Hajime Kindaichi
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 25
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 10 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 5, 2014 – September 27, 2014
- Season
- Spring 2014
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Director
- Yutaka Tsuchida
- Original creator
- Shin Kibayashi
- Music
- Kaoru Wada
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
Estimated watch time
10h
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Detective79%Shounen73%Police66%Male Protagonist66%Primarily Adult Cast66%Crime60%Travel20%
TVFINISHED2014 SPRING7.1 / 10 AniList score
The File of Young Kindaichi Returns
金田一少年の事件簿Ｒ• Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo R
Synopsis
The Files of Kindaichi Returns centers on the Hajime Kindaichi, grandson of the famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi. Though he usually appears to be a regular high school student, when a difficult case arises Hajime, along with his childhood friend Miyuki Nanase, police inspector Isamu Kenmochi, and rival Kengo Akechi, use their sharp deduction skills to solve each mystery. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch The File of Young Kindaichi Returns?
Probably, if you enjoy mystery, especially stories with detective, shounen, police.
Reception is positive but mixed: 71/100 on AniList, with 48% of 1.6K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #59 highest-rated anime of 2014.
13.0% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
Watch Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo (TV) first: this continues its story.
At about 10 hours in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
25 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shin Kibayashi
- Director
- Yutaka Tsuchida
- Character design
- Akihiro Asanuma
- Music
- Kaoru Wada
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo (TV) (1997)
- Watch next: The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2 (2015)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“BRAND NEW STORY” · eps 1-14
- OP2“Yue ni, Matenrou” by MUCC · eps 15-25
Endings (2)
- ED1“Passcode 4854” by Rei Yasuda · eps 1-14
- ED2“Start Line” · eps 15-25
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like The File of Young Kindaichi Returns
The File of Young Kindaichi Returns FAQ
How many episodes does The File of Young Kindaichi Returns have?
The File of Young Kindaichi Returns has 25 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch The File of Young Kindaichi Returns?
About 10 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is The File of Young Kindaichi Returns finished?
Yes. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns has finished airing — the final episode aired September 27, 2014.
Is there a season 2 of The File of Young Kindaichi Returns?
Yes — the story continues in The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2 (2015).
What should I watch before The File of Young Kindaichi Returns?
Watch Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo (TV) first — The File of Young Kindaichi Returns is a direct sequel.
Is The File of Young Kindaichi Returns based on a manga?
Yes. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns adapts the manga by Shin Kibayashi.
Who animated The File of Young Kindaichi Returns?
The File of Young Kindaichi Returns was animated by Toei Animation and directed by Yutaka Tsuchida.
Who sings the opening of The File of Young Kindaichi Returns?
The opening, "BRAND NEW STORY", is performed by an uncredited artist.