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Detective Office 5: Another Story

2005·Show
50Episodes in2Seasons

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Detective Office 5: Another Story fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Mystery, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Ambiguity9
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

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About

This anthology-style mystery series is part of the D‑5 PROJECT, centered around Detective Office 5 - a long-running private detective agency in Kawasaki. Each detective is known only by a number rather than a name (e.g., Detective 596, 532), with standalone stories featuring different characters and surreal, quirky cases.
Surreal Crime DramaPsychological MysteryAmbiguous NarrativeMelancholic AtmosphereUncanny Valley AestheticSlow-Burn TensionExistential DreadNon-Traditional Detective StoryDreamlike LogicCerebral Engagement

Crew

Directed by:
Kaizo Hayashi, Yoshikazu Sugiyama, Koji Hagiuda
Written by:
Tomihiko Tokunaga, Go Riju, Kaizo Hayashi
Produced by:
Kaizo Hayashi, Hiroki Ohwada

Sequels and Prequels

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What is Detective Office 5: Another Story rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How many seasons does Detective Office 5: Another Story have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 50 episodes.

When did Detective Office 5: Another Story air?

It ran from 2005 to 2008 and has ended.

What language is Detective Office 5: Another Story in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.