The BEST episodes of The Detective Is Already Dead season 1

Every episode of The Detective Is Already Dead season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Detective Is Already Dead season 1!

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.

Last Updated: 9/29/2024Network: AT-XStatus: Ended
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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

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.

Writer: Deko Akao
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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

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.

Writer: Deko Akao
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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

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."

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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

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...

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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

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.

Writer: Deko Akao
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That's Yui-nya Quality
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7.10
40 votes

#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.

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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

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.

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SPES
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6.96
23 votes

#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.

Writer: Deko Akao
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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

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.

Writer: Deko Akao
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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

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.

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Crimson Devil, Ice Queen
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6.75
28 votes

#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...

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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

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.

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