The BEST episodes directed by Manabu Kurihara

Attention Passengers: Is There A Detective on Board? / Commence Adolescent Romantic Comedy
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7.53
47 votes

#1 - Attention Passengers: Is There A Detective on Board? / Commence Adolescent Romantic Comedy

The Detective Is Already Dead - Season 1 - Episode 1

Kimizuka, a middle-school student, meets the beautiful detective Siesta in the process of thwarting a plane hijacking. As they next investigate a mystery at Kimizuka’s school Culture Festival, Siesta urges Kimizuka to become her sidekick.

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I Still Remember, After All This Time
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7.43
49 votes

#2 - I Still Remember, After All This Time

The Detective Is Already Dead - Season 1 - Episode 2

Kimizuka is approached by Nagisa Natsunagi, a girl with a yearning seemingly inspired by the heart she received in a transplant. When Kimizuka asks Fuubi for help, she takes them to meet an unexpected someone who provides surprising information.

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In Time, You Will Recall this Day
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7.27
26 votes

#3 - In Time, You Will Recall this Day

The Detective Is Already Dead - Season 1 - Episode 7

Kimizuka searches for "Sapphire's Eyes" with Alicia, who acted as a detective during Siesta's medical treatment. For a short while, three people visit the dining bar to celebrate the complete recovery of Siesta. Siesta offered Kimizuka a glass to make up for the apple pie, and when he noticed it was late at night. When Siesta returned to the room, she sat down on the bed and called out to Kimizuka, "Come here."

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With That, We Set out on a Journey Once Again
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7.26
23 votes

#4 - With That, We Set out on a Journey Once Again

The Detective Is Already Dead - Season 1 - Episode 8

Kimizuka and Siesta realized that the wind that they met the other day was a fake. While upset, a fifth victim was killed. Siesta, who chooses her means to defeat her Hell, and Kimizuka, who wants to respect the feelings of her bereaved family, pass each other. Three days later, Alicia is involved in the incident. She was Kimizuka, who was relieved by Alicia, but she was beginning to realize the unacceptable reality...

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That Was Directed at One Year in the Future
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7.16
31 votes

#5 - That Was Directed at One Year in the Future

The Detective Is Already Dead - Season 1 - Episode 5

Siesta and Kimizuka investigate a series of murders by someone called Cerberus, who for some sinister reason steals victims’ hearts. As Cerberus eludes Siesta’s pursuit, she comes up with a more desperate tactic, much to Kimizuka’s dismay.

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That's Yui-nya Quality
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7.10
40 votes

#6 - That's Yui-nya Quality

The Detective Is Already Dead - Season 1 - Episode 3

A teen idol, Yui Saikawa, enlists Kimizuka and Natsunagi--who has taken up the mantle of legendary detective--to guard a priceless sapphire. In preparing for this, the two realize that more than just a precious jewel is at risk.

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What I See in That Eye
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7.00
38 votes

#7 - What I See in That Eye

The Detective Is Already Dead - Season 1 - Episode 4

On the night of Yui Saikawa’s big stadium show, Kimizuka and Natsunagi struggle to protect her from a hidden assailant. But the further the two dig into the plot against Saikawa, the clearer it becomes that the teen idol has secrets of her own.

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SPES
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6.96
23 votes

#8 - SPES

The Detective Is Already Dead - Season 1 - Episode 9

To regain Alicia, Siesta, Kimizuka, and Shall finally arrived at the SPES base. Kimizuka, who was split into two hands with Siesta and acted with Shall, confronts SPES's main ball "Seed" and learns the true identity of SPES. Meanwhile, Siesta reunites with Hell and attempts to recapture Alicia.

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Those Dizzying Three Years I Spent with You
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6.96
23 votes

#9 - Those Dizzying Three Years I Spent with You

The Detective Is Already Dead - Season 1 - Episode 12

Siesta, returned in spirit, partners with Kimizuka in a desperate battle against an ever-changing and resilient foe. In the aftermath of this battle, the survivors carry lingering questions and doubts, and must try to find closure amongst themselves.

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So I Can't Become a Detective
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6.86
21 votes

#10 - So I Can't Become a Detective

The Detective Is Already Dead - Season 1 - Episode 10

Saikawa, Natsunagi, and Kimizuka set off on a cruise together, during which Kimizuka unexpectedly encounters a former acquaintance. It turns out that something precious is onboard the ship, something which attracts the wrong sort of attention.

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Crimson Devil, Ice Queen
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6.75
28 votes

#11 - Crimson Devil, Ice Queen

The Detective Is Already Dead - Season 1 - Episode 6

Siesta and Kimizuka win the battle with SPES's top executive Hell who suddenly appears. In return, Siesta was injured in her leg for about two weeks. Kimizuka, who was asked to use it, meets Alicia, a girl who was sleeping in a cardboard box in the back alley. Kimizuka asks her relatives, but Alicia has lost her memory so far...

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A Light in the Midst of Hope
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6.65
20 votes

#12 - A Light in the Midst of Hope

The Detective Is Already Dead - Season 1 - Episode 11

Facing off against Chameleon with Natsunagi’s life on the line, Kimizuka finds that he is not alone in this battle, with help coming in unexpected forms. But against this wily foe, Kimizuka’s allies--and his own resilience--are tested to the limits.

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