Shinrei Tantei Yakumo

Shinrei Tantei Yakumo revolves around a strange college student with a cursed red left eye. Through his eye, Yakumo is able to see and communicate with spirits of the dead, helping them move on from their earthly dwelling.

The events unfold in an episodic format familiar to detective series fans, giving STY the double effect of being easy to follow while having a tendency to be repetitive. Personally, though, I liked the format. Despite the mini-cases, the plot still followed the main conflict, which is big and complex and absolutely mind-boggling. Technically, the art is so-so, but the sound is fantastic. BGM is perfectly timed ... and gives just the right feeling.

I love this show for its complex plot, and its excellent script. (You know those cheesy lines you only get out of detective stories with psychological drama tendencies?) I hate it for what I feel is its lack of attention on character development, given we only ever hear about Yakumo's life and nobody else's. Oh yes, and the stories aren't scary at all.

Shinrei Tantei Yakumo is recommended for lovers of old-style detective mysteries and ghost stories. Although there's admittedly less of the latter than the title implies. It's really just a police story with a paranormal flavor.

Ghosts, the supernatural, and mystery-- with more focus on the former two and less of the latter.

So far, each episode seems to be formatted like this:
Some character development, a mystery involving a ghost/supernatural forces, foreshadowing of a bigger plot. (And this pattern has stayed consistent on the episodes I've seen so far...)

Obviously, with a pattern like this one or all of the three has to be sacrificed and we end up with a mystery per episode that is neither challenging to us nor expanded well on. Just a plain "oh here's an issue, here's -briefly- what the characters did, and here's the solution."

It's not a ... bad formula but for people who are expecting/wanting a more dramatic or drawn out mystery, it might not quench your thirst.
The nice thing this series does (so far) is that despite the rather short "character development" segments it is done rather cleverly and leaves you a little curious about more and whether they'll have a bigger role later. Same can be said about the segments that seem to "foreshadow something bigger" except they are even shorter and may prove more of a tease than anything.

Overall, so far it's an average standard show, it doesn't have a crazy "cliffhanger ending" pacing nor is it so slow you wished the episodes would air faster.

((Edit/Note: in the later part of the series the pattern has changed so that character/background development has become a bigger part of the episodes-- however this results in the "mystery per episode" parts needing to be stretched beyond one episode, which can be both a good or bad thing depending on whether you mind cliffhangers or not))

Neither epic nor horrible --a series that one can check out if you have the spare time to spare. But it's not a great loss if you don't check it out.

This show is about a high school student named Yakumo who has the ability to see spirits with his left red eye and sometimes communicate with them(not a super original premise, but highly entertaining nontheless). He spends his spare time tricking kids out of their money with fake card tricks, or just sleeping about. But, once in a while, he'll take a spirit associated police case that has piqued his interest. But with his troubled family past and issues with humanity, will Yakumo ever be able to live a normal life?

STORY: (9/10)

While not an entirely original premise, they definitely utilized it to it's full potential, ... much more effectively than many other similar shows. The story basically has everything a good anime needs: A complex main character with a troubled background, a helpful and insightful love interest, a devoted detective, and ghosts. Really, that's all they needed here, but they added even more into the mix to give it an added level of depth and enjoyability.

Yakumo's disturbed background piqued my interest in him, and also apparently the interest of those around him. But the best part isn't when they discuss Yakumo, but when Yakumo discusses with the accused how he knows that they are guilty. With pounds of accurate speculation, Yakumo presents his inner monologue better than even Yagami Light of Death Note.

He solves murders, abductions, and even poltergheist possesion, making for an interesting watch.

ANIMATION: (9/10)

What can I say, it suits the series. It's dark and forboding when it's supposed to be, and bright and happy when it's supposed to be. Also, although not littered with fight scenes, when they pop up in Shinrei Tantei Yakumo, it looks damn realistic. The character designs aren't the most original I've ever seen, but I suppose that look best suits their personalities.

When it comes to animation, this show did it right.

SOUND: (9/10)

To be honest, the opening theme represents the show so well I was actually considering making this review simply a link to it on YouTube or something. The opening theme is truly fitting, and the ending just as much so. The voice acting was just as it should be to match the theme of the show, and the background noise/music was never out of place.

Once again, a 2010 show did animation and sound well.

CHARACTERS: (9.5/10)

Although sometimes the main love interest (Haruka) can be absent minded occasionally, every other character plays their role perfectly.

Both of Yakumo's parents are dead, and he has always been shunned or even beaten up due to his red left eye.

Later you find out that Yakumo and Haruka's past goes back further then either of them thought, giving their relationship and added level of depth.

What I absolutely love about their relationship though is that there is no stupid blushing, and the girl is simply trying to help the guy, which is a refreshing change of pace seeing as most anime series these days have the protagonist being an emotionally immature nitwit who freaks out at the sight of anything related to women.

In this show, Yakumo doesn't express any feelings for her at all, and instead simply allows her to tag along, while she is trying to help him in dealing with his troubled past. It's obvious they are concerned about eachother and harbor feelings, but the best part is that it's successfully conveyed without either character being awkward or embarassed in any way.

The supporting characters also offer comic relief and intel on future missions, as well as being occasionally super adorable(I just wanna give his deaf little cousin a hug for being so cute

I often visit Anime44 and browse through the recent releases. I spotted Psychic Detective and the cover art struck me. I read the synopsis and I had to admit that I thought it sounded a bit plain, but something was telling me to watch it. After a few weeks of procrastinating and reading comments from the watchers, I half-heartedly started the first episode. Needless to say, I only got as far as the opening that day (was very busy). But the opening was very unique. Still, I wasn't convinced.


Finally, I pushed myself and watched the first episode. My first thought about the main characters ... was that Haruka reminded me of the chick from Eureka 7 and the guy was the typical shoujo guy. A lot of the characters had the same names as the characters from Hakuouki, which was interesting.

After I finished the first episode, I found myself watching the second, and the third, and so on. Now I honestly think I'm hooked.


Needless to say, the story isn't the most amazing thing I've ever seen. It doesn't have one focus plotline throughout the series, merely just a problem that they solve within the episode etc.


There are some parts that I favored in the series. The part when Haruka is thrown into the river to drown and Yakumo doesn't hesitate to go after her. The part when Haruka stops Yakumo from throwing his mother's necklace into the river, and the scene where she finds him tied to the chair after being kidnapped by his father's accomplice and confesses to him, thinking he is dead. Those scene's seemed to hold the most emotion and character development for me. Even so, my inner masochist wanted them to torture Haruka in front of Yakumo to see his reaction because you can almost never tell what he is feeling, especially toward her.


Overall, I give this anime an 8. :)

the anime is an adaptation to the famous manga shinrei tantei yakumo which was originally a novel there are 2 versions of the manga an old one that finished after the second volume while the second one is still on going

the anime is using the new drawing style of the new manga generally the story is about yakumo who has a red eye that can see the souls of the dead he believes that these souls were once humans and they are not evil he meets haruka and she thinks that his red eye is beautiful

the anime focuses on the drama of yakumo ... past and the development of his feelings to haruka

the story :
the main idea is not new the guy who can see the souls of the dead it`s found in a lot of animes and mangas the most famous one is bleach but the rest of the story is new so i give it 9

art and voices : the art and voices fits together so well that i`m actually surprised since personally i liked the art style of the old manga more


overall i liked the anime and i`m still enjoying it it`s still great till now

Storyline:
The storyline for this anime was fairly simple. It's just about a boy who is able to see ghosts and wants to help them move on. Also, we've got a normal girl who has a sad past who's intrigued by the skills of this guy. Plus, we've got random characters who accompany these two.
Anyway, beside the simple storyline, it is very well thought out and planned. For example, as each episode goes on, more and more is revealed about Yakumo's past. The experiences that each character faces are extremely well done. The elements of this anime is very well thought of and disaplayed.

Art:
I thought the ... people who drew this anime was awesome. The way who each character looks is fantastic and they are all very good looking.

Sound:
I'd have to say the music in this drama is amazing. The opening song is appealing and the ending song is so sweet. Not to mention, the background music is beyond awesome. I have to admit, the background music really made me interested and appeal to this anime. Why? Well, the music creates an even more dramatic entrance to the scenes.

Character:
The characters are really obviously layed out. There's the smart and cold guy with a mysterious past, the clumsy tag-along heroine, the smoker detective who hides his feelings behind a tough guy look, the clumsy apprentice, the one who's saved but still tags along on adventures, the gentle father figure, and, lastly, the enemy who is only interested in one thing.
But, overall, I liked each of the characters. I thought they played a great role in the storyline of the anime.

Enjoyment:
I really enjoyed this anime. It was inspirational and very interesting. I had fun watching it and was very disappointed that it had to end early. Yet, I know I'll rewatch it numerous times.

5 words to describe this anime: Piercing, Pleasant, Strong, Beautiful, and Inspiring.

The Story: It was simply fantastic. Watching one episode makes you want to watch the next, and the next, and so on. Just when things seem predictable, it ends up twisting a smidge. But, each episode either repeats the same routine, or is a continuation of the previous episode. Since this series has only 13 episodes, you don't grow tired of it. Like I mentioned before, there are twists, and it'll keep you hooked till the very end.
Score: 10

The Art: The art was perfect. It has a balance to it. The important scenes were ... put some effort into, while the less imporant scenes were put less effort into. The important scenes were simply emphasized---which was good. It sorts out which parts were needed to be remembered and which were not needed to be. Simple.
Score: 10

The Sound: The sound of the cars stopping, speeding up, and halting while going at a high speed---all were dynamic. [Footsteps, someone running up behind you, a gun being pulled out, the sound of a taser----amazing.]
Score: 10

The Characters: Each character had their own purpose, personality, and something that made them unique, still fitting the mood. Many characters were relatable. For example, Yakumo----he doesn't really open up much, independent, and at most times, mysterious. You probably have a friend like that. This anime has a few morals, figured out by almost every character.
Score: 10

The Enjoyment: I finished this anime in 1 day. It was gripping. Curse my curiosity!! But, I enjoyed every bit of it, still maintaining full focus throughout the estimate of 6-7 hours of watching this unforgettable anime series. I felt like I was a ghost following along the "gang".
Score: 10

Overall: 10
I loved Shinrei Tantei Yakumo. Distant and Distinct characters are the best, because when they unravel, it's certainly undescribable. ♥

You will feel and empathize with the orphaned Yakumo and how he's looked down upon because of his eye. A beautiful and hard hitting anime full of plot twist and turns before you can say "Yakumo x Haruka". I recommend this anime to anyone who loves Murder-esque shows. Heads-up: This is not for the faint of heart. There will be moments that will make you cry and other parts that will make you think, God, oh God why.

Having seen 9 episodes I have finished the first story arc which was three episodes long, this last arc was in stark contrast to the usual single layered plots we've been getting throughout the series. I loved the first episode it really showed promise, after that the show pretty much established itself as mediocre, the scope of what it could have been is limitless though, the characters are likeable (if not a tad typical - but hey its hard to have completely original characters nowadays). Yakumo is a lazy, unapproachable uni student with an emo attitude - I think they're trying to turn him into ... the male version of a tsundere. Haruka the female lead is pretty, full of life, and in love with Yakumo. Gotou is the series' typical detective, the type who wears the same clothes all day and doesn't seem efficient at first glance but he gets the job done - he often relies on yakumo's help to solve cases (as yakumo can see spirits). The art is wonderful, it gives the show a dark atmosphere in exactly the way it should. The art is probably the best thing about the show in my opinion.

Series with episodic plots ARE NOT ALL BAD some have been EPIC look no further than bebop, darker than black s1, or katanagatari. For me yakumo is lacking the same flair those shows had, after the first episode I wasn't sucked in and during the melodramatic multiepisode arc I didn't find myself on the edge of my seat I found myself not caring. I give this show 7/10 unless something good happens between now and when the show ends. Sadly this was a show with the makings of death note 2.0 but it is a chance that has been wasted by story writers not wanting to experiment with novel stories instead they are content with a supernatural version of CSI - think ghost whisperer or true calling - tried and tested formulas.

This anime is surrounded by mystery that has a place in the supernatural world, but is also made pretty realistic. This made it very easy to picture myself in the situations.

The only thing I missed in the story was a huge plot twist, because, even though there were some unexpected events, I wasn't put completely off track all at once. However, I did very much enjoy trying to solve the puzzles they're solving in this detective anime.

Another thing I liked, was the art: it showed a lot of detail.
One of the details, by example, is the pupils of Yakumo. If you closely you can see ... a round pupil in his green eye, but the one is his red eye is more cat like, making it more inhuman.

And this is probably the best thing in the whole anime: there was character development! Oh, do I love character development...

That said, the combination of mystery with some supernatural, good art and character development made this a good anime.

It is the kind of anime you can watch in a very short amount of time, really enjoy, but don't have to become all obsessed over, which is a nice thing, if you have too much too fangirl/fanboy about already in your life like me.

In short, just go watch it.

A Spolier-Free Review of Psychic Detective Yakumo.

This anime is brilliant and the fact that it is a more unknown anime shows that many miss out on great anime just because it is not well known. While the anime might not be the best out there it has certainty from start to finish been a pleasure to watch and has become one of my favourites.

Story:8/10
The Story revols around Yakumo and the use of his red eye which can see the spirts of the dead. The story is done well and while most of the series is episodic the overarching story is well done. ... The only criticism is that some of the episodes are a bit to fast passed for me but others may like that.

Art:8/10
The art in this anime is or a decent quality for a 2010 anime and while it is not as good as some anime you see nowadays it has its charm. The characters are done well and the scenes are also done well with the things like the spirits easily distinguished from the rest of the scene. Also the actions scenes are done well. Also the opening and closing animation is really good and fits the whole shows dark tone and spirit/ghost look on things.

Sound:9/10
The sound for me is a high point as the sound fits every scene well and it contributes to what you are watching, whether it is an action scene or an emotional scene the music is done well to fit the show. The voice actors also do a good job. The Openings and Endings are also very memorable and very good.

Character:9/10
The characters in the show are done well and the mains have good characteristics to seperate them from others and to make them enjoyable to watch. The supporting cast are also brilliant, and while they are done well it would have been nice if some of them were given a bit more character development.

Enjoyment:10/10
This show was enjoyable all the way through. The story was done well so that I could be engaged for all the 12 episodes and the characters were also enjoyable to watch.

Overal Verdict:9/10
This show is great. While some episodes were a bit to fast pased for me, some of the characters were not developed as much as I wanted and the art was not the best of quality, the show made all 12 episodes enjoyable, the art was, even though not of best quality, good enough to want to watch in HD, the sound/music was brilliant, the openings and closing themes and animations were brilliant and the cast of characters kept me interested in a story that was done well and was enjoyable.

If you are put of this anime, because it is not that popular and doesnt have the hightest average score, please don't be as it is fantastic and you won't regret it and it is easily one of my favourite animes of all time.

“I see the spirits of the dead. We can even communicate with one another. To be clear, I don’t have the power to purify or exorcise. I can only see them.” –Saitou Yakumo

That quote completely describes the beauty of Yakumo’s power. Because of his cursed red eye, he can see the spirits of the dead. But he cannot touch them, purify them, or exorcise them. He can only speak to them. This is a cause for internal conflict for him, and what a heart-wrenching process that is.

One of Shinrei Tantei Yakumo’s strong points is its story. It is not completely original, but it is appealing ... and well-written. Everything in the plot is utilized to its full potential. Combine this with good pacing and foreshadowing, and an intriguing plot is created. The set-up is slightly repetitive, but only slightly, and will be familiar to those who revel in the detective genre.

The style of the art isn’t particularly ground-breaking, original, or gorgeous, but it’s well done. It definitely has some beautiful moments. Everything is pleasing to the eyes and the animation is smooth. Character designs aren’t the most original, but they do what they’re meant to.

I’m personally very fond of the music in this anime. It, again, fits the mood of the anime. It never feels like it doesn’t belong. The OP is beautifully haunting; the ED soothes you after a cliffhanger. OSTs are very nice, and all of the music is unique. The voice acting sounds good.

The characters are also pleasing. Everyone has their place in the anime, and all of the characters are lovable. Yakumo is a wonderful character; his emotions are real and he acts the way that he does for an apparent, and heart-wrenching, reason. Because of his red eye, he has been shunned, but yet you can always see that, deep down, he has a beautiful and pure heart.

The love interest, Haruka, is often clueless, but genuinely nice. She has strength, a big heart, and an adorable relationship with Yakumo. It’s apparent that she really wants to help him. Their relationship, though it doesn’t develop into anything huge, does grow in a really sweet, convincing way.

Supporting characters are equally lovable, and though they aren’t developed as much, they have wonderful moments and are never just tossed to the side.

Overall, Shinrei Tantei Yakumo is a good anime that is certainly worth a watch. I recommend the ongoing manga to any fans (or half-hearted fans) of this series. It exceeds all expectations in character development, plot, and art, and is eager to please.

Overall, this is a good anime to pass the time. Or in my case, it's a break from a long anime like KHR. If you liked Ghost Hunt, you'd enjoy this too! The more I watch, the more I feel the similarities between GH and Shinrei Tantei Yakumo.

Story:

An anime adapted from a novel, again like GH. The idea isn't exactly original, but the storyline is. Because it's a short 13 ep season, some of the plots are quite fast-paced. Depending on personal preference, it may be too rushed for some, but it's just right that it doesn't bore or leave you behind in dust. ... There is a nice blend of supernatural and detective, with a tinge of romance in it. A word of warning though, if you're going for sappiness, you will be disappointed.

Yes, there are plenty of unanswered questions and mystery, mostly regarding the Red-eyed man who's supposedly Yakumo's father. Though since the novel is still on-going, we can hope for possible second season (:

Art:

The art is really pleasant to the eye. Okay.. I'm a fan of red-eyed bishies. That aside, I'm not expecting huge, explosive reactions, but the lack of expression of the characters bothered me a little. The characters are also a tad too flat and stuck in the background.

Sound:

I loved the OST! In fact, I got it after the first episode. The song "White Wing" is one of my favourites.

Character:

Hm, they were all the usual characters you'd find in similar animes; Yakumo's the cold, unsociable guy with a reason for acting as so; Haruka the friendly, cute girl who accepts Yakumo for who he is; Ishiin the understanding uncle who wish for Yakumo's happiness, Gotou the rough but really caring friend; Ishii the side-kick who's clumsy and a coward, who decided to face his fears for his friend.

I still love the characters despite their typicality, because they do develop and grow along the way. And the seiyuus definitely did justice to them!!

Although I cannot help but get reminded of L from Death Note and Naru from Ghost Hunt when I watch it. Yakumo reminds me too much of the both of them! His dressing and personality wise!

Overall:

7/10. It's definitely worth your time if you like animes from similar genres (: But you probably want to skip it if you hate endings with tons of unanswered questions.

Shinrei Tantei Yakumo is a shoujo series based on a series of light novels by Kaminaga Manabu. It's had two manga adaptations, the second of which is still going. In 2010 it got an anime adaptation from Bee Train. Not long ago we looked at their work with Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom and I've also looked at Murder Princess. So, they're two for two so far. Of course, this is the first thing I've reviewed from them where they weren't co-producing. Still, let's see if they can make it three for three and give me something good to close out the month.

Story:

Ozawa Haruka ... has a problem. After she and some friends went inside a forbidden building, one has committed suicide and another is in hospital, possessed by spirits. Haruka seeks out the help of Saitou Yakumo, a supposedly psychic boy at her University. Yakumo agrees saying that he can see spirits and might be able to persuade them to leave her friend. Over the course of that investigation, Haruka discovers that Yakumo can, indeed, see ghosts and that his left eye is actually red. From there, the two keep finding themselves involved in more mysteries involving spirits. Meanwhile, a shadow is closing in on them that's intimately connected with Yakumo's past. Can the two of them stay alive and find the truth?

Let's start by discussing the weaknesses of the series. In this case, the big one is the mysteries themselves. Most of them have answers that are made really obvious to the audience through the use of really unsubtle hints or, in some cases, by the series actively showing you who's responsible. Which just leaves you to see how the characters are going to figure them out and makes the investigation portions a bit lacklustre. There's also the romance betwixt Haruka and Yakumo. While it does have some good moments here and there, it's also pretty static. Haruka develops an obvious crush on Yakumo really quickly and then the two of them hang out a lot, in spite of his seeming disinterest. From there, it moves at a really slow pace. There are some hints that he also has feelings for her, especially towards the end, but nothing gets done with it and, ultimately, it comes across as more of an excuse to keep her in the story than a serious attempt at writing romance. There are a couple moments that are a bit nonsensical too. For example, there's a scene where Haruka is in a car and its driver can't move. Rather than climbing over him to hit the brake, she just settles for steering. There aren't many moments like that, but the ones they have are really head-scratching.

Let's move on to the positive factors of the series. The first is that the world is built really well and there are defined rules for what ghosts can and can't do. It's not one of those vague things where it bends and shifts based on plot convenience. The series is paced really well and it is interesting to see how the characters solve the mysteries even if the audience has already been handed the answer. The series is also good about showing the plot elements that it's going to use in the climax early on while using those elements in a way that it feels very unique and is actually compelling. Tension is used effectively in the series and its portrayals of sexual assault are respectfully done. They're told through description rather than actually shown but they have a lot of weight to them and they're actually relevant to the story instead of being thrown in.

Characters:

The characters are well written. They have a good level of complexity and they do come across as actual people. Crazy people, in some cases, but not in an exaggerated or forced way. There are some really compelling dynamics in the series as well both friendly and antagonistic. On the down side, I will say that the way that Detective Gotou's character ultimately develops is a bit contrived.

Art:

Taken as a whole, the character designs and animation are quite good. The backgrounds are nicely detailed as well and the supernatural effects are visually interesting. The biggest fault with the artwork is that, like they did in Phantom, Bee Train mistakes putting their animation at an odd angle for intensity. Showing someone slanted diagonally isn't more intense nor does it make the scene more dynamic, it's just annoying.

Sound:

This series has a strong cast. Ono Daisuke gives a strong performance in the leading role. Fujimura Ayumi does well as Haruka. Takase Akimitsu makes quite a villain. Touchi Hiroki is good and, I really have to give credit to Koshimizu Ami, the voice of the young deaf girl, Nao. She does an amazing job conveying the thoughts and emotions of a character who communicates entirely in grunts without a single line of actual dialogue. I knew she was a good actress from hearing her performances as Claes in Gunslinger Girl, Alita in Murder Princess and Holo the wise wolf, but this was a really difficult role and she aces it beyond what I would have expected. The music isn't as strong as the cast. It's all right but nothing that really grabs you.

Ho-yay:

There isn't any. The closest it gets is that there's a period where Gotou thinks his partner, Ishii, might be romantically attracted to him. This causes things to be awkward for a while as Gotou freaks out. I can't fault the series for lack of realism, since there are plenty of blokes who freak out about the idea that another bloke might be into them, but it's a pretty stupid reaction. Just tell him you aren't interested if he confesses. Chances are very high that he'll understand and accept it. It's not like you have to give him a good long snog just because he expresses interest.

Final Thoughts:

Shinrei Tantei Yakumo is a solid series. It certainly has some issues that detract from it, but in spite of those it has a compelling narrative, strong characters, a great cast and good artwork. Overall, I rate this one a 7/10. It is a good series. Next week, I'll take a look at the final instalment of the Kara no Kyoukai films. Have a happy Halloween in the interim.

English Version.

Shinrei Tantei Yakumo is a mystery and police anime with a slight hint of horror.
The protagonist is a university student who uses a room for club tasks as a bedroom and office to accept mediumship jobs, in which he will have to talk to spirits and solve their problems so that they can rest, as he solves cases he will also go discovering things from his past.
Along with the protagonist is a young woman who at first approached him to help her solve a case related to a friend, soon new events will occur that involve them and that throughout the anime ... they will unite them, forming a friendship.
In general, there is no character that steals your heart since the protagonist is not very emotional at first, there are not many situations that involve feelings, although later it will open a little and there will be dramatic moments related to other characters.

In short, it is an entertaining anime especially aimed at lovers of mystery and spirits, although in the middle of it it can get somewhat heavy, in the last chapters it takes up the fluidity of the beginning.

Final grade: 7

Version en español.

Shinrei Tantei Yakumo es un anime de misterio y policial con un ligero toque de terror.
El protagonista es un estudiante universitario que usa un salón destinado a tareas de club como dormitorio y oficina para aceptar trabajos de médium, en los cuales tendrá que hablar con espíritus y resolver sus problemas para que puedan descansar, a medida que va resolviendo casos también ira descubriendo cosas de su pasado.
Junto al protagonista se encuentra una joven que al principio se acerco a el para que la ayude a resolver un caso relacionado a una amiga, pronto ocurrirán nuevos sucesos que los involucra y que a lo largo del anime los unirán, formando una amistad.
En general no hay ningún personaje que te robe el corazón ya que el protagonista no es muy emotivo al principio no hay muchas situaciones que involucren sentimientos aunque posteriormente se abrirá un poco y surgirán momentos dramáticos relacionados a otros personajes.

En resumen es un anime entretenido especialmente dirigido a los amantes del misterio y los espíritus, aunque en la mitad del mismo puede ponerse algo pesado, en los últimos capítulos retoma la fluidez del principio.

Nota final: 7

I'll try to make this short and quick. Hopefully no spoilers. You decide.

Short Summary:
The main heroine, Haruka Ozawa, experiences many unusual phenomena and reports it to Yakumo Saitou. They soon begin investigations together. Come to find out almost all of things they investigate are all connected.

If you watch this anime and watch the anime Ghost Hunt, you could probably tell that they are very similar. In fact, I would actually recommend Shinrei Tantei Yakumo to people who liked Ghost Hunt and vise versa.

Overall:
Shinrei Tantei Yakumo is a great anime that consists on solving crimes and strange phenomena.

... Recommended:
Shinrei Tantei Yakumo is recommended for people who love mysteries and things that are supernatural. This anime also has some Buddhist teachings.

Psychic Detective Yakumo
13 episodes of unexpected (mostly) twists and turns down a dark alley of paranormal mystery. The storytellers pack quite a lot into those 13 episodes. The focus begins on the two main characters and deftly brings in other characters, expanding the viewers knowledge of their friends and family, while at the same time giving us a broader, more insightful, look into Yakumo and Haruka.
The usual tropes are there, but there are reasons these tropes are used over and over again. When done right, they make for good story telling.
Yakumo is the tragic, good looking hero who just needs the love ... of a good heroine to put him on the path of righteousness and, of course, happiness.
Haruka is the naive, heedless of her own beauty and charm, heart of gold, but courageous of spirit, young woman, who finds herself drawn into our hero’s world. Both hero and heroine are forever changed.
Good overcomes evil, love overcomes hate, but what happens in between, and is told in the 13 episodes, is definitely worth watching.
The story has a great buildup of seemingly unrelated cases that begin to intertwine and mesh into each other in unexpected and delightfully twisted ways. There are places where one does guess accurately what will happen but then the show will surprise you when you least expect it. Don’t be surprised if a gasp or two escapes you while watching.
There are a few areas that I did find lacking, but certainly not enough to detract from the enjoyment I took in watching the series. I’m not certain if the intention was to do more than one season or not and they may have been planning to fill in or fix those areas at a later date.
The villain, while suitably evil, was not a satisfying villain. They were more of a caricature of evil than something or someone to truly fear. The story, in my opinion, would have been better served if we had learned more about the motives and history of the villain—something to flesh them out, so to speak.
The last episode was done well in that, if it was the last episode it would be fairly wrapped up with a few loose ends so that if a second season were coming they could build on it.
Overall, I loved this series. If you like mystery, romance and a good story, you need to check this out.

If you plan on watching Shinrei Tantei Yakumo (Psychic Detective Yakumo) because it has the word 'Detective' in it, I recommend that you don't. Although the name does spell out Detective, the anime does not really fall under the mystery genre. Same goes if you're an action fan - this contains no fight scenes.

While starting Psychic Detective Yakumo, I didn't really expect a lot out of it and the first couple of episodes did not help the cause.
But gradually, this show did better exponentially. This is a story about Saitou Yakumo - a teenager capable of seeing spirits of the dead with his blood ... - red left eye, and Ozawa Haruka - a girl who initially approaches Yakumo for help, after the death of her friends under mysterious circumstances.

Story: 8
Although the plot doesn't contain a lot of suspense, it does contain its fair share of surprises. Since every episode contributes to the main story line, there is no one episode that is completely irrelevant. Honestly speaking, the ending was slightly cliché, but not disappointing. As this a no-action type of anime, it was kinda expected.
But in the end, the story is one of the attractions of this anime.

Art: 7
There is nothing about the art that is exceptional and nothing that stands out. It is just your every day anime type of art. (Yakumo closes resembles a mix between Light Yagami from Death Note and Lelouch Lamperouge from Code Geass).

Sound: 6
As with the art, there is nothing phenomenal about the sound. At times, the sound even feels annoying and misplaced.

Character: 8
Unlike the art and sound, the characters involved were pretty interesting. And what's more interesting is how the characters in the anime develop. The way the protagonist's true personality is revealed is indeed mesmerising. Some characters (supporting ) though, were left unexplained

Enjoyment: 8
Whichever way I look at it, I did find the anime enjoyable. There was seldom a dull moment.

Overall: 8
All in all, I did like Shinrei Tantei Yakumo (Psychic Detective Yakumo) and recommend that you give it a shot and see for yourselves.

I seldom give reviews on anime, but when I did, its highly recommended. Low profile anime with good story flow, interesting characters, and out of the typical anime genre. This is one of the best anime I've ever watched.

Shinrei Tantei Yakumo is about a university student Yakumo who can see dead people's spirit and interact with them. He goes around helping Gotou, a detective with cases related with spirits and stuffs.

Story - 6/10
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The story of the anime is quite mediocre, nothing special about it. But gladly it's not that boring that you want quit watching it. I was looking for a good detective anime and saw this one being suggested at the MAL featured article. But actually this anime is primarily about human spirits, which are said in this anime to be the remaining emotions left after a human dies. The cases are ... pretty simple, nothing complicated about it. The story is not that attractive.

Art - 7/10
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The background is always dark, my favorite. Most of the incidents happen at night time. The art is average.

Sound - 3/10
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The sound is pretty bad. Some awful choice of music made me at awe quite a few times.

Character - 7/10
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The characters are average. We see the characters doing the same thing almost every time. Not much development with characters.

Enjoyment - 8/10
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I enjoyed the last 3/4 episodes, otherwise I wouldn't have rated this anime more than 7.

Overall - 8/10
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I want to give it a 7.5, but there is no fractional rating. So, I settle with a 8 out of 10, although I kinda feel like I over-rated it.