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Jun 25, 2016 10:02 AM
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So I've seen really bad reviews from this anime and was wondering if it is still worth watching?
Jun 25, 2016 10:30 AM
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I don't think so. The whole mystery aspect is pretty lackluster and the characters and plot aren't that great or well-written. At best, it's an average to below-average series. If you're looking for a good mystery anime, Ranpo Kitan isn't the place to look.

Its opening song is pretty great, though.
Jun 25, 2016 6:21 PM
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Pyro said:
I don't think so. The whole mystery aspect is pretty lackluster and the characters and plot aren't that great or well-written. At best, it's an average to below-average series. If you're looking for a good mystery anime, Ranpo Kitan isn't the place to look.

Its opening song is pretty great, though.


Oh, thanks. I might still watch it to see for myself.
Jun 27, 2016 5:47 AM
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Harmony said:
Oh, thanks. I might still watch it to see for myself.
You definitely have to. A lot of people don't seem to like this series, but I personally like it. There are a few decent cases, and a few below average ones, nothing really spectacular but just give you enough to enjoy the series. The one thing I like the most is the relationship and the development between the main characters of the show, the final episode was really great imo because it focused on that. The theme this series chose to do also relate well with real life, and the conclusion is quite realistic I would say, so that's a plus for me. Another aspect of the series I really like is the emotional scene, I love episode 5(?) in particular, the ending leading into the outro was great, the lyrics fit well with the scene, adding onto the emotional impact of that scene. Don't really want to spoil anything, so you have to watch it for yourself.

edit: listening to the ed song again now, dang do I really like it. amazing ed
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Jul 13, 2016 4:05 AM
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@Harmony

No it's not imo. It is pretty boring, nothing special.
Jul 21, 2016 10:54 AM
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If you can withstand miriads of layers of modern serving, it's all about symbols. You might "cringe" at moments, but overall it is classic.
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Aug 17, 2016 9:43 AM
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I just got done watching it, and I enjoyed it. It's not a traditional mystery series, but rather, I saw it more as a dark comedy in a mystery setting. The characters are the highlight of the series, some of whom are so over the top, that they really make for a treat to watch as long as you have a morbid sense of humor. Having said that, the first two episodes and the last three episodes are the best, but the others are needed to know what is going on.

Yeah, a lot of people were super harsh on this series though. It *can* be a mess in some places, but it can also shine in other places.
Aug 26, 2016 8:53 PM
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Nope. It's terrible and time wasting. Not a rewarding experience at all. Take the time you would use to watch this and watch an actually good detective anime, like Detective Conan.
Jun 10, 2019 3:42 PM
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How high are the chances (I wonder how many will get this math-insider) that this anime has anything to do with mathematics?
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ToG25thBaam said:
Harmony said:
Oh, thanks. I might still watch it to see for myself.
You definitely have to. A lot of people don't seem to like this series, but I personally like it. There are a few decent cases, and a few below average ones, nothing really spectacular but just give you enough to enjoy the series. The one thing I like the most is the relationship and the development between the main characters of the show, the final episode was really great imo because it focused on that. The theme this series chose to do also relate well with real life, and the conclusion is quite realistic I would say, so that's a plus for me. Another aspect of the series I really like is the emotional scene, I love episode 5(?) in particular, the ending leading into the outro was great, the lyrics fit well with the scene, adding onto the emotional impact of that scene. Don't really want to spoil anything, so you have to watch it for yourself.

edit: listening to the ed song again now, dang do I really like it. amazing ed


this, it's a pretty decisive anime. watch a few episodes and see how it is. I liked it a lot
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Aug 25, 2021 6:54 PM

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How can such a mediocre anime have top ranked song, and not as an opening, but as ending?!
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Sep 7, 2021 11:27 AM
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Only if you're an adult. Teens simply can't appreciate the effort put into creating this special atmosphere of grotesque. People who deride this show should stick to shounen.
Oct 11, 2022 12:51 PM
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Nope. It's terrible and time wasting. Not a rewarding experience at all. Take the time you would use to watch this and watch an actually good detective anime, like Detective Conan.


if anything rampo did better than conan that it didn't stay longer than the necessary.
Oct 12, 2022 4:34 PM

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todd2580 said:

if anything rampo did better than conan that it didn't stay longer than the necessary.

I never expected someone to reply to this 6 years after I posted it.

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