Ep. 26: Hajime Fakes His Death to Expose the Real Killer in Karuizawa
Aired on November 3, 1997
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Wanted for four murders, Hajime hides with cameraman Kiyonori Hariu, who provides photos and villa blueprints. After escaping Inspector Shigeru Nagashima by jumping into a river, Hajime is sheltered by Aoi Hanamura. He finds Nonaka at Yunosawa Hotel, realizing it is a trap set by Akechi and Nagashima. Hajime warns Nonaka, but she is later stabbed and killed. Desperate, Hajime takes a hostage, prompting Akechi to shoot him. In the ambulance, Hajime reveals he used tomato juice to simulate blood and requested a blank bullet to survive. The group then travels to Tachibana's villa to review the evidence and identify the true culprit.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 30 · Mizuzaki Saves Hajime and Tokihara From the Water Before Ship Control Dispute