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The Detective Is Already Dead

2021–, Japanese, on AT-X.

After thwarting a hijacking with beautiful, silver-haired detective Siesta, Kimihiko leads a life of globe-trotting and crime-solving—until Siesta dies. A year later, a new case will open old wounds as it threads murder, conspiracy, and his dead partner!

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Seasons
2
Episodes
25
Episode length
24 min
Status
Still running

Next episode: S2 E6 “Guardian of the World”, 11 November 2026.

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Where to watch The Detective Is Already Dead

The Detective Is Already Dead is streaming on Crunchyroll and Sony Liv in India.

Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

Latest episode

S2 E5: That Was Their Final Answer

Aired 4 November 2026

Seasons 2

Details

First aired
4 July 2021
Network
AT-X
Original title
探偵はもう、死んでいる。
Language
Japanese
Country
Japan
Type
Scripted
Rated
TV-14
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What The Detective Is Already Dead is based on

The Detective Is Already Dead is based on The Detective Is Already Dead, a 2019 light novel series by Nigojū, published by MF Bunko J.

Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.

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The Detective Is Already Dead: quick answers

Is The Detective Is Already Dead worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.

How many seasons of The Detective Is Already Dead are there?

The Detective Is Already Dead has 2 seasons and 25 episodes, about 24 minutes each.

Is The Detective Is Already Dead finished?

No. The next episode, S2 E6 “Guardian of the World”, airs 11 November 2026.

Which OTT platform is The Detective Is Already Dead on?

The Detective Is Already Dead is streaming on Crunchyroll and Sony Liv in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

The Detective Is Already Dead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Detective Is Already Dead is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

What shows are like The Detective Is Already Dead?

If you liked The Detective Is Already Dead, try Master Keaton, Ikebukuro West Gate Park, B: The Beginning.

What is The Detective Is Already Dead based on?

The Detective Is Already Dead is based on The Detective Is Already Dead, a 2019 light novel series by Nigojū, published by MF Bunko J.

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