Woodpecker Detective's Office
6.5
Quality Score
0.59 (Positive)
Audience Mood
6 / 10
Controversy
8,680
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
A ghost was seen on the 12th floor of the Asakusa Juunikai building. A newspaper article featuring the sighting brought together Takuboku Ishikawa, who runs a private detective agency to support his family, and his assistant Kyosuke Kindaichi to solve the case. (Source: MAL News)
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed. While the show excels in its art style, historical setting, and character-driven moments, many find the central mystery plot weak and the pacing slow. Some viewers connect with the emotional and poetic elements, while others find the story bland and unengaging. The series seems to appeal more to those seeking character relationships and atmosphere over intricate mysteries.
Strengths
- Beautiful artwork and animation
- Well-handled Meiji period setting
- Interesting characters inspired by famous poets
- Soothing OST that suits the mood
Weaknesses
- Uninteresting or cliche mystery plots
- Slow pacing and meandering story
- Underdeveloped side characters
- Forced or fractured relationships
Available on: Crunchyroll (availability varies by region)