Ep. 25: Hajime Investigates Serial Murders Linked to Tachibana's Manuscript Code
Aired on October 27, 1997
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Hajime suspects Kon Omura of Hiyaku Publishing holds Tachibana's manuscript, but Omura is murdered with a golf club after directing Hajime to Wataru Tokito. Hajime follows Tokito to a construction site, where Tokito is killed by falling steel beams after pointing Hajime toward Katsura. While evading police led by Superintendent Akechi, Hajime finds shelter with newscaster Tetsuo Tsuzuki. He questions manga writer Ohei Katsura, who directs him to Nonaka Tomomi before Katsura is stabbed and killed. Suspected again, Hajime realizes Tachibana's individual messages to publishers may form a code, while his friends continue to support him.
Episodes
- Ep. 21 · The Opera House Murder Case File 1
- Ep. 22 · Second Opera House Murder Investigation Amidst Typhoon and Phantom Attacks
- Ep. 23 · Hajime reveals the truth behind the murders and the non-existence of Kagetsu.
- Ep. 24 · Hajime investigates the murder of author Goryu Tachibana at his Karuizawa villa after being framed for the crime.
- Ep. 25 · Hajime Investigates Serial Murders Linked to Tachibana's Manuscript Code
- Ep. 26 · Hajime Fakes His Death to Expose the Real Killer in Karuizawa
- Ep. 27 · Kindaichi the Killer File 4
- Ep. 28 · Inspector Kenmochi investigates a mysterious disappearance aboard a cargo freighter bound for Okinawa.
- Ep. 29 · Kenmochi uncovers past shipwreck ties as poisonings and a suicide attempt unfold aboard the vessel.