Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns

The File of Young Kindaichi Returns / 金田一少年の事件簿R【リターンズ】 / Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo R / Kindaichi Case Files Returns / Kindaichi Case Files R
Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns
Genres: Mystery, Shounen
Demographics: Shounen
Studios: Toei Animation
Producers: Yomiuri Telecasting
Rating: 7.54 / 10
Rank: #1853
Popularity: #5282
Users Listed: 20,107
Users Scored: 8,056
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/14/2022
Aired: April 5, 2014 – September 27, 2014 (Spring)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 25

Synopsis:

Hajime Kindaichi, a seemingly ordinary high school student and grandson of the renowned detective Kosuke Kindaichi, finds his life unexpectedly intertwined with intrigue during a trip to Hong Kong. While accompanying his grandfather on a fashion-related business, Hajime’s girlfriend Miyuki is abducted under false pretenses. The ensuing rescue mission quickly unravels a complex web of circumstances, pulling Hajime into a series of interwoven mysteries. The series blends elements of suspense and deduction, exploring themes of family legacy and the unexpected burdens that come with it. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Hong Kong, the narrative emphasizes observation and logical reasoning as Hajime navigates perilous situations to recover Miyuki and expose the truth behind her disappearance.

Trailer:

Characters:

  • Kindaichi, Hajime (Main) - Voice Actors: Matsuno, Taiki
  • Nanase, Miyuki (Main) - Voice Actors: Nakagawa, Akiko
  • Aino, Shuuji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hatano, Wataru
  • Akashiba, Daiki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakagawa, Keiichi
  • Akechi, Kengo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Morikawa, Toshiyuki
  • Akimine, Akane (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hara, Yuuko
  • Aoi, Reiji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tamaki, Masashi
  • Busujima, Riku (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tanzawa, Teruyuki
  • Chan, Yongu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Umezu, Hideyuki
  • Daigo, Maki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Dodo, Asako
  • Enami, Yurika (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Igarashi, Yuka
  • Enkouji, Shinobu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yanaka, Hiroshi
  • Fan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fujita, Mikako
  • Fujimori, Akira (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Numata, Yusuke
  • Fukamori, Hotaru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiina, Hekiru
  • Hama, Akiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kanemoto, Hisako
  • Han (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kikumoto, Taira
  • Hayami, Reika (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Iizuka, Mayumi, Lin, Angel
  • Hayamiya, Aoi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Marimura, Kaoru
  • Ishida, Maria (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawaragi, Shiho
  • Isshiki, Rikako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Dodo, Asako
  • Itsukushima, Ranko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takeuchi, Junko
  • Kagaya, Yui (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Komatsu, Yuka
  • Kaidou, Hitomi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aizawa, Yurika
  • Kamioka, Fuuma (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kakihara, Tetsuya
  • Kenmochi, Kazue (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Minaguchi, Yuko
  • Kenmochi, Isamu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kosugi, Juurouta
  • Kikukawa, Kozue (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yuzuki, Ryouka
  • Kim, Long Dong (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mori, Norihisa
  • Kirisawa, Tooru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asahina, Takumi
  • Koganei, Mamoru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yusa, Kouji
  • Komori, Ryousuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakaguchi, Shuuhei
  • Konoe, Motohiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimizu, Kazuki
  • Kuchinuma, Suekichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Moro, Morooka
  • Kujiragi, Daisuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kimura, Subaru
  • Li, Pai Long (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chiba, Isshin
  • Liu, Ivy (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saco, Mayumi
  • Master (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Satou, Tomohiro
  • Mayumura, Takuya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fujimoto, Takahiro
  • Mei, Jin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takahashi, Rieko
  • Mikage, Satsuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyajima, Eri, Yoon, Ah-young
  • Mitarai, Yukio (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chiba, Susumu
  • Mizogishi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Katou, Seiji
  • Mizuki, Runa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hikasa, Youko
  • Momoyama, Akari (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asai, Ayaka
  • Moroi, Ren (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Oda, Hisafumi
  • Mother Kindaichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Han, Keiko
  • Mugibayashi, Mika (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Karasawa, Jun
  • Murakami, Souta (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asanuma, Shintaro
  • Nakayashiki, Manabu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takahashi, Hidenori
  • Nijieda, Mitsuyo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yukino, Satsuki
  • Okazaki, Koujirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kanemoto, Ryousuke
  • Onizawa, Ryuuko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takano, Urara
  • Oogoshi, Yutaka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fujiwara, Takahiro
  • Saki, Ryuuta (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nanba, Keiichi, Lin, Chris
  • ... and 24 more characters

Staff:

  • Nagai, Kouji (Producer)
  • Nishio, Daisuke (Producer)
  • Tsuchida, Yutaka (Director)
  • Honda, Yasunori (Sound Director)
  • Imamura, Takahiro (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Kakudou, Hiroyuki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Koyama, Yasunori (Episode Director)
  • Koyama, Ken (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Masaki, Shinichi (Episode Director)
  • Satou, Masanori (Episode Director)
  • Shimizu, Junji (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Ueda, Yoshihiro (Episode Director)
  • Uehara, Hideaki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Fukushima, Yoshifumi (Script)
  • Kishimoto, Miyuki (Script)
  • Shimada, Michiru (Script)
  • Tomioka, Atsuhiro (Script)
  • Kawase, Toshifumi (Storyboard)
  • Murakami, Takayuki (Storyboard)
  • Nishizawa, Nobutaka (Storyboard)
  • Yashima, Yoshitaka (Storyboard)
  • 7!! (Theme Song Performance)
  • Eguchi, Ryo (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Fujibayashi, Shouko (Theme Song Lyrics)
  • MUCC (Theme Song Performance)
  • Shiraishi, Satori (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Tokyo Performance Doll (Theme Song Performance)
  • Tsuri, Shunsuke (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Yasuda, Rei (Theme Song Performance)
  • Asanuma, Akihiro (Character Design)
  • Hakamada, Yuuji (Animation Director)
  • Hirata, Kenichi (Animation Director)
  • Ichioka, Mai (Art Director)
  • Igarashi, Shinichi (Director of Photography)
  • Itou, Mina (Animation Director)
  • Kanari, Youzaburou (Original Creator)
  • Kawamoto, Miyoko (Animation Director)
  • Kibayashi, Shin (Original Creator)
  • Lee, Hyeon-Jeong (Background Art)
  • Namatame, Yasuhiro (Animation Director)
  • Nishimura, Eiichi (Editing)
  • Saotome, Kei (Animation Director)
  • Sasakado, Nobuyoshi (Key Animation)
  • Satou, Fumiya (Original Character Design)
  • Suwa, Michihiko (Chief Producer, Planning)
  • Toyonaga, Shinichi (Color Design)
  • Wada, Kaoru (Music)
  • Watanabe, Natsuki (Animation Director)
  • Yamada, Tatsuo (Key Animation)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo (anime - Prequel)
  • Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns 2nd Season (anime - Sequel)
  • Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo - Shin Series (manga - Adaptation)
  • Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo: 20-shuunen Kinen Series (manga - Adaptation)