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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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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!

    Director:Unknown
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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...

    Director:Unknown
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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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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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?

    Director:Unknown
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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?!

    Director:Unknown
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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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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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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    Director:Unknown
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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?!

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 1 Episode 20 - “Inspector Kenmochi, Murderer, File 2”
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #10 - “Inspector Kenmochi, Murderer, File 2”

    S1:E20

    More evidence backs the unpopular idea that the missing Inspector Kenmochi is targeting the former minors out of revenge for what they did to the teenaged Marina three years ago. Although Hajime is convinced his old friend would never resort to vigilantism, Superintendent Akechi puts out an APB on Kenmochi on suspicion of murder!

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 1 Episode 21 - “Inspector Kenmochi, Murderer, File 3”
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - “Inspector Kenmochi, Murderer, File 3”

    S1:E21

    The Executioner strikes again, this time kidnapping Busujima! Can Hajime and Akechi track them down before it's too late? Plus, more evidence points to Inspector Kenmochi being the murderous vigilante!

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 2 Episode 10 - The Rosenkreuz Mansion Murders, File 4
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #12 - The Rosenkreuz Mansion Murders, File 4

    S2:E10

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 2 Episode 11 - The Rosenkreuz Mansion Murders, File 5
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #13 - The Rosenkreuz Mansion Murders, File 5

    S2:E11

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 1 Episode 5 - "Reika Hayami and the Uninvited Guest"
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #14 - "Reika Hayami and the Uninvited Guest"

    S1:E5

    Kindaichi is on a party boat with idol Hayami Reika and a lot of her other fans. He would be having a great time, too, if it weren't for the suspicious man next to him...

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 1 Episode 7 - "The Alchemy Murder Case File 2"
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #15 - "The Alchemy Murder Case File 2"

    S1:E7

    The bodies start piling up in the mansion on a solitary island. And when one member is murdered inside of a locked room, the only possible suspect is Reika-chan?

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 1 Episode 10 - "The Prison Prep School Murder Case File 1"
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #16 - "The Prison Prep School Murder Case File 1"

    S1:E10

    When Hajime is in danger of having to repeat a year, Miyuki takes him to the hellishly strict Gokumon Prep School. But even before they can get a tour, a former student is murdered there via poison. Kindaichi is on the case, but it looks to become much bigger with a study retreat taking place in a secluded area and the machinations of the Puppeteer from Hell!

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 1 Episode 16 - “Murder at 10,000 Meters, File 2”
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #17 - “Murder at 10,000 Meters, File 2”

    S1:E16

    Hajime and Akechi team up to expose Captain Shida's killer... or is that killers?! Whatever the case, it leads to a situation where the plane itself (including the hundreds of passengers inside) is put in a perilous position and only one person has a shot of saving them all... but it's not Hajime!

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 1 Episode 23 - “The Game Mansion Murder Case, File 1”
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #18 - “The Game Mansion Murder Case, File 1”

    S1:E23

    On the bus ride home from an amusement park, Hajime and Miyuki are knocked out with a sleeping gas. They wake up to find themselves trapped in an abandoned hospital with the other bus passengers. Their only chance of getting out alive is by solving the mysterious Game Master's puzzles!

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 1 Episode 24 - “The Game Mansion Murder Case, File 2”
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #19 - “The Game Mansion Murder Case, File 2”

    S1:E24

    The Game Master's deadly game continues, pitting Hajime and company against one lethal trap after another. In fact, it seems like the murderous mastermind wants to do away with all of the members. Will Hajime make it out of the Game Mansion alive, let alone unmask the Game Master?

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 2 Episode 16 - The Legendary Snow Demon Murders, File 4
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #20 - The Legendary Snow Demon Murders, File 4

    S2:E16

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 2 Episode 1 - The Death March of Young Kindaichi, File 1
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #21 - The Death March of Young Kindaichi, File 1

    S2:E1

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 2 Episode 22 - The Foxfire-Floating Murders, File 4
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #22 - The Foxfire-Floating Murders, File 4

    S2:E22

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 1 Episode 6 - "The Alchemy Murder Case File 1"
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #23 - "The Alchemy Murder Case File 1"

    S1:E6

    Kindaichi is on a treasure-hunting reality show with the goal to find a hidden ton of gold bullion, but he and the other contestants and staff don't realize they're being stalked by a murderous masked figure who may be an alchemist! Making matters worse is the fact that they're trapped on an isolated island with no means of communication!

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 2 Episode 15 - The Legendary Snow Demon Murders, File 3
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #24 - The Legendary Snow Demon Murders, File 3

    S2:E15

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. The File of Young Kindaichi Returns Season 1 Episode 3 - "The Hong Kong Kowloon Treasure Murder Case File 3"
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #25 - "The Hong Kong Kowloon Treasure Murder Case File 3"

    S1:E3

    While Detective Li races to find the bomb before it goes off, Kindaichi goes back to the hotel to recreate the first murder. But how can one killer account for three murders when all of the main suspects have perfect alibis?

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Best Episodes Summary

"“Inspector Kenmochi, Murderer, File 4”" is the best rated episode of "The File of Young Kindaichi Returns". It scored 9/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/6/2014. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "“The Prison Prep School Murder Case, File 4”".