Sometimes you stumble across a new anime expecting a chill mystery series… and instead get flamethrowers, meme faces, and a washed-up detective being carried by a high schooler. Detectives These Days Are Crazy! wasn’t on my radar at first, but after five episodes of pure chaos, this anime has completely taken over my Tuesdays (and my sense of logic)..
Why 5 Episodes?
Before committing to any new anime like Detectives These Days Are Crazy, I follow a simple self-imposed rule: give it five full episodes to impress me. Why five? Let’s be real, one episode never tells you what kind of ride you’re in for. Especially with mystery shows, things need time to cook. Five episodes give me just enough space to meet the characters, see if the jokes land, and figure out if it’s my kind of chaos or a hard pass. It’s a system that saves me from getting too invested in a dud. If I’m not vibing by episode five, I drop it guilt-free. But if it clicks? Oh, I’m watching the whole thing, probably with snacks.
- Detectives These Days Are Crazy! airs on Tuesdays.
- It streams on:
- Airing 2025
Detectives These Days Are Crazy! is about:
- Full Genre list: Comedy, Mystery
- Demographic: Seinen
- Expected number of episodes: 12
- Age restriction: PG-13 – Teens 13 or older
- Trigger warnings: None at this time
- Animation Studio: LINDENFILMS
- English Dub: No
- Source: Manga
- Kanji: まったく最近の探偵ときたら
- Alternative Title: Mattaku Saikin no Tantei to Kitara
- Official Website
- Follow their official accounts: X: @mattan_anime
- Social hashtags: #まっ探
A washed-up detective and a chaotic high school girl who might honestly be better at the job than he is. Together, they somehow solve cases involving stolen pudding, cats with jobs, and the occasional actual flamethrower. It’s nonsense, but it commits to the nonsense.
Watch the Detectives These Days Are Crazy official trailer here:
My Impressions on the first 5 episodes of Detectives These Days Are Crazy!
Detectives These Days Are Crazy! doesn’t take itself seriously, and that’s exactly the point. It plays fast and loose with classic mystery tropes, but the real draw is the unhinged character dynamics and constant genre whiplash. If Great Pretender and Saiki K. had a lovechild in a detective agency, this would be it.
Episode One: Former Great Detective Nagumo Keiichiro / Mashiro’s Pest Extermination
Right out of the gate, this episode is bursting with chaotic energy, mostly thanks to Mashiro, the high school girl who shows up uninvited at the office of washed-up detective Keiichirou Nagumo. Mashiro is over-the-top in the best way: one moment she’s spouting awkward movie quotes, the next she’s flamethrowering a Yakuza hideout to “prove her worth.” Mashiro and Nagumo have this weirdly fun love-hate vibe going on; she’s chaotic, he’s exhausted, and together they’re somehow functional. The faces are meme-tier, the slapstick is shameless, and that poor cat is just trying to survive. It shouldn’t work… but it totally does.
Thematically, the episode plays with contrasts, youth vs. burnout, ambition vs. apathy, and sprinkles in pop culture nods without taking itself too seriously. Mashiro’s motivations are still unclear, but there’s a strong hint that her chaotic entrance into Nagumo’s life is more than random. The visual comedy hits hard (those exaggerated poses!), and the opening theme already slaps with fun choreography. It’s not deep noir, but it’s not trying to be. It’s loud, weird, occasionally inappropriate, and definitely entertaining. So yeah… It’s dumb as hell, but in that very watchable and enjoyable way.
Episode Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
Episode Two: With Ghosts, Go for the Knees / Find the Real Thief! / Three Minutes Until Mashiro Explodes
This episode triples down on the chaos with three mini-cases that bounce between ghost hunts, underwear theft, and literal bomb disposal, with a straight face and full meme energy. We get a better feel for the show’s pacing here: it’s less a single story arc and more like a case-of-the-week sitcom with a mystery-comedy flavour. Mashiro continues to carry the series with her unpredictable methods (yes, she really did selfie her way through a bomb threat) and ridiculous but endearing energy. Nagumo mostly stumbles around trying to act like the adult in the room while somehow getting framed as a pervert and honestly, he should be thanking Mashiro and Nezu for keeping his agency afloat.
New character Hayashida adds a splash of high school hijinks and awkward crush energy, setting up one of the funniest “ghost” misunderstandings so far. This episode also flexes hard with pop culture references, going full Detective Conan parody in the final act, complete with nods to other series. It’s shameless and amazing. Beneath the absurdity, we’re starting to see glimmers of how Mashiro’s talents and motives might unfold, but for now, the show is living its best unhinged life. If you showed up hoping for actual mystery-solving, you’re probably a little confused. But if you’re here for Detective Conan references, cursed expressions, and meme chaos? You’re in the right place.
Episode Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
Episode Three: Great Detective Asunaro / The Ones Who Don’t Realize They’re Stalkers Are the Most Dangerous
This episode introduces two new characters: the overly confident “genius” detective Yuu Asunaro and his deadpan assistant Maki. Asunaro’s over-the-top admiration for Nagumo turns their detective showdown into more of a childish rivalry than a serious contest of wits, while Maki’s calm presence offers a nice contrast to the noise. Despite the spotlight shifting toward the newcomers, Mashiro remains the show’s chaotic heart, cutting through bravado with sharp instincts and meme-tier reactions. The second half of the episode explores a stalker case, tackling some touchy material with a mix of slapstick and mild social satire. It’s a tonal gamble that doesn’t fully land, but it adds some edge to the usual absurdity.
Production-wise, the anime stays visually consistent, with expressive animation and solid voice performances carrying the comedy even when the writing wobbles. While the mystery element takes a backseat to character comedy, there’s a clear intent to expand the cast and shake up the dynamic. It’s a lighter, less focused entry than Episode 2, but one that hints at longer-term narrative potential through its new character pairings. Not the funniest or tightest episode, but still entertaining in its own messy way.
Episode Score: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5)
Episode Four: Murder at the Mansion of Screams / Maki-chan and the Generation Gap
This episode is an absolute riot, and possibly the funniest one yet! It opens with a loving parody of classic murder mysteries, complete with a spooky mansion, a suspicious host, and a conveniently collapsed bridge. But true to this series’ style, the whole “whodunnit” turns into a delightful farce. There’s no actual murder, just a bunch of detectives bluffing their way through an increasingly absurd situation. Asunaro’s completely made-up deductions, somehow convincing a woman she committed a crime she didn’t commit, had me, and Mashiro accidentally trapping everyone in the mansion? Peak chaos. There’s no real crime, just a cascade of misunderstandings, bluffs, and accidental revelations.
The second half slows things down a little but rewards us with some surprisingly strong character development for Maki. Her segment digs into her (very obvious) age denial and nostalgia for the past, cue telephone cards, beepers, and stingray fin snacks, while offering a sweet, awkward connection with Nagumo that feels refreshingly real. It’s still goofy, but there’s heart beneath the humour. The shift toward deeper character comedy, especially through Maki, shows the anime might be leaning more into ensemble slice-of-life absurdity than pure mystery going forward, properly shifting toward full-on parody.
This episode hints at the cast slowly growing while still not taking itself seriously at all, and honestly, I love that for it.
Episode Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
Episode Five: Welcome to the World of Grown-ups / A Midsummer Thriller / Mashiro and the Agent from the Stars
This episode keeps the segmented storytelling format but livens things up with a more character-driven tone and genre experimentation. We get a peek into Mashiro and Nagumo’s evolving bond during a bar visit that’s equal parts wholesome and ridiculous (seriously, the ero-mag alphabetising moment was amazing). The escape room segment stumbles a bit, leaning heavily on predictable gags, but Hana’s reactions and denial about her age add just enough charm to keep it entertaining. The final story, however, steals the show, introducing Azuha Hoshino, a hyper, spy-themed wildcard who feels like an older, wilder version of Mashiro. Her energy completely revitalises the latter half, and her chemistry with the main cast, especially Mashiro, is already golden. It’s all absurd, but the good kind of absurd.
While there’s still no clear overarching narrative, the anime continues to prioritise relationships and character quirks over plot cohesion. That said, it’s nice to see real emotional progress: Nagumo and Mashiro’s dynamic has matured noticeably since Episode One, from pure comic contrast to a genuinely warm (if chaotic) partnership. Maki continues to shine as a reliable comic foil, and even Nagumo has moments of clarity and deductive skill that remind us he was once great. The series may not be building to a grand mystery, but it’s creating a fun, unpredictable world full of weirdos we want to spend more time with.
Episode Score: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3.5/5)
Will I Continue Watching Detectives These Days Are Crazy!?
After five episodes, I’m still watching, and honestly, I’m having fun. Detectives These Days Are Crazy! has fully embraced its chaotic identity: it’s not here to deliver tight mysteries or intricate plotlines, but to parody detective tropes with meme-worthy absurdity, unpredictable characters, and just enough sincerity to make you care. The cast is its strongest asset. Mashiro is a walking tornado of comedy gold, Nagumo is slowly becoming more endearing, and newcomers like Maki and Azuha add great energy and flavour. Each episode is hit-or-miss in terms of segment quality, but there’s always at least one moment that catches me off guard and makes me laugh out loud.
That said, I’m managing expectations. I don’t expect a long-form mystery or deep plot twists, but I do hope for more character-focused storytelling, especially expanding on Mashiro’s motivations and whatever past she’s hiding. I’d love to see stronger, more coherent cases or mini-arcs pop up to give the show some narrative traction. I’m wary of it leaning too hard into randomness without payoff, but with its growing cast and genre-bending antics, there’s still plenty of potential. I’ll keep watching for the comedy, the chemistry, and the next ridiculous twist.
Will you watch Detectives These Days Are Crazy!? If you’ve already started it, let me know your thoughts! Is Mashiro your new favourite? Or are you still side-eyeing Nagumo’s detective credentials?
Some Detectives These Days Are Crazy pan shots:
Average Rating So Far: 7.5/10
Silly, uneven, and full of chaotic charm, it’s not perfect, but it’s consistently entertaining.
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