The official cover of the 12th volume of Nigojuu and Umibouzu’s light novel Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru (The Detective is Already Dead) was unveiled to the public on KADOKAWA’s official media. In addition, KADOKAWA’s website announced that this new volume of the light novel Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru is scheduled to be released in bookstores and shops in Japan on 25 November and will have a total of 328 pages.
For this occasion, the cover illustration of the 12th volume of Nigojuu and Umibouzu’s light novel will feature detective Siesta. In addition, the cover illustration for this volume has also been unveiled to the public.
The light novel Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru unveiled the official cover of its 12th volume.
Information about Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru:
Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru, known as ‘The Detective is Already Dead’ in the West, is a light novel written by Nigojuu and illustrated by Umibouzu. This work began publication at Media Factory’s MF Bunko J imprint in November 2019. Currently, the light novel has 11 volumes published and it was reported a while ago that the literary franchise has surpassed one million copies in circulation.
In addition, the work has a manga adaptation by Mugiko, which began publication in Media Factory’s Monthly Comic Alive magazine in May 2020. Thanks to the public’s positive reception of the literary franchise, an anime adaptation of the original light novel was announced in January 2021.
On 4 July 2021, the anime adaptation of the light novel ‘Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru’ began broadcasting on Japanese television. The series consisted of a total of 12 episodes and was produced by the animation studio ENGI. The anime is currently available legally on the Crunchyroll platform under the title The Detective is Already Dead. It is important to note that the anime adaptation of the light novel ‘Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru’ announced the production of its second season last July 2022.
The anime Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru has the following description: The story introduces us to Kimihiko Kimizuka, who seems to have an unusual tendency to get involved in crime without looking for it, calling himself a magnet for trouble.
However, his routine takes a surreal turn when he is kidnapped by a group of strangers and is forced to board a flight where he meets another kidnap victim. In the midst of the chaos, Kimizuka encounters an enigmatic and stunning silver-haired woman, whose pseudonym is Siesta, and who becomes his unexpected saviour.
Siesta introduces herself as a legendary detective and proposes that Kimizuka become her assistant. Although Kimizuka initially resists, Siesta’s perseverance leads him to join her, beginning an epic adventure that crosses continents and faces threats that could endanger humanity.
After three years of unpredictable but rewarding cohabitation, Siesta’s sudden departure plunges Kimizuka into desolation. Despite her efforts to put the memories behind her, each new encounter seems to remind her that Siesta’s influence will never completely disappear. So begins this captivating story, where Siesta’s legacy lives on in Kimizuka’s heart and in the hearts of those who cross her path.
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