The Millionaire Detective – Balance: Unlimited
Synopsis
Daisuke Kanbe, a man of extraordinary wealth, is assigned to the Modern Crime Prevention Headquarters as a detective. It is there that he gets partnered with Haru Katou, a humane detective who values justice above all. The two are polar opposites, and their morals clash time and time again. Haru despises Daisuke for using monetary wealth to solve cases, as he believes that money is not everything. They will have to combine their efforts, however, to solve the mysteries that are coming their way. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed. Some viewers enjoyed the unique premise, character dynamics, and entertainment value, while others were disappointed by the rushed story, underdeveloped plot, and tonal inconsistencies. The show's potential was seen as wasted by some due to these issues.
Strengths
- Unique concept of a millionaire detective
- Good chemistry between the main characters, Katou and Daisuke
- Entertaining and fun to watch
- Good art style and character design
Weaknesses
- Rushed story and underdeveloped plot
- Episodic nature of early episodes feels redundant
- Lack of character development for supporting characters
- Tonal shift from lighthearted comedy to darker approach is jarring