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The Best Episodes of The Detective Is Already Dead

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Kimizuka Kimihiko is a crisis-magnet. So it is no surprise when his rather mundane flight suddenly enters a state of emergency with a dire need of a detective onboard. Unfortunately, his attempt at avoiding trouble

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    The Detective Is Already Dead Season 1 Episode 1 - Attention Passengers: Is There A Detective on Board? / Commence Adolescent Romantic Comedy
    7.4/10(7 votes)

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

    S1:E1

    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.

    Directors:Marina Maki, Shinichi Fukumoto
    Writer:Deko Akao

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  2. The Detective Is Already Dead Season 1 Episode 7 - In Time, You Will Recall this Day
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #2 - In Time, You Will Recall this Day

    S1:E7

    While Siesta convalesces, Alicia takes on the role of substitute detective and seeks the Eye of Sapphire, with Kimizuka’s assistance. When at last Siesta recovers, recovered, the three celebrate, but this celebration takes an unexpected turn.

    Director:Shinichi Fukumoto
    Writer:Natsu Yoshioka

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  3. The Detective Is Already Dead Season 1 Episode 12 - Those Dizzying Three Years I Spent with You
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Those Dizzying Three Years I Spent with You

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Marina Maki
    Writer:Deko Akao

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  4. The Detective Is Already Dead Season 1 Episode 9 - SPES
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #4 - SPES

    S1:E9

    In an attempt to rescue Alicia, Siesta, Kimizuka, and Char set off to confront Hel and SPES on their home ground. There, they encounter one alarming surprise after another and come to realize that with SPES, nothing is as it seems.

    Director:Fumio Itou
    Writer:Deko Akao

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  5. The Detective Is Already Dead Season 1 Episode 11 - A Light in the Midst of Hope
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - A Light in the Midst of Hope

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Yuki Kanezawa
    Writer:Hiroaki Nagashima

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  6. The Detective Is Already Dead Season 1 Episode 10 - So I Can't Become a Detective
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - So I Can't Become a Detective

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Rin Teraoka
    Writer:Hiroaki Nagashima

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  7. The Detective Is Already Dead Season 1 Episode 2 - I Still Remember, After All This Time
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - I Still Remember, After All This Time

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Fumio Itou
    Writer:Deko Akao

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  8. The Detective Is Already Dead Season 1 Episode 3 - That's Yui-nya Quality
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #8 - That's Yui-nya Quality

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Sota Yokote
    Writer:Hiroaki Nagashima

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  9. The Detective Is Already Dead Season 1 Episode 4 - What I See in That Eye
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #9 - What I See in That Eye

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Ryuta Yamamoto
    Writer:Natsu Yoshioka

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  10. The Detective Is Already Dead Season 1 Episode 5 - That Was Directed at One Year in the Future
    6.4/10(5 votes)

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

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Yuki Kanezawa
    Writer:Deko Akao

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  11. The Detective Is Already Dead Season 1 Episode 8 - With That, We Set out on a Journey Once Again
    6.4/10(5 votes)

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

    S1:E8

    Siesta has recovered and is eager to press forward with pursuing the serial killer and SPES. Alicia, however, insists on being involved, and as the two clash and sparks fly, the mystery of Alicia's identity comes more sharply into focus.

    Director:Ryohei Endo
    Writer:Natsu Yoshioka

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  12. The Detective Is Already Dead Season 1 Episode 6 - Crimson Devil, Ice Queen
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Crimson Devil, Ice Queen

    S1:E6

    Siesta takes an extreme risk to stop Hel and her mutated terror-beast, and pays a price for her courage. The outcome halts the fight against SPES, at least temporarily. In the wake of this battle, Kimizuka makes a surprising discovery in an alley.

    Director:Fumio Itou
    Writer:Hiroaki Nagashima

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Best Episodes Summary

"Attention Passengers: Is There A Detective on Board? / Commence Adolescent Romantic Comedy" is the best rated episode of "The Detective Is Already Dead". It scored 7.4/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Marina Maki, Shinichi Fukumoto and written by Deko Akao, it aired on 7/4/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "In Time, You Will Recall this Day".