Ep. 8: Kougami Investigates Alone After Being Removed from the Murder Case
Aired on November 30, 2012

Kougami is removed from the active investigation of the current murder case but proceeds to pursue the inquiry independently. He and Akane eventually deduce that the perpetrator is affiliated with Oso Academy, the educational institution attended by the victims. Upon reaching this conclusion, the two characters hurry to the school premises with the specific objective of apprehending the killer. This sequence of events highlights Kougami's persistent dedication to solving the crime despite his official exclusion from the case, as he and Akane work together to narrow down the suspect pool to the school environment.
Episodes
- Ep. 4 · CID investigates Kimihiko Hayama's death and the impersonation of his Talisman avatar
- Ep. 5 · CID investigates a copycat murder linked to Kimihiko Hayama’s case
- Ep. 6 · Akane investigates Kougami's past while CID probes the Hachioji Drone incident.
- Ep. 7 · CID investigates a body found under a fountain while Ginoza removes Kougami from the case
- Ep. 8 · Kougami Investigates Alone After Being Removed from the Murder Case
- Ep. 9 · Makishima’s Existence Revealed to MWPSB After Rikako Ouryou Incident
- Ep. 10 · Akane Investigates Yuki's Disappearance After Receiving a Meeting Request
- Ep. 11 · Senguuji hunts while Kougami and Yuki survive amid Ginoza’s rescue efforts
- Ep. 12 · Yayoi Kunizuka assists Inspectors Ginoza and Kougami during her rehabilitation period