Hajime Kindaichi
main character
TV
7.2
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 22
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 8 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 3, 2015 – March 26, 2016
- Season
- Fall 2015
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Director
- Youko Ikeda
- Original creator
- Shin Kibayashi
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
Estimated watch time
8h 48m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen79%Detective79%Police60%Male Protagonist60%Primarily Adult Cast60%
TVFINISHED2015 FALL7.2 / 10 AniList score
The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2
金田一少年の事件簿R【リターンズ】• Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo R 2
Synopsis
This year's 33rd issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shounen Magazine announced that Seimaru Amagi and Fumiya Sato's Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo R (The File of Young Kindaichi Returns) manga will get a second anime adaptation that will premiere in Japan in October. The magazine will reveal more information about the anime adaptation in future issues. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2?
The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2 has been well received, with an average AniList score of 72/100 — 54% of 1,009 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #54 highest-rated anime of 2015, and #14 highest-rated anime of Fall 2015 on AniList.
Of the 1.8K AniList users who started it, 4.8% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 1.4K have finished it.
At about 8 h 48 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Mystery — especially shounen, detective, police, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
22 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shin Kibayashi
- Director
- Youko Ikeda
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: The File of Young Kindaichi Returns (2014)
- Optional extras: The File of Young Kindaichi Returns: Akechi Keibu no Jikenbo
Related entries
PREQUEL
The File of Young Kindaichi Returns
TV · 2014
SIDE STORY
The File of Young Kindaichi Returns: Akechi Keibu no Jikenbo
SPECIAL · 2015
ADAPTATION
Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo: Tanpenshuu
MANGA
ADAPTATION
Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo: Case Series
MANGA
ADAPTATION
Kindaichi Case Files - New Series
MANGA
ADAPTATION
Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo: 20th Shuunen Kinen Series
MANGA
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“Yonjuushi” by NEWS · eps 1-12
- OP2“TRAGEDY” · eps 13-22
Endings (2)
- ED1“Hitomi no Oku no Milky Way” · eps 1-12
- ED2“Ketsui no Tsubasa” · eps 13-22
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The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2 FAQ
How many episodes does The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2 have?
The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2 has 22 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 8 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2?
About 8 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 11 days; at one hour a day, about 9 days.
Is The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2 finished?
Yes. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2 has finished airing — the final episode aired March 26, 2016.
Is there a season 2 of The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2?
No sequel is listed for The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2 as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
What should I watch before The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2?
Watch The File of Young Kindaichi Returns first — The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2 is a direct sequel.
Is The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2 based on a manga?
Yes. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2 adapts the manga by Shin Kibayashi.
Who animated The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2?
The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2 was animated by Toei Animation and directed by Youko Ikeda.
Who sings the opening of The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2?
The opening, "Yonjuushi", is performed by NEWS.