Tantei Gakuen Q
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1 / 2- 1EP 1
Awaken! The Best Detective in the World!!
Apr 15, 2003Kyuu, a mystery enthusiast, is accused of theft by an elderly man at a market. Megu utilizes her photographic memory to resolve the misunderstanding, leading Kyuu to locate the missing funds. Grateful, the man invites them to eat and reveals he is rushing to Hokkaido for his daughter’s wedding. Later, Kyuu and Megu witness a man on a construction site waving a torch before jumping. Kinta joins them as they discover the victim is the same elderly man. Despite police assumptions of suicide, Kyuu argues against this theory due to the man’s travel plans. He investigates the scene with help from Kinta and Megu, eventually solving the case. Consequently, they are introduced to the Dan’s Detective School and receive enrollment information from Katagiri.
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Kyuu, Megu, and Kinta face a murder deduction trap in the DDS entrance exam
Apr 22, 2003Kyuu, Megu, and Kinta participate in the DDS entrance exam, which requires deducing a murderer based solely on a photograph taken by the victim. As they use their skills to identify the culprit and proceed to the second exam location, Kazuma joins them. Saburōmaru, another candidate who previously knew Megu at the Tokyo National Talent Development Research Center, follows the group. He believes that trailing them is easier than solving the mystery independently. The group navigates the challenge together as they attempt to uncover the truth behind the crime depicted in the image.
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The group splits during the exam as Kyu helps a trapped man before arriving late.
Apr 29, 2003Obstacles test the group until Saburōmaru causes a bridge collapse, separating Kinta and Kazuma from Kyu and Megu. While swept away, Kyu and Megu encounter a man with a broken leg who claims to need help. Kyu initially suspects a trap designed to stall examinees and leaves him behind. However, hearing a dam siren, Kyu returns to assist the man, who urges him to persist. Kyu reaches the exam hall with ten minutes remaining and requests to take the test. He solves only one question but is admitted to DDS because Dan reveals it was an exceptionally difficult case, solved by only one other person previously.
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School Bomb Threat Targets Entrance Ceremony and Q Class Students
May 6, 2003Kyu, Megu, Kazuma, and Kinta are assigned to Q Class. A perpetrator seeking revenge for failing the entrance exam issues a bomb threat against the school. The group is caught, but a bomb detonates nearby while they threaten Dan with another device set to explode in 10 minutes. Kyu and his friends resolve to protect the school, leading Kyu to deduce the location of a third bomb. The students are then introduced to the building housing their classes, which is the old structure where Dan began his career as a detective.
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Kazuma Decodes a Dying Message to Solve a Murder Case
May 13, 2003Frustrated by his placement in Q Class, Kazuma convinces Dan to let the entire group assist with an A Class murder investigation involving victim Ootori. The crime scene reveals a fatal head injury caused by a falling pot and a scrambled text message on the victim's computer. Although Kazuma’s custom decoding software fails to decipher the clue, he eventually succeeds by following Kyu’s advice. He identifies the suspect, who attempts to silence him to destroy evidence. Kazuma is saved from this attack by the timely arrival of Kinta, Kyu, and Megu, leading him to accept his current class standing.
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The group investigates a murder with an actress suspect despite her thousand witnesses.
May 20, 2003Kyu, Megu, and Kinta investigate a homicide occurring within a residence. The household includes a maid and the victim’s sister, who is an actress. Because approximately 1000 witnesses observed the actress’s performance during the time of the crime, she appears to have a perfect alibi, making the maid the primary suspect. However, Kinta relies on his strong intuition to believe the actress is actually the killer. With assistance from Kazuma, the team works to uncover the truth and solve the mystery surrounding the murder.
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A gifted artist with photographic memory is murdered, leaving a white jigsaw puzzle as a dying message.
May 27, 2003The group visits a friend of Katagiri, who is a splendid artist. It turns out that he too has the same ability as Megu, of photographic memory. Unfortunately, he is killed and the dying message is a 5000 piece solid white puzzle that only Megu can solve thanks to her photographic memory.
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The Pretty-Boy Detective Appears at Kirisaki Island to Solve Murders
Jun 3, 2003Q and A classes travel to Kirisaki Island with Dan, Katagiri, Maki, and a mysterious handsome boy. Dan reveals the trip’s purpose is to investigate murders from about 50 years ago. The group discovers a torn portrait in the main room, cut with a missing kitchen knife. Maki notes a missing rooftop store room key and obtains a duplicate. Dan explains the murder details, leading the group to the rooftop room. There, they encounter a double-locked-room mystery where Saburōmaru is found murdered, with only the left half of his body remaining. The group wonders if the island is haunted by another series of murders committed by a Jack the Ripper wannabe.
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Kyu uncovers a double-locked-room mystery while the class is trapped by a storm.
Jun 10, 2003Kyu finds the key to the storeroom inside the room, creating a double-locked-room mystery that traps the class during a storm. Dan asks the students to help resolve the case. They discover the kitchen has been ransacked, and Kazuma develops a theory to solve the mystery. Although the theory fails, it provides a clue to Ryu. Later that night, Kyu hears a knock on his door and is joined by Kinta. They follow a trail of muddy shoe prints to a room where Shishido’s murdered body lies split into parts.
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The Beautiful Boy Genius Exposing the Perfect Mystery Room
Jun 17, 2003After two Class A members are killed, Megu suspects an outsider, but Dan argues the killer is among them. Ryu solves the locked room mystery while Kyu notes suspiciously clean shoe prints. Shiramine reveals Gouda is missing and leads the group to Dan. They witness a bloody arm retreat through a fifth-floor window. Leaving Megu, Yukihira, and Maki behind, the others pursue muddy footprints to a room where Gouda’s mutilated body is found. Initially despairing, Kyu recalls his detective ambitions, restoring the group's resolve to solve the murders with Ryu.
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The Final Deciding Match! The Truth about Q Class!!
Jun 24, 2003Kyuu, Megu, and Ryu form one team while Kazuma and Kinta create another. Each group independently discovers clues and develops their own deductions. They subsequently gather everyone to systematically present their explanations, aiming to solve the case and identify the murderer. During this process, Dan discloses the secret regarding the new Q Class. He reveals that these students are not failures, but rather candidates for succeeding Dan in his position at the school. This revelation recontextualizes the status of the Q Class members within the institution's hierarchy.
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A Curse Breaks Out!? The Séance Murder Case
Jul 1, 2003Kaoru Ichinose, a friend of Kyuu, seeks assistance after a spirit medium arrives with a letter from her mother, who died in a plane crash. Although the medium claims to have successfully summoned the deceased mother's spirit, Kaoru remains skeptical. She invites Kyuu and his friends to attend the next seance to verify the claim. During this session, the spirit medium Asakura is murdered in the dark, turning the event into a mystery that requires investigation.
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Locked Room Evil Spirit: The Unstoppable Murders
Jul 8, 2003A spirit medium faces complex murder accusations when a second killing occurs, leading a police detective to blame Kaoru. Ryuu successfully proves her innocence but warns that the case remains difficult to resolve. The situation shifts when Kyuu suddenly announces he has solved the mystery and identified the culprit. This development complicates the investigation further, as the initial assumptions about the crime prove far more intricate than anyone expected. The narrative focuses on the tension between the accused, the defender, and the detective, highlighting the challenges of solving a crime that involves supernatural elements and unexpected twists in the locked room scenario.
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Kyuu reveals the forbidden truth about the spirit medium Asakura being the brothers' mother.
Jul 15, 2003Kyuu initiates his deduction by identifying Kaoru’s brothers as the murderers of spirit medium Asakura and their aunt, who discovered their secret and attempted blackmail. When the brothers deny the accusations, Kyuu discloses the shocking reality that Asakura was actually their mother. Although they initially reject this claim, their mother’s secretary validates the facts, leaving them stunned. The brothers attempt suicide but are intercepted and taken into custody. Subsequently, Kyuu locates the will of Kaoru’s mother, which instructs him to present it to her sons to facilitate reconciliation. This revelation forces the siblings to confront their shared lineage and the tragic circumstances surrounding their mother’s death, resolving the case through the exposure of their hidden familial bond.
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Class Q investigates a disappearance during their vacation at an underwater location
Jul 22, 2003Class Q is currently on vacation when an individual goes missing. In response to this situation, the members of Class Q decide to take action to assist in locating the absent person. The narrative centers on their efforts to resolve the disappearance that occurs while they are away.
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Class A vows to defeat Class Q in exams while solving a murder diorama
Jul 29, 2003Class A pledges to defeat Class Q during the upcoming exams, aiming to replace its members. In response, Dan-sensei instructs the students to take the test immediately. They are presented with a diorama depicting a murder scene and tasked with solving the case. The narrative focuses on this academic challenge and the mystery-solving exercise provided by the teacher, as Class A attempts to assert dominance over Class Q through their performance in this specific examination.
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Class Q investigates mysterious murders in Kamikakushi Village
Aug 5, 2003Members of Class Q are dispatched to Kamikakushi Village to resolve a series of unexplained deaths. The primary mission involves solving the mysterious murder of a student, alongside other killings that have occurred within the area. The group must navigate the enigmatic circumstances surrounding these incidents to uncover the truth behind the violence plaguing the location.
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The Definitive Moment! The Corpse That Vanishes Into The Sky
Aug 12, 2003A murder occurs within the village, leading the residents to suspect that the local gods are responsible for the crime. The narrative focuses on the community's reaction to this violent event and their attribution of the act to divine intervention rather than a human perpetrator. This incident sets the stage for further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death and the beliefs held by the villagers regarding the supernatural forces they revere.
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The Revelation of Death! You're Next!!
Aug 26, 2003Although the secret behind one of the murders is understood, another person is killed.
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The Masked High Priest's Identity Revealed Amidst Crimes and Lies
Sep 2, 2003Kyuu successfully determines the true identity of the murderer. This deduction leads to the exposure of the village's hidden and dark history. The narrative focuses on the unraveling of these secrets and the confrontation with the past crimes committed within the community.
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The final mystery of Kamikakushi village is resolved with a single definitive answer
Sep 9, 2003The series of murders occurring within Kamikakushi village have been successfully solved. Despite this resolution, the perpetrator refuses to surrender without a fight. The antagonist retains a hidden contingency plan to be deployed in case of an emergency. This remaining trick suggests that the conflict is not entirely over, as the criminal is prepared to use this final measure to avoid capture or defeat. The situation remains tense as the investigator faces one last obstacle from the determined killer.
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The Q class investigates a murder involving a chef found dead at a full-course meal.
Oct 4, 2003Class Q travels on a trip when they stumble upon another murder case. A renowned chef is discovered deceased, seated at a table filled with a complete multi-course meal. Four individuals are identified as suspects because they all found the body simultaneously. The members of Class Q must work together to analyze the evidence and determine the truth behind the crime. They face the challenge of identifying the killer among the group of witnesses who discovered the victim at the same time.
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Kyuu and Kinta encounter a writer on a train trip who is secretly plotting murder
Oct 11, 2003Kyuu and Kinta are traveling by train to go on a fishing trip. During their journey, they meet a well-known story writer. However, the two travelers do not realize that the writer is currently involved in a murder attempt against her ex-boyfriend. The group shares the train carriage while the writer conceals her true intentions from the other passengers. This encounter sets the stage for a dangerous situation that the protagonists are initially unaware of, as they focus on their recreational travel plans rather than the criminal activity happening around them.
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Kyuu Investigates a Mysterious Idol Death and Faces Sakurako Yukihira
Oct 18, 2003Kyuu becomes intrigued by a case involving the mysterious death of an idol, which has been sent to the Detective Detective Society. He decides to utilize his vacation time to personally look into the matter. Upon arriving at the location, he unexpectedly encounters Sakurako Yukihira, who holds an A-class rank. She immediately challenges him to a deductive duel regarding this specific case. This confrontation sets the stage for a competitive investigation between the two detectives as they attempt to uncover the truth behind the idol's death through their respective deductive skills and reasoning abilities.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Tantei Gakuen Q have?
- Tantei Gakuen Q has 45 episodes.
- When did Tantei Gakuen Q come out?
- Tantei Gakuen Q came out in 2003.
- Which studio made Tantei Gakuen Q?
- Tantei Gakuen Q was produced by Studio Pierrot.
- Who directed Tantei Gakuen Q?
- Tantei Gakuen Q was directed by Noriyuki Abe.
- Is Tantei Gakuen Q finished?
- Current status of Tantei Gakuen Q: Finished.