The Detective Is Already Dead
Synopsis
Kimihiko Kimizuka has found himself inadvertently entangled in various crimes more times than he can remember, referring to himself as a magnet for trouble. One day, as if it was nothing out of the ordinary, a group of unknown men kidnaps him, forcing him to board a flight—where he also encounters a hijacking. Amid the resulting chaos, however, Kimizuka meets a stunning silver-haired beauty, going by the codename Siesta, who then saves the day. Claiming to be a legendary detective, Siesta enlists Kimizuka to be her sidekick. Though Kimizuka refuses at first, with Siesta's insistence, he eventually joins her—marking the start of a grand adventure spanning the entire world, preventing multiple threats that could spell doom for humanity along the way. Unfortunately, after three years of their unpredictable yet enjoyable time together, Siesta abruptly passes away. Distraught, Kimizuka tries to leave all memories of her behind, but as he begins to meet more people, it seems that Siesta's influence will never truly die. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is overwhelmingly negative. Reviewers found the anime to be a poorly written, confusing, and ultimately disappointing adaptation. While some initial hype existed, the execution failed to deliver on the premise, resulting in a frustrating and unengaging experience for most viewers.
Strengths
- Some reviewers appreciated the initial premise and the potential of the characters.
- A few praised the art style and animation quality, especially in the first episode.
- One reviewer enjoyed the show ironically, finding it so bad it was entertaining.
Weaknesses
- Many reviewers criticized the convoluted and nonsensical plot, with plot twists that felt unearned and illogical.
- The writing was widely criticized for being dry, contrived, and full of exposition dumps.
- Characters were described as one-dimensional, bland, and lacking in chemistry.
- The pacing and structure of the story were heavily criticized, with a disjointed timeline and poorly executed flashbacks.
- The mystery elements were considered weak, with solutions appearing arbitrary and unexplained.
- Several reviewers noted the show's heavy reliance on tropes and cliches.
- Production issues like inconsistent animation quality and poor direction were also cited.