LIDENFILMS kicks off the Summer 2025 anime season with an unexpected shift into gag comedy with Detectives These Days Are Crazy! and it is a welcome surprise. Known primarily for intense dramas and action heavy series like Tokyo Revengers and Call of the Night, the studio’s decision to try its hand at eccentric humor feels refreshing and instantly rewarding. The premiere episode aired on June 1 and delivers a chaotic blend of absurdity, character charm, and fast paced laughs.
At the heart of the story is Keiichirou Nagumo, a former legendary detective whose career has faded with time. Outdated, broke, and emotionally burnt out, Nagumo represents the last breath of the old detective genre. Enter Mashiro, a quirky, high spirited high school gyaru who appoints herself as his assistant. Together, they form one of the oddest crime solving duos anime has seen in a while.
The episode is titled “Former Great Detective Nagumo Keiichirou” and sets the tone with its unapologetically over the top comedic beats. Nagumo is introduced as a grumpy man struggling with back pain and existential dread, while Mashiro appears as an absurd counterbalance whose seemingly endless pockets can store everything from kettles to furniture. This combination works brilliantly. Their chemistry is immediate, their conversations ridiculous yet oddly sharp, and their visual expressions timed perfectly with each punchline.
What separates Detectives These Days Are Crazy! from many other comedies is that it never tries to be something deeper than it is. The anime does not attempt melodrama or force conflict. It thrives on its simplicity, trusting the outrageous situations and character dynamics to carry the humor. The result is a breezy but memorable first episode that feels like a spiritual cousin to Gintama, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., or Daily Lives of High School Boys.
Visually, the animation is crisp and vibrant. Chief Animation Director Isoroku Koga adapts the manga’s characters with flair, even enhancing their design for the anime format. There is a sense of polished chaos in how every scene flows, whether it is Mashiro suddenly pulling a rice cooker from her skirt or Nagumo falling flat on his back mid case. For a studio not typically known for comedy, LIDENFILMS is clearly all in with this project.
Voice acting adds a final layer of brilliance. Junichi Suwabe brings a brilliant balance of exhaustion and mischief to Nagumo, while Kana Hanazawa nails Mashiro’s energetic presence. Their vocal deliveries are sharp and never miss a comedic beat. Even in emotionally neutral moments, the timing keeps the humor afloat.
There is a risk that shows like this, tucked into a season filled with action heavy sequels and flashy fantasy titles, might be overlooked. But Detectives These Days Are Crazy! deserves attention. It is not just a filler show or side project. With its sharp writing, visual timing, and strong cast, it has the potential to be one of the most comforting and enjoyable titles of the season.
If the premiere is anything to go by, this anime might just end up being that under the radar favorite people binge in one sitting months later and wonder why it never blew up sooner. It is chaotic, it is heartfelt in the most bizarre way, and it is genuinely funny.
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