If you're browsing Mystery shows, The Kindergarten Detective (2015) is the kind of series that builds its world steadily without getting messy. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Tomomitsu Yamaguchi, Mackenyu, and Tomoka Kurotani, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 1.0/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
The Kindergarten Detective (2015)
Also known as: Hoiku Tantei 25-ji - Hanasaki Shinichiro wa nemurenai!!, 金曜8時のドラマ 保育探偵25時~花咲慎一郎は眠れない!!~, Day Care Detective 25 Hours: Hanasaki Shinichirou Can't Sleep!!
First aired: January 16, 2015
Runtime: 50 min
Networks: TV Tokyo
Cast: Tomomitsu Yamaguchi, Mackenyu, Tomoka Kurotani, Shunsuke Nakamura, Kaga Takeshi, Hiromi Minoshima
Shinichiro Hanasaki, a former detective with the police department, is currently engaged in running a nursery called “Smiling Garden.” He wishes to help poorer families and single parents by offering very low fees for childcare, but this leaves the nursery struggling financially. To replenish the budget, Shinichiro decides to open a private detective agency at night.
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