Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo

Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo (1996-2007)

EndedAnimation showAnime, Crime, Mystery

Kindaichi Hajime may look dumb, but he is one of the smartest you will ever see. He encounters mysteries after mysteries with his good friend, Miyuki, and he swears to solve them in the name of his grandfather, which was a great detective.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 17:30 (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E22The Foxfire-Floating Murders, File 4Mar 26, 2016
S03E21The Foxfire-Floating Murders, File 3Mar 19, 2016
S03E20The Foxfire-Floating Murders, File 2Mar 12, 2016
S03E19The Foxfire-Floating Murders, File 1Mar 5, 2016
S03E18The Mystery of the Missing Gold MedalFeb 27, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo first premiere?

Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo first premiered on April 7, 1997.

Who is the main character in Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo?

Hajime Kindaichi is the main character in Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo.

What genre does Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo belong to?

Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo belongs to the detective and mystery genre.

What is the premise of Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo?

Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo follows the adventures of high-school student Hajime Kindaichi, who solves various crimes and mysteries that happen around him.

Who created Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo?

Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo was created by writer Seimaru Amagi and artist Fumiya Sato.

How many episodes of Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo were produced in 1997?

25 episodes of Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo were produced in 1997.

What is the English title of Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo?

The English title of Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo is "Kindaichi Case Files".

Who voiced the character Hajime Kindaichi in 1997?

Taiki Matsuno voiced the character Hajime Kindaichi in 1997.

Was Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo based on a manga series?

Yes, Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo was based on a manga series of the same name.

How many volumes were in the Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo manga series?

The Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo manga series consisted of 27 volumes.

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Also known as

  • 金田一少年の事件簿R【リターンズ】
  • The Case File of Young Kindaichi Returns
  • The File of Young Kindaichi Returns
  • Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns
  • Kindaichi Case Files
  • Les enquêtes de Kindaichi (France)
  • 金田一少年の事件簿R[リターンズ] (Japan)
  • 金田一少年の事件簿 (Japan)
  • Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo (Japan)
  • Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo (Japan)
  • The File of Young Kindaichi Returns (Spain)
  • Young Kindaichi`s Casebook (United Kingdom)
  • The File of Young Kindaichi Returns (United Kingdom)
  • Young Kindaichi's Casebook (United Kingdom)

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