Taking down criminals. Saving thousands. But it all ended too soon. Or did it? We’re excited to announce that The Detective Is Already Dead is officially joining the Summer 2021 anime season lineup, exclusively on Funimation!
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The series follows Kimizuka Kimihiko, a young man who is always getting into trouble, as he finds himself the assistant of Siesta, a globe-trotting detective, and the two of them solve a series of mysteries.
But after years of adventuring and saving lives, Siesta mysteriously dies, though her legacy will shape the lives of Kimihiko and others as they move forward.

From studio ENGI (Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!, Kemono Michi: Rise Up) and director Manabu Kurihara, The Detective Is Already Dead begins its simulcast on Funimation on July 4.
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Based on the light novel series of the same name, the anime stars voice actors Arata Nagai (Nanbaka 2) as Kimizuka Kimihiko, Saki Miyashita (Harukana Receive, After School Dice Club) as Siesta and Ayana Taketatsu (K-On!) as Nagisa Natsunagi.
Are you excited to unravel the mystery of The Detective Is Already Dead? Share this post and let us know! And stay tuned to Funimation for the latest news on even more amazing anime headed your way, this season and beyond.
