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The File of Young Kindaichi Returns

2014 – 2016Show2 seasons47 episodes

AnimationMystery
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

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 case of mistaken identity. The journey to save Miyuki itself leads to yet another crime case...

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  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

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The File of Young Kindaichi Returns episodes

2 seasons · 47 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Hong Kong Kowloon Treasure Murder Case File 1, 7.0
  2. S1 E2 The Hong Kong Kowloon Treasure Murder Case File 2, 7.1
  3. S1 E3 The Hong Kong Kowloon Treasure Murder Case File 3, 7.7
  4. S1 E4 The Hong Kong Kowloon Treasure Murder Case File 4, 7.3
  5. S1 E5 Reika Hayami and the Uninvited Guest, 8.0
  6. S1 E6 The Alchemy Murder Case File 1, 7.8
  7. S1 E7 The Alchemy Murder Case File 2, 8.0
  8. S1 E8 The Alchemy Murder Case File 3, 8.4
  9. S1 E9 The Alchemy Murder Case File 4, 8.2
  10. S1 E10 The Prison Prep School Murder Case File 1, 8.0
  11. S1 E11 The Prison Prep School Murder Case File 2, 8.2
  12. S1 E12 The Prison Prep School Murder Case File 3, 8.4
  13. S1 E13 The Prison Prep School Murder Case File 4, 8.8
  14. S1 E14 The Prison Prep School Murder Case File 5, 8.7
  15. S1 E15 Murder at 10,000 Meters File 1, 7.6
  16. S1 E16 Murder at 10,000 Meters File 2, 8.0
  17. S1 E17 The Campground "Bizarre" Case, 7.3
  18. S1 E18 Evil Spirit of the Diving Pool, 7.3
  19. S1 E19 Inspector Kenmochi the Murderer File 1, 8.2
  20. S1 E20 Inspector Kenmochi the Murderer File 2, 8.2
  21. S1 E21 Inspector Kenmochi the Murderer File 3, 8.2
  22. S1 E22 Inspector Kenmochi the Murderer File 4, 8.9
  23. S1 E23 The Game Mansion Murder Case File 1, 8.0
  24. S1 E24 The Game Mansion Murder Case File 2, 8.0
  25. S1 E25 The Game Mansion Murder Case File 3, 8.1
  1. S2 E1 The Death March of Young Kindaichi File 1, 8.0
  2. S2 E2 The Death March of Young Kindaichi File 2, 7.8
  3. S2 E3 The Death March of Young Kindaichi File 3, 7.7
  4. S2 E4 The Death March of Young Kindaichi File 4, 7.5
  5. S2 E5 Blood Pool Hall Murder Case File 1, 7.0
  6. S2 E6 Blood Pool Hall Murder Case File 2, 6.8
  7. S2 E7 Rose Cross Mansion Murder Case File 1, 7.3
  8. S2 E8 Rose Cross Mansion Murder Case File 2, 8.0
  9. S2 E9 Rose Cross Mansion Murder Case File 3, 8.3
  10. S2 E10 Rose Cross Mansion Murder Case File 4, 8.2
  11. S2 E11 Rose Cross Mansion Murder Case File 5, 8.4
  12. S2 E12 A Gunshot at 4:40 a.m., 7.0
  13. S2 E13 Snow Goblin Legend Murder Case File 1, 7.2
  14. S2 E14 Snow Goblin Legend Murder Case File 2, 7.5
  15. S2 E15 Snow Goblin Legend Murder Case File 3, 7.8
  16. S2 E16 Snow Goblin Legend Murder Case File 4, 7.9
  17. S2 E17 A Female Physician's Bizarre Plan, 6.5
  18. S2 E18 The Mystery of the Disappeared Gold Medal, 6.3
  19. S2 E19 Kitsunebi Drifting Murder Case File 1, 6.8
  20. S2 E20 Kitsunebi Drifting Murder Case File 2, 7.2
  21. S2 E21 Kitsunebi Drifting Murder Case File 3, 7.5
  22. S2 E22 Kitsunebi Drifting Murder Case File 4, 7.4

Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Koji Nagai
Music by
Kaoru Wada

Everyone

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Facts

April 5, 2014 · March 26, 2016 · Ended

First aired
April 5, 2014
Last aired
March 26, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 47 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Mystery
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

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Questions about The File of Young Kindaichi Returns

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The File of Young Kindaichi Returns?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The File of Young Kindaichi Returns worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.2).

How long does it take to watch The File of Young Kindaichi Returns?

19 h

About 19 hours: 47 episodes in 2 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2016.

Is The File of Young Kindaichi Returns plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (10 of 10) and intrigue (9 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is The File of Young Kindaichi Returns good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The File of Young Kindaichi Returns in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.