Killed Again, Mr. Detective?

Killed Again, Mr. Detective?
First light novel volume cover
また殺されてしまったのですね、探偵様
(Mata Korosarete Shimatta no desu ne, Tantei-sama)
GenreMystery
Light novel
Written byTeniwoha
Illustrated byRiichu
Published byMedia Factory
ImprintMF Bunko J
Original runAugust 25, 2021 – present
Volumes6
Manga
Written byTeniwoha
Illustrated byInaba
Published byFujimi Shobo
English publisher
ImprintDragon Comics Age
MagazineDra Dra Flat
Original runJuly 7, 2022 – March 7, 2024
Volumes2
Anime television series
Directed byTakashi Naoya
Written byMio Inoue
Music byShūhei Mutsuki
StudioLiden Films
Original networkTBS
Original run April 2026 – scheduled

Killed Again, Mr. Detective? (Japanese: また殺されてしまったのですね、探偵様, Hepburn: Mata Korosarete Shimatta no desu ne, Tantei-sama) is a Japanese light novel series written by Teniwoha and illustrated by Riichu. It began publication under Media Factory's MF Bunko J imprint in August 2021, with six volumes published as of November 2025. A manga adaptation illustrated by Inaba was serialized from July 2022 to March 2024, with its chapters collected into two volumes between March 2023 and March 2024. An anime television series adaptation produced by Liden Films is set to premiere in April 2026.

Plot

The series follows Sakuya Outsuki, a high school student who works as a detective, aided by his assistant Lilithea. Sakuya has the ability to come back to life after being killed. Shortly after Lilithea informs him that his father Tatsuya, a renowned detective, headed to Singapore to investigate a hijacking incident, Lilithea informs him that a famous movie producer was involved in an affair, leading to the two investigating it. However, while on board a cruise ship headed to Singapore, Sakuya encounters the body of a murdered man. With his investigation skills and immortality, Sakuya decides to investigate the murder.

Characters

Sakuya Outsuki (追月 朔也, Ōtsuki Sakuya)
Voiced by: Ryōta Ōsaka (PV),[1] Rikuya Yasuda (anime)[2]
A high school student who works a detective. He is the son of Tatsuya Outsuki, a renowned detective known for solving even the most difficult cases. Like his father, he has the ability to bring himself back to life after being killed. Unlike his father, who is known for being involved in high-stakes investigations, Sakuya prefers more mundane cases.
Lilithea (リリテア, Riritea)
Voiced by: Ikumi Hasegawa (PV),[1] Shion Wakayama (anime)[2]
A 16-year-old girl who serves as Sakuya's assistant.

Media

Light novel

The series is written by Teniwoha and illustrated by Riichu. Media Factory publishes it under their MF Bunko J imprint, with the first volume being released on August 25, 2021.[3] Six volumes have been released as of November 25, 2025.[4]

No. Release date ISBN
1 August 25, 2021[3]978-4-04-680699-4
2 February 25, 2022[5]978-4-04-681183-7
3 May 25, 2022[6]978-4-04-681411-1
4 October 25, 2022[7]978-4-04-681750-1
5 March 25, 2024[8]978-4-04-682447-9
6 November 25, 2025[4]978-4-04-685444-5

Manga

A manga adaptation illustrated by Inaba was serialized on the Niconico and ComicWalker websites under Fujimi Shobo's Dra Dra Flat brand from July 7, 2022, to March 7, 2024.[9][10] Its chapters were collected into two tankōbon volumes between March 9, 2023, and March 8, 2024.[11][12] The manga is licensed in English by Yen Press.[13]

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 March 9, 2023[11]978-4-04-074831-3August 26, 2025[14]979-8-8554-1172-0
2 March 8, 2024[12]978-4-04-075247-1January 20, 2026[15]979-8-8554-1174-4

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced during MF Bunko J's "Fall School Festival 2025" livestream event on November 16, 2025. It will be produced by Liden Films and directed by Takashi Naoya, with scripts written by Mio Inoue, characters designed by Akiko Kumada, and music composed by Shūhei Mutsuki. The series is set to premiere on TBS in April 2026.[2]

Reception

Rebecca Silverman, writing for Anime News Network, reviewed the first volume of the manga. She praised how the manga completed the murder case within a single volume, as well as Sakuya's characterization. However, she questioned Lilithea's characterization, describing her as too robotic and quirky rather than being fleshed out more. She also criticized the supporting character Yuriu as slowing down the pacing. She concluded by saying that while the volume was fun to follow, it was not a must-buy.[16]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b 【被害者＝探偵】てにをは最新小説『また殺されてしまったのですね、探偵様』コミカライズ決定PV（MF文庫J (in Japanese). YouTube. October 25, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Cayanan, Joanna (November 16, 2025). "'Killed Again, Mr. Detective?' Light Novels Get TV Anime Next April". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  3. ^ a b また殺されてしまったのですね、探偵様. MF Bunko J official website (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  4. ^ a b また殺されてしまったのですね、探偵様 6. MF Bunko J official website (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  5. ^ また殺されてしまったのですね、探偵様 2. MF Bunko J official website (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  6. ^ また殺されてしまったのですね、探偵様 3. MF Bunko J official website (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  7. ^ また殺されてしまったのですね、探偵様 4. MF Bunko J official website (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  8. ^ また殺されてしまったのですね、探偵様 5. MF Bunko J official website (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  9. ^ 『また殺されてしまったのですね、探偵様』のコミカライズ連載が開始. LN-News.com (in Japanese). July 8, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  10. ^ また殺されてしまったのですね、探偵様 (in Japanese). Niconico. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  11. ^ a b また殺されてしまったのですね、探偵様　1 (in Japanese). Kadokawa. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  12. ^ a b また殺されてしまったのですね、探偵様　2 (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  13. ^ Mateo, Alex (February 28, 2025). "Yen Press Licenses Common-Sense Monster, Land, Hollow Regalia, Futari Switch, More Manga/Novels". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  14. ^ "Killed Again, Mr. Detective?, Vol. 1". Yen Press. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  15. ^ "Killed Again, Mr. Detective?, Vol. 2". Yen Press. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  16. ^ Silverman, Rebecca (November 11, 2025). "Killed Again, Mr. Detective? Volume 1 Manga Review". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
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