Kobayashi
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 11
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 3, 2015 – September 18, 2015
- Season
- Summer 2015
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Lerche
- Director
- Seiji Kishi
- Original creator
- Rampo Edogawa
- Music
- Masaru Yokoyama
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 61/100
Estimated watch time
4h 24m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Crime95%Detective85%Classic Literature65%Noir60%Male Protagonist60%Primarily Teen Cast60%Surreal Comedy46%Femboy46%Boys' Love20%LGBTQ+ Themes20%
TVFINISHED2015 SUMMER6.1 / 10 AniList score
Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace
乱歩奇譚 Game of Laplace• Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace
Synopsis
Inspired by the works of author Edogawa Ranpo: When several murders at a middle school attract the attention of genius detective, Akechi, a student named Kobayashi volunteers to help with his investigation. (Source: FUNimation)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace?
Only if you enjoy drama, mystery and psychological, especially stories with crime, detective, classic literature.
Reception is lukewarm: 61/100 on AniList, with 25% of 10.7K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #83 most popular anime of 2015.
16.0% 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 24 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
11 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Rampo Edogawa
- Director
- Seiji Kishi
- Series composition
- Makoto Uezu
- Character design
- Kazuaki Morita
- Music
- Masaru Yokoyama
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Speed to Masatsu” by amazarashi
Endings (1)
- ED1“Mikazuki” by Sayuri
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace FAQ
How many episodes does Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace have?
Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace has 11 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace?
About 4 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace finished?
Yes. Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace has finished airing — the final episode aired September 18, 2015.
Is there a season 2 of Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace?
No sequel is listed for Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace as of October 2026.
Is Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace based on a manga?
No. Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace?
Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace was animated by Lerche and directed by Seiji Kishi.
Who sings the opening of Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace?
The opening, "Speed to Masatsu", is performed by amazarashi.
Where can I watch Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace?
Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.