primarily Adult Cast70%Female Protagonist60%Guns40%Episodic10%
TVFINISHED2008 SUMMER6.6 / 10 AniList score
Ryoko's Case File
薬師寺涼子の怪奇事件簿• Yakushiji Ryouko no Kaiki Jikenbo
Synopsis
Based on a series of light novels written by Tanaka Yoshiki and illustrated by Kakinouchi Narumi. The story revolves around Ryouko Yakushiji, a 27-year-old multilingual investigator that graduated from Tokyo University's elite Department of Law, and the bizarre cases she faces while working for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police. Yakushiji not only has to deal with supernatural beings in her line of work, but also her rival Yukiko Muromachi, another equally talented and beautiful police investigator. (Source: AniDB)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Ryoko's Case File?
Probably, if you enjoy mystery and supernatural, especially stories with police, primarily adult cast, female protagonist.
Reception is positive but mixed: 66/100 on AniList, with 33% of 1.1K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #67 highest-rated anime of 2008.
11.3% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 h 59 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
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yoshiki Tanaka
- Director
- Tarou Iwasaki
- Series composition
- Hiroyuki Kawasaki
- Character design
- Junichirou Taniguchi
- Character design
- Atsuko Sasaki
- Music
- Katsunori Hirasato
- Music
- Rio Kouyama
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Thème Principal” by angela · eps 1-12
Endings (5)
- ED1“À demain sur la lune” by angela · eps 1, 3
- ED2“Ryoko2” by angela · eps 2, 6
- ED3“Songe d'une nuit d'été” by angela · eps 4, 7, 9-10, 12
- ED4“La Vie en rose” by angela · eps 5
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- ED5“Le combat” by angela · eps 8, 11
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Ryoko's Case File FAQ
How many episodes does Ryoko's Case File have?
Ryoko's Case File has 13 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 59 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Ryoko's Case File?
About 4 h 59 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Ryoko's Case File finished?
Yes. Ryoko's Case File has finished airing — the final episode aired September 28, 2008.
Is there a season 2 of Ryoko's Case File?
No sequel is listed for Ryoko's Case File as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is Ryoko's Case File based on a light novel?
Yes. Ryoko's Case File adapts the light novel by Yoshiki Tanaka.
Who animated Ryoko's Case File?
Ryoko's Case File was animated by Doga Kobo and directed by Tarou Iwasaki.
Who sings the opening of Ryoko's Case File?
The opening, "Thème Principal", is performed by angela.
Where can I watch Ryoko's Case File?
Ryoko's Case File is listed on RetroCrush, Tubi TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.