the ghost mansion setting is so fun even if those children are going to give me a genuine headache every single time they appear. genta in particular is just a lot man (not bodyshaming). the mystery and setting were interesting enough to keep me going but the whole thing was more frustrating than exciting honestly

28181883

3 mo

placing the detective boys inside a ghost legend setting is a structurally clever choice that leverages the contrast between the children's varying degrees of credulity to generate both comedy and genuine unease. the episode delivers its mystery competently even if the resolution is not particularly surprising.

homotron3799

3 mo

mitsuhiko confidently declaring there are no ghosts in this scientific era and then immediately getting scared is such a classic bit. the children are SO ANNOYING and yet somehow the chaos they create is genuinely entertaining. this murder was honestly kind of deserved and i have no further comments on that.

Episode Context

Episode 20 follows the more conventional urban mystery of 'An Elevator Murder Case' and shifts the spotlight to the Detective Boys in a standalone atmospheric setting, giving the younger cast more room to develop. It sits in the early stretch of the series where episodic cases build out the world and deepen character relationships. The next episode, 'On Location, TV Drama Murder Case,' pivots back to a traditional investigative format, making this a fun detour before the series resumes its standard procedural rhythm.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceLOW

Air DateMay 20, 1996

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