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The Best Episodes of The File of Young Kindaichi Returns

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High school student Hajime Kindaichi is the supposed grandson of famous private detective Kosuke Kindaichi. Visiting Hong Kong for a fashion event with Kindaichi, our hero's girlfriend Miyuki is captured by a stranger in a

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    The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 1 Episode 22 - “Inspector Kenmochi, Murderer, File 4”
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #1 - “Inspector Kenmochi, Murderer, File 4”

    S1:E22

    Kindaichi reveals the identity of the real Executioner at last! But what prompted his acts of bloody vengeance? Plus, a guest appearance by Hajime's nemesis!

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  2. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 1 Episode 13 - “The Prison Prep School Murder Case, File 4”
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #2 - “The Prison Prep School Murder Case, File 4”

    S1:E13

    Kindaichi discovers the secret that punctures everyone's supposedly airtight alibi! He assembles both groups, explains the reasoning behind the theme murders, and calls out the identity of Sparrow, the serial murderer of six students! Except as it turns out, Sparrow is actually...

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  3. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 1 Episode 14 - “The Prison Prep School Murder Case, File 5”
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #3 - “The Prison Prep School Murder Case, File 5”

    S1:E14

    Kindaichi reveals the identity of the second murdering Sparrow! But how did the Puppeteer from Hell convince two law-abiding people to commit serial murder? And what fate lies in store for all three criminals?

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  4. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 1 Episode 12 - “The Prison Prep School Murder Case, File 3”
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #4 - “The Prison Prep School Murder Case, File 3”

    S1:E12

    Chaos ensues when the bodies of four missing students are discovered murdered and positioned in grisly ways patterned after class topics. Kindaichi and Inspector Akechi collaborate by phone from their separate murder sites, but are stumped when everyone has an alibi. Will the Puppeteer from Hell have the last laugh?

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  5. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 1 Episode 11 - “The Prison Prep School Murder Case, File 2”
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #5 - “The Prison Prep School Murder Case, File 2”

    S1:E11

    The Gokumon Prep School study retreat begins and the conditions are even harsher than Kindaichi was expecting! Not only that, he and Miyuki are put in a separate group, although they both hear hints of a group of six students who did something unforgivable in the past and now fear deadly retribution. Whose strings are the Puppeteer from Hell pulling and what is he going to make them do?!

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  6. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 1 Episode 25 - “The Game Mansion Murder Case, File 3”
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #6 - “The Game Mansion Murder Case, File 3”

    S1:E25

    Kindaichi unmasks the Game Master, reveals their murderous motive, and shows how their tricks were done. But will the game of death claim one more victim?

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  7. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 2 Episode 9 - The Rosenkreuz Mansion Murders, File 3
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #7 - The Rosenkreuz Mansion Murders, File 3

    S2:E9

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  8. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 1 Episode 9 - "The Alchemy Murder Case File 4"
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #8 - "The Alchemy Murder Case File 4"

    S1:E9

    Hajime uncovers the Alchemist's final trick, and then exposes the killer's identity! But what is the person's motive for brutally murdering four people in a mansion on a remote island? The answer lies within a tale of tragedy and revenge!

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  9. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 1 Episode 19 - “Inspector Kenmochi, Murderer, File 1”
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #9 - “Inspector Kenmochi, Murderer, File 1”

    S1:E19

    Three years ago, a girl died after being kidnapped and abused. The three minors who were responsible are back on the street, but when one of them is shot, Inspector Kenmochi disappears. Has old man Kenmochi turned vigilante?!

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  10. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 1 Episode 20 - “Inspector Kenmochi, Murderer, File 2”