The Case Book of Arne
| The Case Book of Arne | |
First tankōbon volume cover of the manga adaptation | |
| アルネの事件簿 (Arune no Jikenbo) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Mystery[1] |
| Video game | |
| Developer | Harumurasaki |
| Publisher | Vaka Game Magazine |
| Genre | Adventure, Gothic Horror |
| Engine | RPG Maker |
| Platform | Steam |
| Released |
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| Manga | |
| Written by | Harumurasaki |
| Illustrated by | Soraho Ina |
| Published by | Media Factory |
| Imprint | MF Comics Gene Series |
| Magazine | Monthly Comic Gene |
| Original run | November 15, 2018 – March 15, 2022 |
| Volumes | 4 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Keisuke Inoue |
| Written by | |
| Music by | Yoshiaki Fujisawa |
| Studio | Silver Link |
| Original network | Nippon TV, BS NTV, AT-X |
| Original run | January 7, 2026 – scheduled |
| Manga | |
| The Case Book of Arne: Memory of Blood | |
| Written by | Harumurasaki |
| Illustrated by | Soraho Ina |
| Published by | Bushiroad |
| Magazine | Comic Growl |
| Original run | January 7, 2026 – scheduled |
The Case Book of Arne (Japanese: アルネの事件簿, Hepburn: Arune no Jikenbo) is a Japanese Gothic horror mystery adventure game by Harumurasaki (Murasaki), with character designs by Harutarō. It was created using RPG Maker and was originally released as a freeware via the Vaka Game Magazine website in November 2017. It is also available on Steam in Japanese, Chinese, and English. A manga adaptation with art by Soraho Ina was serialized in Media Factory's shōjo manga magazine Monthly Comic Gene from November 2018 to March 2022 and was collected in four tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation produced by Silver Link is set to premiere in January 2026.
Characters
- Louis Hartmann (ルイス・ハルトマン, Ruisu Harutoman)
- Voiced by: Mariya Ise[2]
An original character for the anime, forming a trio with Arne and Rin to solve cases.
- Arne Neuntöte (アルネ・ノインテーター, Arune Nointētā)
- Voiced by: Koki Uchiyama, Aimi Tanaka (young)[2]
- Lynn Reinweiß (リン・ラインヴァイス, Rin Rainvuaisu)
- Voiced by: Yuka Nukui[2]
- Zisye (ジシェ, Jishe)
- Voiced by: Yuki Sakakihara[3]
- Amy (エイミー, Eimī)
- Voiced by: Yōko Hikasa[3]
- Gordon (ゴードン, Gōdon)
- Voiced by: Hiroshi Naka[4]
The loyal, seemingly respectable butler.
- Diana (ディアナ)
- Voiced by: Reo Osanai[4]
A kind maid, like an older sister to Rin
- Elise (エリーゼ, Erīze)
- Voiced by: Momoka Terasawa[4]
Klaus's clumsy personal maid.
- Bernd (ベルント, Berunto)
- Voiced by: Rikuya Yasuda[4]
The seemingly pleasant but potentially shady security guard.
- Heinz (ハインツ, Haintsu)
- Voiced by: Yūto Uemura[4]
The manor's skilled chef
- Kai (カイ)
- Voiced by: Kakeru Hatano[4]
The cheery gardener with feelings for Diana.
Other media
Manga
A manga adaptation illustrated by Soraho Ina was serialized in Media Factory's shōjo manga magazine Monthly Comic Gene from November 15, 2018, to March 15, 2022.[5] The manga's chapters were collected into four tankōbon volumes from April 27, 2019, to March 26, 2022.[6][7]
A second manga adaptation also illustrated by Ina, based on the anime adaptation's episodes, will begin serialization on Bushiroad's Comic Growl website on January 7, 2026.[4]
| No. | Release date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 27, 2019[6] | 978-4-04-065660-1 |
| 2 | December 27, 2019[8] | 978-4-04-064083-9 |
| 3 | February 25, 2021[9] | 978-4-04-064754-8 |
| 4 | March 26, 2022[7] | 978-4-04-680350-4 |
Anime
An anime television series adaptation was announced on November 6, 2024.[1] The series is produced by Silver Link and directed by Keisuke Inoue, with Inoue and Harumurasaki handling series composition with episode screenplays by Aya Matsui, Hitomi Ogawa and Akira Nishikubo, Akiko Satō designing the characters based on Harutarō's original designs and also serving as chief animation director, and Yoshiaki Fujisawa composing the music.[10] It is set to premiere on January 7, 2026, on Nippon TV's AnichU programming block and other networks.[c] The opening theme song is "Q.E.D." performed by Sou, while the ending theme song is "Ningyō no Machi" (Doll Town) performed by Watashi Kobayashi.[2]
Notes
References
- ^ a b Cayanan, Joanna (November 6, 2024). "The Case Book of Arne Mystery Game Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Cayanan, Joanna (October 19, 2025). "The Case Book of Arne Anime's New Video Reveals Cast, Song Artists, January 6 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
- ^ a b c Cayanan, Joanna (November 6, 2025). "The Case Book of Arne Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g Mateo, Alex (December 10, 2025). "The Case Book of Arne Anime Reveals Video, 6 More Cast Members, Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
- ^ 吸血鬼探偵＆貴族少女の活躍描く「アルネの事件簿」稲空穂がコミカライズ. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 15, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ a b アルネの事件簿 １ (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ a b アルネの事件簿 ４ (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ アルネの事件簿 ２ (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ アルネの事件簿 ３ (in Japanese). Media Factory. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (August 6, 2025). "The Case Book of Arne Anime's Teaser Reveals Staff, January Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
External links
- Official game website (in Japanese)
- Official manga website at KadoComi (in Japanese)
- Official anime website (in Japanese)
- The Case Book of Arne (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia