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Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo watch order
Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo watch order at a glance
- 1.Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo TV Series · 1997
- 2.Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo: Shinigami Byouin Satsujin Jiken Special · optional · 1997
- 3.Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Movie 2: Satsuriku no Deep Blue Movie · 1999
- 4.Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Specials Special · optional · 2007
- 5.Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo: Kuromajutsu Satsujin Jiken-hen OVA · optional · 2012
- 6.Channel 5.5 ONA · optional · 2014
- 7.Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns TV Series · 2014
- 8.Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns 2nd Season TV Series · 2015
- 9.Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns 2nd Season: Akechi Keibu no Jikenbo Special · optional · 2015
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
3d 6h
3 parts, in order
39 days at 2 hours a day
Story + movies
3d 7h
adds 1 movie
40 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
3d 11h
9 entries incl. OVAs and specials
42 days at 2 hours a day
3
core entries
1
movies to include
1
recaps / alt versions to skip
3d 7h
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 3d 7h in total · longest: Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo
- Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo2d 11h
- Movie 2: Satsuriku no Deep Blue1h 30m
- Returns10h
- Returns 2nd Season8h 48m
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo | 2d 11h |
| Movie 2: Satsuriku no Deep Blue | 1h 30m |
| Returns | 10h |
| Returns 2nd Season | 8h 48m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo at 7.83 · from first to latest, the score held steady
Show as table
| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo | 7.83 |
| 2 | Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns | 7.52 |
| 3 | Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns 2nd Season | 7.72 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindaichi Shounen no JikenboTop score | 1997 | 148 | 7.83 | – | Toei Animation |
| Returns | 2014 | 25 | 7.52 | – | Toei Animation |
| Returns 2nd Season | 2015 | 22 | 7.72 | – | Toei Animation |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Where to stream Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo
How many of the 4 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- Crunchyroll 1 of 4
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
Side storyoptionalKindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo: Shinigami Byouin Satsujin JikenSpecial · 1997 · 1 ep · 48m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 3
MovieKindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Movie 2: Satsuriku no Deep BlueMovie · 1999 · 1 ep · 1h 30m
Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.
- 4
Side storyoptionalKindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo SpecialsSpecial · 2007 · 2 ep · 1h 36m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 5
Side storyoptionalKindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo: Kuromajutsu Satsujin Jiken-henOVA · 2012 · 2 ep · 54m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 6
- 7
MainKindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo ReturnsTV Series · 2014 · 25 ep · 10h
Core story – watch in this order.
- 8
MainKindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns 2nd SeasonTV Series · 2015 · 22 ep · 8h 48m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 9
Side storyoptionalKindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns 2nd Season: Akechi Keibu no JikenboSpecial · 2015 · 1 ep · 47m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
- 1Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Movie 1: Operazakan - Aratanaru Satsujin1996-12
- 2Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo1997-04
- 3Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo: Shinigami Byouin Satsujin Jiken1997-04
- 4Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Movie 2: Satsuriku no Deep Blue1999-08
- 5Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Specials2007-11
- 6Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo: Kuromajutsu Satsujin Jiken-hen2012-12
- 7Channel 5.52014-01
- 8Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns2014-04
- 9Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns 2nd Season2015-10
- 10Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns 2nd Season: Akechi Keibu no Jikenbo2015-12
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Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo in?
Follow the recommended order above: Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo → Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns → Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns 2nd Season. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo?
The core story and movies run about 3d 7h. At two hours a day that is roughly 40 days.
How many seasons does Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo have?
3 parts make up the main story, plus 1 movie and 5 side stories or OVAs.
Where do the Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo movies fit in the watch order?
Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Movie 2: Satsuriku no Deep Blue: after Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo.
Can I skip the Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo recaps?
Yes. Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Movie 1: Operazakan - Aratanaru Satsujin retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Where can I stream all of Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo?
Crunchyroll lists 1 of the 4 seasons and movies. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.
Which Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo rates highest at 7.83/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.