The Detective Is Already Dead

探偵はもう、死んでいる。

After thwarting a hijacking with beautiful, silver-haired detective Siesta, Kimihiko leads a life of globe-trotting and crime-solving—until Siesta dies. A year later, a new case will open old wounds as it threads…

2021 24 min 2 Seasons 25 Episodes
★ 5.7 / 10 60 ratings
AnimationMysteryDrama
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Synopsis

After thwarting a hijacking with beautiful, silver-haired detective Siesta, Kimihiko leads a life of globe-trotting and crime-solving—until Siesta dies. A year later, a new case will open old wounds as it threads murder, conspiracy, and his dead partner!

About

The Detective Is Already Dead premiered on July 4, 2021. It falls under the Animation, Mystery, Drama genres. The series has aired across 2 seasons and 25 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on AT-X. and remains in active production.

Why viewers enjoy The Detective Is Already Dead

The Detective Is Already Dead targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Mystery, Drama elements. This combination of Animation, Mystery, Drama sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

The Detective Is Already Dead was animated by ENGI, KADOKAWA, Sammy, and broadcast on AT-X.

Critical reception

The Detective Is Already Dead holds a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 60 user reviews on TMDB, a score that reflects a wider spread of opinions among viewers.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout The Detective Is Already Dead include: detective, gun, fight, secret organization, investigation, death, anime, based on light novel. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.

Voice cast

  • Arata Nagai

    Arata Nagai

  • Saki Miyashita

    Saki Miyashita

  • Ayana Taketatsu

    Ayana Taketatsu

  • Kanon Takao

    Kanon Takao

  • Saho Shirasu

    Saho Shirasu

  • Maria Naganawa

    Maria Naganawa

  • Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

    Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

  • Mai Fuchigami

    Mai Fuchigami

  • Takehito Koyasu

    Takehito Koyasu

  • Tetsushi Kajimoto

    Tetsushi Kajimoto

Production credits

Direction
Manabu Kurihara · Shinichi Fukumoto · Fumio Itou
Writing
Deko Akao · Nigojū · Hiroaki Nagashima

Release dates

Premiered

July 4, 2021

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 poster

Season1

July 4, 2021·12episodes

No description available for this season.

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Season2

October 7, 2026·13episodes

No description available for this season.

Themes & topics

Keywords associated with this title by the community.

  • detective
  • gun
  • fight
  • secret organization
  • investigation
  • death
  • anime
  • based on light novel

Network

AT-X

Frequently asked questions

When did The Detective Is Already Dead premiere?

The Detective Is Already Dead premiered on July 4, 2021.

How many seasons does The Detective Is Already Dead have?

The Detective Is Already Dead has 2 seasons and 25 episodes in total.

What genre is The Detective Is Already Dead?

The Detective Is Already Dead is classified under Animation, Mystery, Drama.

What networks did The Detective Is Already Dead air on?

The Detective Is Already Dead aired on AT-X.

Is The Detective Is Already Dead still ongoing?

Yes, The Detective Is Already Dead is still in production and new seasons release periodically.

How long is each episode of The Detective Is Already Dead?

Each episode of The Detective Is Already Dead runs for approximately 24 minutes.

Where is The Detective Is Already Dead from?

The Detective Is Already Dead is a Japanese anime production.

What is the TMDB rating of The Detective Is Already Dead?

The Detective Is Already Dead holds a rating of 5.7 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.