Kindaichi Case Files Special

About Kindaichi Case Files Special

Looking for background on Kindaichi Case Files Special (Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Specials)? This shounen and mystery series by Toei Animation (2007) starts out like this. The setup: Kindaichi and the gang are on their way to a hot spring, but get lost and end up at a run down and sinister hotel. They are told that a vampire used to live in the hotel way back.

More of the story: Someone even died (was found with bite marks on the neck). Six years ago a girl was found in the cellar with bite marks on her neck, and the villagers killed her. When one of the guests is killed and Miyuki is attacked by a creature with fangs, it would seem like the vampire is still there...

With shounen at the core, growth, friendship and escalating challenges form the backbone. This one is best suited to fans of classic power-up and friendship stories.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Toei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Kindaichi Case Files Special looks and moves on screen. Within the shounen category, growth, friendship and escalating challenges form the backbone. A 7.3/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. It aired in 2007, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.