Twenty years ago, Keiichiro Nagumo was a popular genius detective, solving cases and stealing hearts. But now he’s old-fashioned, broken down, and virtually out of work. But there’s someone looking for him, someone who might be able to bring him to greatness once again. Whether it’s posing as Nagumo’s young girlfriend in the most kawaii cafe you’ve ever seen, or using her youthful energy to take on an entire group of yakuza, the spirited Mashiro begins to prove to the old detective that she’s worthy of being his partner, and that she could change his life and business for the better. That is, if they can survive each other.
I went in expecting a cool and possibly heartwarming buddy detective series. What I got was an old-school, silly comedy that’s probably not going to set anyone’s world on fire, but might be a breath of fresh air for viewers who would appreciate a throwback. Detectives These Days Are Crazy! features a couple of fairly obnoxious protagonists—the “dirty old man” (Who’s younger than I am! Yikes!) and the spunky girl whose voice undergoes dramatic changes depending on the situation. That’s one of the series’ gags, which also include ecchi jokes, slapstick prop comedy, pratfalls, breaking the fourth wall, Nagumo’s back problems, and his total lack of knowing anything modern (“What’s a smartphone”?). Viewers who miss series from the late 90s and early 00s (Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo and Full Metal Panic came immediately to mind) will appreciate the comedy, which, for me, was mostly fine, occasionally making me laugh. The problem is that the series isn’t anything special beyond its throwback quality (which also includes harmonica music!), but I could see including this anime in my watch list as an “easy listening” sort of watch, a series that brings a quick smile to your face and helps you find peace at the end of the day. Otherwise, you’re not likely to miss much by skipping this silly comedy.
Detectives These Days Are Crazy! is streaming on Crunchyroll.
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