The story was a little creepy, so I'm glad I didn't watch this at night because I am a huge scaredy cat! But, the story was well written! I never once predicted the outcome, never once guessed the suspect, and the story moved at a great pace, I never felt lost through the special and understood pretty much everything. It was great to see how Yamada Ryosuke (aka Kindaichi Hajime) deduced the case and figured out the truth. Although, that could be biased too since I'm on a detective drama kick right now!
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students. The idea of a high school student solving murders looks very improbable but here it was carried off really well with Kindaichi having some nice adolescent touches while very convincing in the side of him using his powerful brain for detection. I liked the comedy touches which relieved the dark side without getting silly or ”slapstick”。Finally the story included a battle of minds between an ”evil genius” and the ”hero genius” Kindaichi which promises to continue as an interesting angle to keep us hooked in future stories [reminds me of Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty in the English stories]. I will be watching other Kindaichi stories。
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I really like this case. It is hard to solve the case from the beginning. And as time goes by you will suspect someone but then it still didn't make sense. Yamada's acting is good as always, and the other supporting characters are quite the eye candies.
This is a very good special. Watch it if you have some spare time and need something to grip your attention easily. The case is quite complicated but the storyline made things easy to understand. I have finished watching all Kindaichi cases with Yamada Ryosuke acting as him and I must say I recommend all of it.
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A Familiar Yet Enjoyable Mystery Special
Having previously watched a few Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo series and finding them to be mildly intriguing mystery shows, I decided to give this special a chance, and it certainly didn't disappoint. As is often the case with Kindaichi mysteries, the plot is not overly complex, making it possible for viewers to deduce the identity of the real killer along the way. However, even with this predictability, the special manages to be an engaging watch, thanks to the steady stream of clues and developments.The story centers around Hajime Kindaichi, the grandson of a renowned detective, who possesses a talent for solving mysteries. While attending school, he enrolls in a program aimed at improving his grades, which requires him to take classes in a remote location. Joining him on this journey are his love interest Seiko and his friend Saki, along with a diverse cast of other characters. As the classes commence, students start falling victim to a mysterious killer, and Kindaichi finds himself tasked with unraveling the murders and putting an end to the deadly spree.
Every good mystery series includes subtle hints that engage viewers in solving the crime alongside the detective while also introducing red herrings to keep them on their toes. This special follows this classic formula. Although the mystery may be solvable for most viewers, the performances of the cast keep you invested in the storyline. Yamada Ryosuke's portrayal of a youthful and frightened student with a talent for solving mysteries is commendable. The supporting cast members also deliver exceptional performances. The special could have benefited from more impactful visuals and background music to intensify the sense of dread and urgency.
In conclusion, if you're a fan of the Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo series or simply enjoy murder mysteries, "Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo: Gokumon Juku Satsujin Jiken" is worth a watch. You can step into the role of a detective alongside the main character and try your hand at solving the mystery. It's a familiar yet enjoyable addition to the Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo collection.
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