Trickster
Synopsis
Kogorou Akechi is the founder of a private investigation firm known as the Boy Detectives' Club. Together, this group takes on cases both great and small. One of their junior members, Kensuke Hanasaki, is out solving a case one day when he happens upon Yoshio Kobayashi, a mysterious amnesiac boy with an inability to die. After seeing his abilities in action, Kensuke offers Yoshio a deal: join the Boy Detectives' Club and help them solve cases, and in exchange he will find a way to help Yoshio die. The apathetic Yoshio accepts this deal begrudgingly, unaware of how different his life will become. Although he does not have much use for people, he gradually begins to acknowledge the group as he spends more time with them while solving cases. Trickster: Edogawa Ranpo "Shounen Tanteidan" yori follows Akechi and the rest of the Boy Detectives' Club as they solve the various cases they are given, all while combating a hidden threat from the shadows—"The Fiend with Twenty Faces." [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment is divided, with some viewers appreciating the initial concept and character designs, while many others found the story and characters devolved into a boring and annoying mess. The shifting focus away from the interesting initial premise and inconsistent character development were major pain points. Overall, the anime is considered mediocre with wasted potential.
Strengths
- Interesting concept of an immortal boy who wants to die.
- Some viewers enjoyed the character interactions and relationships.
- The art style was appreciated by some, especially character designs.
- The initial episodes showed promise and drew viewers in.
Weaknesses
- Story became boring and convoluted after the initial episodes.
- Character development was lacking or inconsistent.
- Many found the characters to be annoying or unlikeable, particularly Hanasaki.
- Plot holes and lazy writing detracted from enjoyment.
- The story's focus shifted away from the initially intriguing elements (Kobayashi's immortality) to less compelling character arcs (Akechi).
- Ending was a let-down for some viewers.