The Files of Kindaichi Returns centers on the Hajime Kindaichi, grandson of the famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi. Though he usually appears to be a regular high school student, when a difficult case arises Hajime, along with his childhood friend Miyuki Nanase, police inspector Isamu Kenmochi, and rival Kengo Akechi, use their sharp deduction skills to solve each mystery.
Episodes
25
Aired
Spring 2014
Score
7.0
Popularity
#3986
DetectiveShounenPoliceMale ProtagonistPrimarily Adult CastCrimeTravel
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