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Quick Answer
- Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo (TV)(TV · 148 eps)
- The File of Young Kindaichi Returns(TV · 25 eps)
- The File of Young Kindaichi Returns 2nd Season(TV · 22 eps)
- Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Movie 1: Operazakan - Aratanaru Satsujin(Movie · 1 eps)
- Young Kindaichi's Casebook: Deep Blue Massacre(Movie · 1 eps)
- Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns 2nd Season: Akechi Keibu no Jikenbo(Special · 1 eps)
- Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo: Kuromajutsu Satsujin Jiken-hen(OVA · 2 eps)
- ...and 2 more below
Total: ~203 episodes / 81h watch time
Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo (TV) Watch Order(2026)
The Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo (TV) franchise has 9 entries and watching them in the wrong order can spoil some big moments. Here's the breakdown — main series, movies, OVAs, and where each one fits.
9 entries ~81h total3 series2 movies2 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Movie 1: Operazakan - Aratanaru Satsujin
7.16Movie1 eps~24minToei Animation
Finished Airing5
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Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns 2nd Season: Akechi Keibu no Jikenbo
7.11Special1 eps~24minToei Animation
Finished Airing7
Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo: Kuromajutsu Satsujin Jiken-hen
7.00OVA2 eps~48minToei Animation
Finished Airing8
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Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo: Shinigami Byouin Satsujin Jiken
6.69TV Special1 eps~24minToei Animation
Finished AiringFrequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo (TV)?
Release order. Start with Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo (TV) and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo (TV)?
About 81 hours total across 203 episodes and 9 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 58 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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