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Criminologist Himura and Mystery Writer Arisugawa

2016·Show
13Episodes in2Seasons
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor5
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Mystery, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout storytelling, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue10
  • Narrative Structure9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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Criminologist Himura Hideo gets so much pleasure out of being in crime scenes that he's even confessed to having wanted to kill someone. Constantly seeking out the ultimate crime, he is indeed a man with quite a few issues. Mystery writer Arisugawa Arisu, on the other hand, keeps a close eye on Himura's investigations and writes about them but at times completely misses the point. Not at all the type of guy you'd call dependable, Arisugawa nonetheless professes to be the protector of the clumsy Himura. Although these two men appear like they have no business being in crime scenes, they mitigate each other's shortcomings and use their compelling logic to unravel the elaborately woven tricks left behind by the criminals. It's almost as if Himura and Arisugawa use incredible magical powers to tease out unimaginable truths!
Japanese MysteryCrime ProceduralEccentric DetectivesPsychological ThrillerDeduction-FocusedBuddy DynamicsDark UndercurrentsIntellectual PuzzleCharacter-Driven Mystery

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Is Criminologist Himura and Mystery Writer Arisugawa worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Criminologist Himura and Mystery Writer Arisugawa rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Criminologist Himura and Mystery Writer Arisugawa have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 13 episodes of about 55 minutes each and is still in production.

When did Criminologist Himura and Mystery Writer Arisugawa air?

It started in 2016 and is still in production.

What language is Criminologist Himura and Mystery Writer Arisugawa in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Criminologist Himura and Mystery Writer Arisugawa?

2JPUS

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What tropes does Criminologist Himura and Mystery Writer Arisugawa use?

Targeted to Hurt the HeroDramatic DropNever the Obvious SuspectWe Need a DistractionRule of ThreeTwo Dun ItRansom DropAlone with the PsychoBait-and-Switch GunshotAngry Collar GrabParanoia GambitPheromonesand 143 more

TV Tropes lists 155 storytelling tropes for Criminologist Himura and Mystery Writer Arisugawa, including Targeted to Hurt the Hero, Dramatic Drop, Never the Obvious Suspect.