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2015
1 Season
5.8 (180)

Ranpo Kitan is a Japanese anime television series that premiered on Fuji TV in 2015. The show is based on the works of acclaimed Japanese mystery writer Edogawa Ranpo and is a blend of mystery, horror, and supernatural elements. The show is set in modern-day Tokyo and revolves around the cases handled by an eccentric detective named Akechi Kogoro and his young assistant Kobayashi Yoshio.

The show is dark and haunting, with each episode dealing with gruesome murders and mysteries that often leave the viewer on the edge of their seat. The art style is unique and detailed, with a strong focus on the use of color and shadows to create a dark and eerie atmosphere. The show also features some stunning animation, with each character rendered in a highly detailed and distinct style.

The voice actors for Ranpo Kitan are top-notch, with Amber Lee Connors, Eric Vale, and Justin Briner putting in some standout performances. Connors plays the mysterious and intelligent detective Akechi Kogoro, while Vale lends his considerable talents to the role of Kobayashi Yoshio, the young assistant who is eager to prove himself. Briner rounds out the main cast as Hashiba Nao, a young woman with a tragic past who becomes involved in the cases that Akechi and Yoshio are investigating.

Ranpo Kitan is not a show for the faint of heart, as it often deals with very dark and disturbing subject matter. The show explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of the human psyche, all while keeping viewers guessing with its intricate mysteries and unexpected twists. The episodes are all standalone stories, but they each tie into the larger narrative of the show, slowly unraveling a web of intrigue and deception that will keep viewers hooked until the very end.

One of the strengths of Ranpo Kitan is its ability to blend the supernatural with more grounded elements of detective fiction. The show often deals with ghosts, demons, and other paranormal occurrences, but it never loses sight of the fact that it is at its core a mystery series. Akechi and Yoshio must use their intellect and deduction skills to solve each case, and the supernatural elements only serve to make the mysteries all the more difficult to unravel.

Overall, Ranpo Kitan is a stunning and engaging anime series that is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seat. The show is a masterclass in blending multiple genres and themes, and it boasts some of the best animation and voice acting of any anime series from recent years. If you are a fan of mysteries, horror, or supernatural stories, then Ranpo Kitan is a must-watch.

Ranpo Kitan is a series that ran for 1 seasons (11 episodes) between July 3, 2015 and on Fuji TV

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Seasons

11. The Daydream

September 17, 2015

Namikoshi is trying to change the world using the power of Twenty Faces. Those who are dissatisfied with society gathered to support Namikoshi and his law. What is Namikoshi trying to do? Can Akechi get there before itâ€™s too late?

10. A Desire for Transformation

September 11, 2015

The man pulling the strings of the latest Twenty Faces crime was Namikoshi, who everyone thought died three years ago. He starts talking about his junior high school days and how he came to start working on the formula with Akechi.

9. Terrifying Mistake

September 4, 2015

Akechi spends his days and nights trying to figure out the formula that he and Namikoshi created in order to put an end to the Twenty Faces case. Being very curious about the formula, Kobayashi skips school to help Akechi with his work.

8. The Strange Tale of Panorama Island, Part 2

August 21, 2015

Joined by Kobayashi and Hashiba, Akechi solves the crime committed in the exhibition hall on Panorama Island. After coming back from the island, when Kobayashi and Hashiba stop by the office as usual, Akechi starts telling them about his past.

7. The Strange Tale of Panorama Island, Part 1

August 14, 2015

As Kagami predicted, more Twenty Faces have been appearing, ten in the previous month, and now in the current month, the fourth one has just appeared. Akechi and Nakamura head to Panorama Island to inspect the latest crime scene.

6. A Glimpse into Hell

August 7, 2015

Akechiâ€™s chaotic day starts when Kobayashi finds an abandoned kitten at the front door of the Akechi Detective Agency. Kobayashi wants to keep the kitten, but Akechi does not approve. Then another incident occurs. This time, Shadow-Man is involved.

5. Caterpillar

July 31, 2015

In an interrogation room, Twenty Faces reveals what made him decide to operate outside of the law to punish criminals.

4. Twenty Faces

July 24, 2015

A man who calls himself Twenty Faces commits a series of murders. His victims are all criminals who have escaped justice and have not atoned for their crimes. Before he kills, he posts a message on the Internet to explain who heâ€™s going to kill and why.

3. Shadow-Man

July 17, 2015

Nine girls have been abducted in two months and the police suspect that Shadow-Man, a master of disguise and gentleman thief, might be the kidnapper. When Akechi declines to take part in this case, Kobayashi asks if he can investigate it instead.

2. The Human Chair, Part 2

July 10, 2015

Kobayashi has been arrested. It seems that heâ€™s been charged with additional crimes. Before the police take him away, he whispers something to Hashiba. What will happen to him? Who is the real killer? Will he be able to solve this crime?

1. The Human Chair, Part 1

July 3, 2015

One morning, a junior-high student, Kobayashi, wakes up and finds himself in his classroom with his homeroom teacherâ€™s body. In his hand is a murder weapon. A high-school detective, Akechi, is called in to assist the police to solve the case.

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Where to Watch Ranpo Kitan

Ranpo Kitan is available for streaming on the Fuji TV website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Ranpo Kitan on demand at Apple TV.