The mysteries are moderately clever, but what I really liked about this manga is how, despite the protagonist being a civilian the police frequently come to for help, the police detective Eiji isn't a worthless incompetent like in so many other series with a similar theme. He is, in fact, quite a clever character who contributes just as much to the resolution of the cases as Bundou does.

Another thing that struck me is that the crimes portrayed here are highly feasible even in a real-life context, which is the very thing that's lacking in other, smarter detective stories: the element of believability. But it does make certain plot points more predictable than they could have been, so whether realism is a pro or a con in this case is up to you to decide.

Nice, clean artwork and three likeable main characters also contributed much to the overall entertainment value. While it isn't as brilliant or as convoluted as some other mystery series out there, Hinekure Shisho no Mikaiketsu Jikenroku has its own charms and is a good read to pass the time when you're in the mood for something reasonably intelligent but not too mentally or emotionally taxing.

... Last updated on July 8th, 2017, 6:13am