The family which operates a medicine wholesale business undergoes an upheaval which leads to the splitting into two factions Ganso and Honke. One day, Kiichirou, the eldest son of the Honke faction, poisons the Ganso household head Nagahiko and goes missing. Two years later, Kiichirou’s younger sister Hatsue asks Kindaichi to look for her brother. At the same time, Akechi, who takes an interest in Kindaichi after reading about his exploits in the newspapers, hides his identity and poses as a reporter in order to get closer to Kindaichi. Edit Translation
- English
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- dansk
- Norsk
- Native Title: 明智小五郎対金田一耕
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- Genres: Historical, Mystery
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Yamashita TomohisaKindaichi KosukeMain Role -
![Ito Hideaki in Kindaichi Kosuke vs. Akechi Kogoro Japanese Special (2013)]( "Ito Hideaki in Kindaichi Kosuke vs. Akechi Kogoro Japanese Special (2013)")
Ito HideakiAkechi KogoroMain Role -
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![Endo Kaname in Kindaichi Kosuke vs. Akechi Kogoro Japanese Special (2013)]( "Endo Kaname in Kindaichi Kosuke vs. Akechi Kogoro Japanese Special (2013)")
Endo KanameYoshiike KiichiroSupport Role -
![Asaka Mayumi in Kindaichi Kosuke vs. Akechi Kogoro Japanese Special (2013)]( "Asaka Mayumi in Kindaichi Kosuke vs. Akechi Kogoro Japanese Special (2013)")
Asaka MayumiYoshiike FusakoSupport Role -
![Emoto Tokio in Kindaichi Kosuke vs. Akechi Kogoro Japanese Special (2013)]( "Emoto Tokio in Kindaichi Kosuke vs. Akechi Kogoro Japanese Special (2013)")
Emoto TokioOtokichiSupport Role
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Reviews
This is a Tenpatsu, literally a 'one-shot' drama made for tv, not for the cinema big screen. It feels a lot like a theatrical piece, with a stage-like set and clear-cut, almost cartoonish characters.
Once forewarned, you can approach this movie and actually enjoy it. Kindaichi Kosuke and Akechi Kogoro are two famous detectives created by the pens of two equally famous writers. You'll immediately recognize all the elements of a 'whodunit' thriller, with an overly complicated crime, a lot of hints given to the public, oblivious police inspectors and an amateur detective who complicates things before gathering all the possible culprits for the final revelation.
The plot is intriguing and the solution of the case is at the same time unpredictable and deducible if you pay attention to the hints. There's also a funny twist which I thought elevated the story by half a point.
If you like the genre, you'll like this little movie, which comes with the bonus of a pleasing cast and quite a lot of humour. Both Yamashita and Ito Hideaki play their respective roles very well, with easy flippancy and a good dose of self-irony. We are also introduced to the future recurring characters, among which an adorable little girl who serves as improbable governess and secretary of Kindaichi.
The music - extremely forgettable - adds to the comic... I hope intentionally so.
The movie can be rewatched, provided one has forgotten the plot. So, depending on the strength of your memory, in 5 to 10 years.
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