The Files of the Young Kindaichi 1995
What is The Files of the Young Kindaichi?
The Files of the Young Kindaichi is a Japanese mystery television series that aired beginning in 1995. The show follows high school student Hajime Kindaichi, who, despite showing little academic promise, follows in the footsteps of his grandfather Kosuke Kindaichi by solving complex and seemingly impossible murder cases.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1995
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 47
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 15, 1995
- Last aired
- Jun 26, 2022
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Nippon TV
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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The Files of the Young Kindaichi is a Japanese mystery television series that aired beginning in 1995. The show follows high school student Hajime Kindaichi, who, despite showing little academic promise, follows in the footsteps of his grandfather Kosuke Kindaichi by solving complex and seemingly impossible murder cases. Assisted by his friends, Hajime applies sharp deductive reasoning and courage to unravel intricate mysteries. The series is based on the manga of the same name and is known internationally as The Kindaichi Case Files. A second season was confirmed to have premiered in July 1996. The show spans multiple seasons and has remained in production for several years. It is recognized as an anime adaptation and has been featured on platforms such as Plex. The series is categorized under the mystery genre and appeals to viewers interested in detective stories and puzzle-solving narratives.
Should you watch it?
“A high school student follows in his grandfather's footsteps to become a master detective.”
- engaging mystery premise
- classic detective narrative
- limited information available
Watch it if you enjoy stories about young protagonists solving complex mysteries.
The series focuses on detective work and mystery solving.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Western-style Village Murder Case Jul 15, 1995
- E2 Broken Heart Lake Legend Murder Case Jul 22, 1995
- E3 Opera House Murder Case Jul 29, 1995
- E4 Treasure Island Murder Case Aug 5, 1995
- E5 Head Hanging School Murder Case Aug 19, 1995
- E6 Hida's Trick of House Murder Case Sep 2, 1995
- E7 Wax Doll Castle Murder Case Sep 9, 1995
- E8 Wax Doll Castle Murder Case Sep 16, 1995
- E11 Episode 11 Apr 8, 1995
- E12 Episode 12 Apr 15, 1995
Season 2 · 9 episodes
- E1 Devil Suite Murder Case Jul 13, 1996
- E2 Tarot Mountain Hut Murder Case Jul 20, 1996
- E3 Tarot Mountain Hut Murder Case Jul 27, 1996
- E4 Murder Committed by Young Kindaichi Aug 3, 1996
- E5 Murder by Gentleman Thief Aug 10, 1996
- E6 Murder by Gentleman Thief Aug 17, 1996
- E7 Western-style Hotel Murder Case Aug 31, 1996
- E8 Graveyard Island Murder Case Sep 7, 1996
- E9 Graveyard Island Murder Case Sep 14, 1996
Season 3 · 9 episodes
- E1 Ghost Passenger Ship Murder Case Jul 14, 2001
- E2 Ghost Passenger Ship Murder Case Jul 21, 2001
- E3 French Silver Coin Murder Case Jul 28, 2001
- E4 Black Butterfly of Death Murder Case Aug 4, 2001
- E5 Black Butterfly of Death Murder Case Aug 11, 2001
- E6 Reika Hayami Kidnapping Murder Case Aug 25, 2001
- E7 Murder in the Forest of the Demon Dog Sep 1, 2001
- E8 Russian Dolls Murder Case Sep 8, 2001
- E9 Russian Dolls Murder Case Sep 15, 2001
Season 4 · 9 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jul 19, 2014
- E2 Episode 2 Jul 26, 2014
- E3 Episode 3 Aug 2, 2014
- E4 Episode 4 Aug 9, 2014
- E5 Episode 5 Aug 16, 2014
- E6 Episode 6 Aug 23, 2014
- E7 Episode 7 Aug 30, 2014
- E8 Episode 8 Sep 6, 2014
- E9 Episode 9 Sep 13, 2014
Season 5 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Apr 24, 2022
- E2 Episode 2 May 1, 2022
- E3 Episode 3 May 8, 2022
- E4 Episode 4 May 15, 2022
- E5 Episode 5 May 22, 2022
- E6 Episode 6 May 29, 2022
- E7 Episode 7 Jun 5, 2022
- E8 Episode 8 Jun 12, 2022
- E9 Episode 9 Jun 19, 2022
- E10 Episode 10 Jun 26, 2022
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise?
A high school student who appears unpromising discovers a talent for detective work like his grandfather.
Who is the main character?
The main character is a young man who is a high school student.
Is it a detective show?
Yes, the series follows a young man as he becomes a master detective.
Does the protagonist have a family connection to detective work?
Yes, he follows in the footsteps of his grandfather.
Is the protagonist a high school student?
Yes, the story begins while he is a high school student.