Undead Murder Farce
Undead Murder Farce
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Undead Murder Farce

7.7
Yr 2023
Rt 23m
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

In this world, creatures like vampires and werewolves still walk about, but Aya Rindo can’t say the same for herself. This beautiful disembodied head, carried by her maid Shizuku Hasei, is a detective in search of her stolen body. One evening, they meet half-human Oni Slayer Tsugaru Shunichi, who offers a lending hand. Now, the trio is traveling through Europe, solving mysteries along the way.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 85 /100

Undead Murder Farce received strong critical acclaim for its inventive blend of Victorian gothic mystery, supernatural horror, and stylized action. Critics frequently highlighted the anime's thoughtful execution, noting how it takes familiar detective and monster-hunting tropes and playfully stretches them into a compelling narrative across Europe. Outlets commended the series for offering a grounded, intelligent tone accompanied by a distinct cast of characters rather than relying purely on absurd slapstick.

Reviewers were consistently impressed with the show's visual presentation and execution, particularly praising its gorgeously animated sequences and well-choreographed fight scenes. The series was lauded for applying real brainpower to its storytelling, delivering a sharp and engaging thrill ride that stands out among contemporary anime offerings.

While reactions were overwhelmingly positive, a few minor drawbacks were noted. Some critics pointed out occasional pacing lulls that briefly lowered the show's energy. Additionally, because the source novel series remains ongoing, reviewers mentioned that the overarching plot does not reach a full resolution, though the season's conclusion still proved satisfying.

“combines thrilling Victorian gothic mystery with supernatural action to deliver the onscreen League of Extraordinary Gentlemen we should've gotten”

“a prime example of what an anime can achieve when it stops flailing around and starts using its noggin”

“Gorgeously animated and expertly paced, Episode 1 is a fantastic start to a unique series.”

“the series premiere is thoughtful rather than absurd, and in place of slapstick physical comedy, we get an engaging and well-choreographed fight scene”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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UK • US • CA
Why fans love it

Undead Murder Farce functions as a historical mystery filtered through a supernatural lens. By placing a disembodied detective in the Meiji period, the show pushes the genre away from standard period dramas and toward a high-concept fantasy. Tomoyo Kurosawa portrays a lead character defined by her sharp intellect rather than her physical state, which sets a steady, cerebral tone for the investigations that follow.

The series succeeds by blending European travelogue aesthetics with Japanese folklore. It moves beyond the limitations of its premise by focusing on the chemistry of its central trio. These characters inhabit a world where monsters and humans operate under the same set of social tensions. Instead of relying on typical detective tropes, the narrative utilizes the specific traits of its inhuman protagonists to resolve cold cases and uncover hidden truths across alternate-history landscapes.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 69
Regulars 34
Longest run 6 eps
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Reigo Yamaguchi as Man (voice) 1 episode Mayu Aoyagi as Woman (voice) 1 episode Sayumi Suzushiro as Annie Kerber (voice) 4 episodes Hiroyuki Kinoshita as Lord Jean Duchet Godard (voice) 3 episodes Hirofumi Nojima as Claude Godard (voice) 3 episodes Shoya Chiba as Raoul Godard (voice) 3 episodes Afumi Hashi as Charlotte Godard (voice) 3 episodes Ryo Nishizawa as Alfred (voice) 3 episodes Ai Fukada as Giselle (voice) 3 episodes Mitsuru Hofu as Mark (voice) 3 episodes Masaaki Ihara as Reporter (voice) 1 episode Daisuke Motohashi as Reporter (voice) 1 episode Junichi Yanagita as Spectator (voice) 2 episodes Hayato Fujii as Man (voice) 3 episodes Wataru Yokojima as James Moriarty (voice) 4 episodes Tadaaki Doi as Police officer (voice) 3 episodes Reina Kondo as Carmilla (voice) 6 episodes Shin-ichiro Miki as Sherlock Holmes (voice) 4 episodes Masaki Aizawa as John H. Watson (voice) 4 episodes Mamoru Miyano as Arsène Lupin (voice) 4 episodes Hiro Shimono as The Phantom (voice) 4 episodes Tomokazu Sugita as Aleister Crowley (voice) 5 episodes Itaru Yamamoto as Victor (voice) 6 episodes Soma Saito as Jack the Ripper (voice) 3 episodes Shinichiro Kamio as Reynold Stingheart (voice) 4 episodes Sara Matsumoto as Fatima Doubledarts (voice) 4 episodes Ryunosuke Watanuki as Josef (voice) 2 episodes Hideaki Tezuka as Phileas Fogg (voice) 4 episodes Hidenari Ugaki as Passepartout (voice) 4 episodes Kohsei Hirota as Lestrade (voice) 4 episodes Ryuusaku Chijiwa as Bingley Brothers (voice) 2 episodes Masayuki Oshita as Horne (voice) 1 episode Shuichi Uchida as Newsboy (voice) 1 episode Taiten Kusunoki as Ganimard (voice) 2 episodes Naoki Bando as Mycroft Holmes (voice) 1 episode Shunichi Maki as Nigel (voice) 2 episodes Yuji Murai as Parrot (voice) 1 episode Yuki Tamai as Police officer (voice) 1 episode Aki Nagao as Rosa (voice) 2 episodes Emiri Suyama as Jutte (voice) 2 episodes Haruo Satou as Heinemann (voice) 3 episodes Misao Kobayashi as Holgar (voice) 3 episodes Kosuke Katayama as Gustav (voice) 4 episodes Eri Goda as Deborah (voice) 3 episodes Shoumaru Zouza as Cnut (voice) 3 episodes Ayaka Asai as Alice Rapidshot (voice) 5 episodes So Nozawa as Kyle Chaintail (voice) 4 episodes Hitomi Nabatame as Alma (voice) 1 episode Maaya Uchida as Nora (voice) 2 episodes Yumiri Hanamori as Vera (voice) 3 episodes Saima Nakano as Kaya (voice) 3 episodes Sayuri Sadaoka as Granny Regi (voice) 3 episodes Takaki Otomari as Gunter (voice) 2 episodes Shunsuke Takeuchi as Dennis (voice) 2 episodes Kazuki Ura as Falk (voice) 1 episode Seiichiro Yamashita as Bernt (voice) 2 episodes Yuuki Sanpei as Villager (voice) 1 episode Takuya Nakashima as Bjorn (voice) 1 episode Haruna Mikawa as Village girl (voice) 1 episode Mizuki Kitajima as Village girl (voice) 1 episode Anna Nagase as Louise (voice) 1 episode
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Keywords

detective based on novel or book vampire alternate history japanese folklore anime meiji period
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Details

First Aired
July 06, 2023
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
23 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
60