The BEST episodes of The Detective Is Already Dead
Every episode of The Detective Is Already Dead ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Detective Is Already Dead!
Kimihiko Kimizuka has found himself inadvertently entangled in various crimes more times than he can remember, referring to himself as a magnet for trouble. One day, as if it was nothing out of the ordinary, a group of unknown men kidnaps him, forcing him to board a flight—where he also encounters a hijacking. Amid the resulting chaos, however, Kimizuka meets a stunning silver-haired beauty, going by the codename Siesta, who then saves the day.
#1 - Attention Passengers: Is There A Detective on Board? / Commence Adolescent Romantic Comedy
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/4/2021
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.
#2 - I Still Remember, After All This Time
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/11/2021
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.
#3 - In Time, You Will Recall this Day
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/15/2021
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."
#4 - With That, We Set out on a Journey Once Again
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/22/2021
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...
#5 - That Was Directed at One Year in the Future
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/1/2021
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.
#6 - That's Yui-nya Quality
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/18/2021
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.
#7 - What I See in That Eye
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/25/2021
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.
#8 - SPES
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/29/2021
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.
#9 - Those Dizzying Three Years I Spent with You
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/19/2021
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.
#10 - So I Can't Become a Detective
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/5/2021
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.
#11 - Crimson Devil, Ice Queen
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/8/2021
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...
#12 - A Light in the Midst of Hope
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/12/2021
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.