The Detective Is Already Dead

Overview

Kimihiko Kimizuka is an ordinary high school student with one extraordinary problem: trouble finds him wherever he goes. When a hijacking throws him together with Siesta, a brilliant silver-haired detective, he becomes her assistant, and for three years the pair travel the world taking on cases involving secret organizations, stolen treasures and dangerous enemies.

Then Siesta dies, and Kimihiko tries to return to a quiet, ordinary life. But a new case, and a girl who looks just like his late partner, pull him back into the world of detectives, assassins and conspiracies he thought he had left behind.

Quick facts

• Year: 2021
• Type: Series
• Seasons: 2
• Genres: Animation, Mystery, Drama
• Original language: Japanese
• Network: AT-X
• Status: Returning Series

Watch the Trailer

Watch the official Season 2 trailer from Crunchyroll’s YouTube channel below.

Where to Watch

In India, The Detective Is Already Dead is streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Sony Liv and JioHotstar, according to JustWatch India (checked October 30, 2026). Crunchyroll carries both seasons, making it the simplest place to start.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Detective Is Already Dead about? It follows Kimihiko Kimizuka, a high school student who constantly stumbles into trouble, as he becomes the assistant of the detective Siesta. After her death, a new case drags him back into the world of detective work he tried to leave behind.

Who are the main characters? Kimihiko Kimizuka (voiced by Arata Nagai), the detective Siesta (voiced by Saki Miyashita), Nagisa Natsunagi (voiced by Ayana Taketatsu) and Yui Saikawa (voiced by Kanon Takao).

How many seasons and episodes are there? There are two seasons. The first season has 12 episodes from 2021, and the second season premiered on October 7, 2026 and is still airing.

Where can I watch The Detective Is Already Dead in India? It streams on Crunchyroll, which carries both seasons, as well as on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Sony Liv and JioHotstar, according to JustWatch India.