The Detective is Already Dead
Also known as: Tantei wa mou, Shindeiru., 探偵はもう、死んでいる。, La detective esta muerta., Tanmoshi, นักสืบตายแล้ว, Thám tử đã chết
by Nigojuu
The story of Tantei wa mou, Shindeiru. follows Kimihiko Kimizuka, a young man who four years ago became the assistant of a mysterious detective known as "Siesta" on a hijacked airplane. Together, Kimihiko and Siesta went on mind-boggling, globe-trotting adventures while combatting a secret organization, but all of that came to an end when they were separated by Siesta's death. In the present day, Kimihiko tries to return to an ordinary, boring life as a high school student, but things are never that simple, even though the detective is already dead. (Source: Crunchyroll, edited)
- Type
- Light novel
The StoryHoard editorial verdict
A witty, mystery-tinged novel in which a young assistant follows a famous detective on a hijacked airplane, and learns that the detective's name is not what it seems.
Pros
- Clever, playful mystery
- Strong comic banter between the leads
Cons
- Plot can feel tangled
- Some jokes depend on the wider series
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The story of The Detective Is Already Dead follows Kimihiko Kimizuka, a young man who four years ago became the assistant of a mysterious detective known as Siesta, on a hijacked airplane. The premise is a mystery-comedy novel about an unlikely partnership between an ordinary boy and a brilliant, unpredictable investigator.The strength is the banter. The two leads trade sharp, funny lines, and the story's mystery is clever and playful. The airplane setting gives the story a tense, cinematic opening.The weaknesses are about the tangled plot. The mystery can feel complicated, and some jokes depend on familiarity with the wider series. Readers wanting a straightforward mystery may find it busy.Recommended for readers who enjoy witty mystery-comedies with a memorable duo. Expect a clever, chatty read that rewards attention.
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