Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Specials English Sub & Dub

About Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Specials

Meet Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Specials (金田一少年の事件簿SP), a mystery anime by Toei Animation (2007). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: 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...

As a mystery title, clues, misdirection and a satisfying reveal are the hook. Voice work is led by Taiki Matsuno as Hajime Kindaichi and Akiko Nakagawa as Miyuki Nanase. If you count yourself among viewers who like piecing together a puzzle, put it on your list. At 2 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Toei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Specials looks and moves on screen. Within the mystery category, clues, misdirection and a satisfying reveal are the hook. With a 6.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Taiki Matsuno voicing Hajime Kindaichi gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2007, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.