Case Closed: The Culprit Hanzawa
Case Closed: The Culprit Hanzawa
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Case Closed: The Culprit Hanzawa

7.5
Yr 2022
Rt 9m
Status Ended
Animation Comedy Mystery Crime
Your Verdict
Unrated

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Series Brief

Overview

A silhouetted suspect moves to the crime-infested town of Beika with murder in mind.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 78 /100

Case Closed: The Culprit Hanzawa generally received positive responses from critics, who appreciated its entertaining spin on the long-running detective franchise. Reviewers highlighted the anime's charming blend of humor, lighthearted storytelling, and surprising moments.

While some critics pointed out that the narrative relies on predictable setups—specifically the classic trope of a small-town newcomer struggling to survive in a big city—the series' absurd comedic elements and charm make it an enjoyable watch for anime fans.

“I’ve stumbled upon this wickedly good show on Netflix...”

“It has the right amount of comedy, story, and tiny surprises.”

“Otherwise, the plots are fairly generic “naive hick moves to the big city” stories.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
UK • US • CA
Netflix Standard with Ads
UK • US • CA
Why fans love it

Premiering in 2022, this animated crime comedy spin-off turns the traditional detective narrative inside out. Based on a manga, the anime takes a satirical approach to the mystery genre by focusing entirely on a literal silhouetted suspect. Rather than following the investigators, the story tracks this shadowy figure as they move to the notoriously crime-ridden town of Beika with a single goal: committing a murder.

Fans drawn to the series appreciate its sharp parody of classic mystery tropes. Shouta Aoi lends his voice to the project, helping highlight the absurd humor of trying to get settled in a city completely infested with crime. By balancing mystery elements with straightforward comedy, the spin-off delivers a clever, self-aware entry in animated detective fiction.

Production Board

Crew

Producer
Emi Sato Shuho Kondo Kiyoaki Terashima Hiroya Nakata
Director
Akira Yamada Hitomi Ezoe
Graphic Designer
Yasuichiro Yamamoto
Special Effects
Angelina Jane Setiawati
Background Designer
Eri Nakagawa Hikari Hashimoto
Publicist
Takeshi Kase
Associate Producer
Hiroki Okamoto Yuta Umezu
Editor
Ikuyo Fujita
Sound Editor
Katsuaki Yamagishi
Production Assistant
Lee Go-eun Ayaka Mizobuchi Naoto Yoshikawa Kazu Fukushima
Prop Designer
Tomochi Kosaka
Sound Director
Yasuyuki Urakami Keiko Urakami
Opening/Ending Animation
Chie Saito Masanori Osawa
Supervising Art Director
Chieko Nakamura
Series Director
Akitaro Daichi
Storyboard Artist
Akitaro Daichi
Theme Song Performance
Leon Niihama
Original Music Composer
Jun Abe Seiji Muto
Signal Match

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

detective parody based on manga spin off anime amused
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 04, 2022
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
9 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
54