Nigojū and Umibōzu’s “The Detective Is Already Dead” (探偵はもう、死んでいる。) light novel series is confirmed to inspire a TV anime series by ENGI. The official site also reveals a teaser visual, the main cast and staff.
▼ A celebration illustration by the novels’ illustrator Umibōzu
▼ A celebration illustration by manga artists Mugiko, who draws the 1st volume of the manga adaptation
▼ A celebration illustration by manga artists poni, who draws the 2nd volume of the manga adaptation
▼ A celebration illustration by manga artists Moyashi Ime, who draws the manga serialized on Twitter
▍Announcement PV
▍Synopsis
Kimizuka Kimihiko is a crisis-magnet. From getting caught up in a crime scene to accidentally witnessing a drug deal, trouble seems to find him around every corner. So it is no surprise when his rather mundane flight suddenly enters a state of emergency with a dire need of a detective onboard. Unfortunately, his attempt at avoiding trouble is foiled by a beautiful girl with silver hair who goes by the codename Siesta. Declaring herself a detective, she unceremoniously drags Kimizuka into the case as her assistant.
That incident spelled the beginning of an adventure around the globe that went beyond his wildest imagination. Putting their lives on the line, the two took down criminal organizations, prevented disasters, and saved thousands. But the curtain closed to their epic journey with Siesta’s untimely death three years later.
Resolving to live an ordinary high school life this time, Kimizuka spends a year maintaining a low profile. However, as fate would have it, a girl with an uncanny resemblance to Siesta comes crashing into his life, threatening to throw his peaceful days into disarray.
▍Characters
■ Kimihiko Kimizuka (君塚君彦) – CV: Shin Nagai (長井新)
■ Siesta (シエスタ) – CV: Saki Miyashita (宮下早紀)
■ Nagisa Natsunagi (夏凪渚) – CV: Ayana Taketatsu (竹達彩奈)
■ Yui Saikawa (斎川唯) – CV: Kanon Takao (高尾奏音)
■ Charlotte Arisaka Anderson – CV: Saho Shirasu (白砂沙帆)
▍Staff and Production
Original Work: Nigojū (二語十) [MF Bungo/ Kadokawa]
Original Character Design: Umibōzu (うみぼうず)
Director: Manabu Kurihara (栗原学)
Series Composition: Deko Akao (赤尾でこ)
Character Design: Yōsuke Itō (伊藤陽祐)
Animation: ENGI
▍Cast
■ Kimihiko Kimizuka (君塚君彦) – CV: Shin Nagai (長井新)
■ Siesta (シエスタ) – CV: Saki Miyashita (宮下早紀)
■ Nagisa Natsunagi (夏凪渚) – CV: Ayana Taketatsu (竹達彩奈)
■ Yui Saikawa (斎川唯) – CV: Kanon Takao (高尾奏音)
■ Charlotte Arisaka Anderson – CV: Saho Shirasu (白砂沙帆)
■ Kōmori (コウモリ) – CV: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (松岡禎丞)
■ Chameleon (カメレオン) – CV: Takehito Koyasu (子安武人)