Haruka Ozawa's sophomore year is getting seriously scary. One of her friends is possessed, another has committed suicide and Haruka could be the next one to flunk the still-breathing test. Her only way out of this potentially lethal dead end? Yakumo Saito, an enigmatic student born with a mysterious red eye that allows him to see and communicate with the dead. But the deceased don't always desist and some killers are more than ready to kill again to keep dead men from telling any more tales. That doesn't stop Haruka's knack for digging up buried secrets, and there's even more evidence of bodies being exhumed by both Yakumo's police contact and an investigative journalist with a newly made corpse in her closet! Can this pair of anything but normal paranormal detectives solve the ultimate dead case files or will they end up in cold storage themselves?
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8thSin
'Shinrei Tantei Yakumo' ('Psychic Detective Yakumo') is about Yakumo, an university student and private detective, who has a red left eye that lets him see ghosts and spirits. The premise and atmosphere of this show is very similar to 'Ghost Hunt', just that the good guys have no offensive super powers, and the ghosts and spirits are directly harmless. The basic format of the show begins with Haruka asking Yakumo to investigate on a case, he takes a look at the scene, ask for help from allies (police detectives, journalist, priest etc), and puts the spirits at ease after a showdown. At the same time, thereis another parallel story of a group of villains watching Yakumo's move and plotting a evil scheme.
The introduction was done very well, the characters seemed very interesting, but it seemed to be downhill from there instead of picking up in pace and intensity.
One thing I liked about the story was that it focuses on human beings despite being a show about ghosts. Instead of senseless showcase of super powers, Yakumo and company actually trace back the problems like a real detective, and also focuses on the issue of discrimination he faces for being different. The problem was that none of the cases were particularly interesting nor memorable, and the showdowns are rather anticlimatic. Even the main and final case was severely underdeveloped, as we still don't know the reason "red eyed man" became a spirit, why he had the ghost-seeing red eyes, or his relationship with Yakumo and his mother other than the obvious. Painfully slow pacing certainly did not help.
Of course, we're left with an open ending that explains nothing, and starved for another season.
Yakumo was an interesting character though, with a complex and painful past that's gradually revealed to us as we follow the cases he was assigned by Haruka. I particularly liked how his antisocial personality was explained by his past and ghost-seeing eye that enabled him to see things others can't. Unfortunately, Haruka existed mostly to set up the case and an attempt to add a little romance to the story. Their chemistry was rather poor, and she rarely play any significant role in solving the cases or development of the protagonist. She was also portrayed as an extremely dumb girl just to demonstrate how smart Yakumo is compared to an ordinary person.
Art style was very generic, but the backgrounds had a nice atmosphere. The characters seemed disturbingly flat though. I can't quite put my finger to why it is so, but if I had to guess, it was either awkward shading or lack of detail despite realistic design.
The presentation was also very boring, standard still camera or slowly moving screens.
BGM was rather good for this series. Sets the creepy mood well, and some sound really touching or melancholic. Unfortunately, the story was nowhere near engaging, and could not take advantage of the music. It also lacked variety, as if every scary scenes had the same song, one for touching scenes, and another mysterious theme.
No complaints for voicing, everyone sound they should and performed average or better in my opinion.
OP is rather original with the song that sets the mysterious mood for the show, ED was rather ordinary.
I hate to use this word to describe a series, but there's no other way... dull. 'Shinrei Tantei Yakumo' had a strong introduction and all the ingredients to make it a great show, but it just didn't live up to its potential. There's no eye candy since action was very limited, the story lacked suspense despite being a mystery, and the presentation was boring.
It turned out to be yet another bland forgettable mystery anime.
ninjasheep
Shinrei Tantei Yakumo revolves around a strange college student with a cursed red left eye. Through his eye, Yakumo is able to see and communicate with spirits of the dead, helping them move on from their earthly dwelling. The events unfold in an episodic format familiar to detective series fans, giving STY the double effect of being easy to follow while having a tendency to be repetitive. Personally, though, I liked the format. Despite the mini-cases, the plot still followed the main conflict, which is big and complex and absolutely mind-boggling. Technically, the art is so-so, but the sound is fantastic. BGM is perfectly timedand gives just the right feeling.
I love this show for its complex plot, and its excellent script. (You know those cheesy lines you only get out of detective stories with psychological drama tendencies?) I hate it for what I feel is its lack of attention on character development, given we only ever hear about Yakumo's life and nobody else's. Oh yes, and the stories aren't scary at all.
Shinrei Tantei Yakumo is recommended for lovers of old-style detective mysteries and ghost stories. Although there's admittedly less of the latter than the title implies. It's really just a police story with a paranormal flavor.
Ikano
Ghosts, the supernatural, and mystery-- with more focus on the former two and less of the latter. So far, each episode seems to be formatted like this: Some character development, a mystery involving a ghost/supernatural forces, foreshadowing of a bigger plot. (And this pattern has stayed consistent on the episodes I've seen so far...) Obviously, with a pattern like this one or all of the three has to be sacrificed and we end up with a mystery per episode that is neither challenging to us nor expanded well on. Just a plain "oh here's an issue, here's -briefly- what the characters did, and here's the solution." It's not abad formula but for people who are expecting/wanting a more dramatic or drawn out mystery, it might not quench your thirst.
The nice thing this series does (so far) is that despite the rather short "character development" segments it is done rather cleverly and leaves you a little curious about more and whether they'll have a bigger role later. Same can be said about the segments that seem to "foreshadow something bigger" except they are even shorter and may prove more of a tease than anything.
Overall, so far it's an average standard show, it doesn't have a crazy "cliffhanger ending" pacing nor is it so slow you wished the episodes would air faster.
((Edit/Note: in the later part of the series the pattern has changed so that character/background development has become a bigger part of the episodes-- however this results in the "mystery per episode" parts needing to be stretched beyond one episode, which can be both a good or bad thing depending on whether you mind cliffhangers or not))
Neither epic nor horrible --a series that one can check out if you have the spare time to spare. But it's not a great loss if you don't check it out.
sr467
This show is about a high school student named Yakumo who has the ability to see spirits with his left red eye and sometimes communicate with them(not a super original premise, but highly entertaining nontheless). He spends his spare time tricking kids out of their money with fake card tricks, or just sleeping about. But, once in a while, he'll take a spirit associated police case that has piqued his interest. But with his troubled family past and issues with humanity, will Yakumo ever be able to live a normal life? STORY: (9/10) While not an entirely original premise, they definitely utilized it to it's full potential,much more effectively than many other similar shows. The story basically has everything a good anime needs: A complex main character with a troubled background, a helpful and insightful love interest, a devoted detective, and ghosts. Really, that's all they needed here, but they added even more into the mix to give it an added level of depth and enjoyability.
Yakumo's disturbed background piqued my interest in him, and also apparently the interest of those around him. But the best part isn't when they discuss Yakumo, but when Yakumo discusses with the accused how he knows that they are guilty. With pounds of accurate speculation, Yakumo presents his inner monologue better than even Yagami Light of Death Note.
He solves murders, abductions, and even poltergheist possesion, making for an interesting watch.
ANIMATION: (9/10)
What can I say, it suits the series. It's dark and forboding when it's supposed to be, and bright and happy when it's supposed to be. Also, although not littered with fight scenes, when they pop up in Shinrei Tantei Yakumo, it looks damn realistic. The character designs aren't the most original I've ever seen, but I suppose that look best suits their personalities.
When it comes to animation, this show did it right.
SOUND: (9/10)
To be honest, the opening theme represents the show so well I was actually considering making this review simply a link to it on YouTube or something. The opening theme is truly fitting, and the ending just as much so. The voice acting was just as it should be to match the theme of the show, and the background noise/music was never out of place.
Once again, a 2010 show did animation and sound well.
CHARACTERS: (9.5/10)
Although sometimes the main love interest (Haruka) can be absent minded occasionally, every other character plays their role perfectly.
Both of Yakumo's parents are dead, and he has always been shunned or even beaten up due to his red left eye.
Later you find out that Yakumo and Haruka's past goes back further then either of them thought, giving their relationship and added level of depth.
What I absolutely love about their relationship though is that there is no stupid blushing, and the girl is simply trying to help the guy, which is a refreshing change of pace seeing as most anime series these days have the protagonist being an emotionally immature nitwit who freaks out at the sight of anything related to women.
In this show, Yakumo doesn't express any feelings for her at all, and instead simply allows her to tag along, while she is trying to help him in dealing with his troubled past. It's obvious they are concerned about eachother and harbor feelings, but the best part is that it's successfully conveyed without either character being awkward or embarassed in any way.
The supporting characters also offer comic relief and intel on future missions, as well as being occasionally super adorable(I just wanna give his deaf little cousin a hug for being so cute
unforgetableme
Storyline: The storyline for this anime was fairly simple. It's just about a boy who is able to see ghosts and wants to help them move on. Also, we've got a normal girl who has a sad past who's intrigued by the skills of this guy. Plus, we've got random characters who accompany these two. Anyway, beside the simple storyline, it is very well thought out and planned. For example, as each episode goes on, more and more is revealed about Yakumo's past. The experiences that each character faces are extremely well done. The elements of this anime is very well thought of and disaplayed. Art: I thought thepeople who drew this anime was awesome. The way who each character looks is fantastic and they are all very good looking.
Sound:
I'd have to say the music in this drama is amazing. The opening song is appealing and the ending song is so sweet. Not to mention, the background music is beyond awesome. I have to admit, the background music really made me interested and appeal to this anime. Why? Well, the music creates an even more dramatic entrance to the scenes.
Character:
The characters are really obviously layed out. There's the smart and cold guy with a mysterious past, the clumsy tag-along heroine, the smoker detective who hides his feelings behind a tough guy look, the clumsy apprentice, the one who's saved but still tags along on adventures, the gentle father figure, and, lastly, the enemy who is only interested in one thing.
But, overall, I liked each of the characters. I thought they played a great role in the storyline of the anime.
Enjoyment:
I really enjoyed this anime. It was inspirational and very interesting. I had fun watching it and was very disappointed that it had to end early. Yet, I know I'll rewatch it numerous times.
StarrySkyline
5 words to describe this anime: Piercing, Pleasant, Strong, Beautiful, and Inspiring. The Story: It was simply fantastic. Watching one episode makes you want to watch the next, and the next, and so on. Just when things seem predictable, it ends up twisting a smidge. But, each episode either repeats the same routine, or is a continuation of the previous episode. Since this series has only 13 episodes, you don't grow tired of it. Like I mentioned before, there are twists, and it'll keep you hooked till the very end. Score: 10 The Art: The art was perfect. It has a balance to it. The important scenes wereput some effort into, while the less imporant scenes were put less effort into. The important scenes were simply emphasized---which was good. It sorts out which parts were needed to be remembered and which were not needed to be. Simple.
Score: 10
The Sound: The sound of the cars stopping, speeding up, and halting while going at a high speed---all were dynamic. [Footsteps, someone running up behind you, a gun being pulled out, the sound of a taser----amazing.]
Score: 10
The Characters: Each character had their own purpose, personality, and something that made them unique, still fitting the mood. Many characters were relatable. For example, Yakumo----he doesn't really open up much, independent, and at most times, mysterious. You probably have a friend like that. This anime has a few morals, figured out by almost every character.
Score: 10
The Enjoyment: I finished this anime in 1 day. It was gripping. Curse my curiosity!! But, I enjoyed every bit of it, still maintaining full focus throughout the estimate of 6-7 hours of watching this unforgettable anime series. I felt like I was a ghost following along the "gang".
Score: 10
Overall: 10
I loved Shinrei Tantei Yakumo. Distant and Distinct characters are the best, because when they unravel, it's certainly undescribable. ♥
Naru-sama
You will feel and empathize with the orphaned Yakumo and how he's looked down upon because of his eye. A beautiful and hard hitting anime full of plot twist and turns before you can say "Yakumo x Haruka". I recommend this anime to anyone who loves Murder-esque shows. Heads-up: This is not for the faint of heart. There will be moments that will make you cry and other parts that will make you think, God, oh God why.
Just_Dan
This anime is surrounded by mystery that has a place in the supernatural world, but is also made pretty realistic. This made it very easy to picture myself in the situations. The only thing I missed in the story was a huge plot twist, because, even though there were some unexpected events, I wasn't put completely off track all at once. However, I did very much enjoy trying to solve the puzzles they're solving in this detective anime. Another thing I liked, was the art: it showed a lot of detail. One of the details, by example, is the pupils of Yakumo. If you closely you can seea round pupil in his green eye, but the one is his red eye is more cat like, making it more inhuman.
And this is probably the best thing in the whole anime: there was character development! Oh, do I love character development...
That said, the combination of mystery with some supernatural, good art and character development made this a good anime.
It is the kind of anime you can watch in a very short amount of time, really enjoy, but don't have to become all obsessed over, which is a nice thing, if you have too much too fangirl/fanboy about already in your life like me.
In short, just go watch it.
WillSilva98
A Spolier-Free Review of Psychic Detective Yakumo. This anime is brilliant and the fact that it is a more unknown anime shows that many miss out on great anime just because it is not well known. While the anime might not be the best out there it has certainty from start to finish been a pleasure to watch and has become one of my favourites. Story:8/10 The Story revols around Yakumo and the use of his red eye which can see the spirts of the dead. The story is done well and while most of the series is episodic the overarching story is well done.The only criticism is that some of the episodes are a bit to fast passed for me but others may like that.
Art:8/10
The art in this anime is or a decent quality for a 2010 anime and while it is not as good as some anime you see nowadays it has its charm. The characters are done well and the scenes are also done well with the things like the spirits easily distinguished from the rest of the scene. Also the actions scenes are done well. Also the opening and closing animation is really good and fits the whole shows dark tone and spirit/ghost look on things.
Sound:9/10
The sound for me is a high point as the sound fits every scene well and it contributes to what you are watching, whether it is an action scene or an emotional scene the music is done well to fit the show. The voice actors also do a good job. The Openings and Endings are also very memorable and very good.
Character:9/10
The characters in the show are done well and the mains have good characteristics to seperate them from others and to make them enjoyable to watch. The supporting cast are also brilliant, and while they are done well it would have been nice if some of them were given a bit more character development.
Enjoyment:10/10
This show was enjoyable all the way through. The story was done well so that I could be engaged for all the 12 episodes and the characters were also enjoyable to watch.
Overal Verdict:9/10
This show is great. While some episodes were a bit to fast pased for me, some of the characters were not developed as much as I wanted and the art was not the best of quality, the show made all 12 episodes enjoyable, the art was, even though not of best quality, good enough to want to watch in HD, the sound/music was brilliant, the openings and closing themes and animations were brilliant and the cast of characters kept me interested in a story that was done well and was enjoyable.
If you are put of this anime, because it is not that popular and doesnt have the hightest average score, please don't be as it is fantastic and you won't regret it and it is easily one of my favourite animes of all time.
2SugoiToActSugoi
“I see the spirits of the dead. We can even communicate with one another. To be clear, I don’t have the power to purify or exorcise. I can only see them.” –Saitou Yakumo That quote completely describes the beauty of Yakumo’s power. Because of his cursed red eye, he can see the spirits of the dead. But he cannot touch them, purify them, or exorcise them. He can only speak to them. This is a cause for internal conflict for him, and what a heart-wrenching process that is. One of Shinrei Tantei Yakumo’s strong points is its story. It is not completely original, but it is appealingand well-written. Everything in the plot is utilized to its full potential. Combine this with good pacing and foreshadowing, and an intriguing plot is created. The set-up is slightly repetitive, but only slightly, and will be familiar to those who revel in the detective genre.
The style of the art isn’t particularly ground-breaking, original, or gorgeous, but it’s well done. It definitely has some beautiful moments. Everything is pleasing to the eyes and the animation is smooth. Character designs aren’t the most original, but they do what they’re meant to.
I’m personally very fond of the music in this anime. It, again, fits the mood of the anime. It never feels like it doesn’t belong. The OP is beautifully haunting; the ED soothes you after a cliffhanger. OSTs are very nice, and all of the music is unique. The voice acting sounds good.
The characters are also pleasing. Everyone has their place in the anime, and all of the characters are lovable. Yakumo is a wonderful character; his emotions are real and he acts the way that he does for an apparent, and heart-wrenching, reason. Because of his red eye, he has been shunned, but yet you can always see that, deep down, he has a beautiful and pure heart.
The love interest, Haruka, is often clueless, but genuinely nice. She has strength, a big heart, and an adorable relationship with Yakumo. It’s apparent that she really wants to help him. Their relationship, though it doesn’t develop into anything huge, does grow in a really sweet, convincing way.
Supporting characters are equally lovable, and though they aren’t developed as much, they have wonderful moments and are never just tossed to the side.
Overall, Shinrei Tantei Yakumo is a good anime that is certainly worth a watch. I recommend the ongoing manga to any fans (or half-hearted fans) of this series. It exceeds all expectations in character development, plot, and art, and is eager to please.
Cornercircle
I will refer to the series being reviewed as Psychic Detective Yakumo. I watched this to try and alleviate my boredem. The synopsis will not be typed here for obvious reasons. This is just my opinion and attitude towards this series. This series is suppose to be a horror but I have no recollection of being scared, nervous, alarmed or even startled while watching Psychic Detective Yakumo. The ghosts were more of a joke than terrifying really. They come off as people's shadows . Could you please just for the sake of this review try to scare someone you know by standing still and askingthem to look at your shadow whenever you have free time. The episodic structure of the show is a chance for this show to tell refreshing stories that improve on the previous episode, but it is the exact same formula over and over and over again. Girl asks psychic for help on a potential case, psychic insults girl, detective that the psychic helps and vice versa becomes involved in the case and the trio set off to solve the mystery. After a few episodes watching became more of a chore. There is no unpredictablity and the writing is just flat. How can I get rid of this ghost? Why don't I try the exact same method I used the previous week.
The characters are complete strangers to the viewer with no real development. The only characters that I really cared for was detective Gotou and Isshhin Saito but they can't really save this series from being the exact oppisite the creators were trying to achieve. You will read about this in a lot of reviews but it's still a complaint from my side: The villian is a complete alien. You get that type of my kids should stay away from that guy whenever possible vibe but he does not live up to his full potetntial. His goals are never stated which means everytime the show cuts him you have to squeeze interest out of yourself to listen to something that may or may not have something to to do with the plot. If you hear what everybody calls him in the series you will realize exactly how uninteresting and stale this weirdo is. The romantic plot that that makes up alot of the show's "story" goes nowhere. I was really expecting something , anything. I have to listen to whining and arguing between two people I dont give a damn for for 13 episodes. Give me something,anything!
The sound is run-of-the-mill voice acting with the exception of the most intersting characters Gotou and Isshhin. My cousin told me he realized that a lot of voice actors speak with a mono tones when they have to dub anime to english. This is the exact case with Yakumo. When he is supposedly shocked or sad yo just hear that mono tone (a lot like Edward's tone of voice from Twilight). The OP is terrible. If you can classify under what type of music this falls under please let me know (I only listened to it for about 10 seconds).The ending theme was actually beautiful,it is that type of song you can understand without speaking the language it is performed in.
The art was alright. It's not like Dragonball where everyone is drawn according to Asian sterotyping,you know that saying . These characters have looks that fit what liitle personality they have perfectly. The backgrounds are okay and the ghost are just "meh".
The show was alright at the beginning but went to make my weekend feel a lot longer and declined after just 2 episodes. I have to admit I liked the ending, I'm a sucker for stuff like that and because the experience was over. Here's what I thought about the show:
Pros:
-Gotou and Isshhin
-Ending theme
-Ending
-Art was alright
Cons:
- Everything else
Story - 5/10
Art 7/10
Sound 6/10
Character 5/10
Enjoyment 5/10
Overall 6/10
ktulu007
Shinrei Tantei Yakumo is a shoujo series based on a series of light novels by Kaminaga Manabu. It's had two manga adaptations, the second of which is still going. In 2010 it got an anime adaptation from Bee Train. Not long ago we looked at their work with Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom and I've also looked at Murder Princess. So, they're two for two so far. Of course, this is the first thing I've reviewed from them where they weren't co-producing. Still, let's see if they can make it three for three and give me something good to close out the month. Story: Ozawa Harukahas a problem. After she and some friends went inside a forbidden building, one has committed suicide and another is in hospital, possessed by spirits. Haruka seeks out the help of Saitou Yakumo, a supposedly psychic boy at her University. Yakumo agrees saying that he can see spirits and might be able to persuade them to leave her friend. Over the course of that investigation, Haruka discovers that Yakumo can, indeed, see ghosts and that his left eye is actually red. From there, the two keep finding themselves involved in more mysteries involving spirits. Meanwhile, a shadow is closing in on them that's intimately connected with Yakumo's past. Can the two of them stay alive and find the truth?
Let's start by discussing the weaknesses of the series. In this case, the big one is the mysteries themselves. Most of them have answers that are made really obvious to the audience through the use of really unsubtle hints or, in some cases, by the series actively showing you who's responsible. Which just leaves you to see how the characters are going to figure them out and makes the investigation portions a bit lacklustre. There's also the romance betwixt Haruka and Yakumo. While it does have some good moments here and there, it's also pretty static. Haruka develops an obvious crush on Yakumo really quickly and then the two of them hang out a lot, in spite of his seeming disinterest. From there, it moves at a really slow pace. There are some hints that he also has feelings for her, especially towards the end, but nothing gets done with it and, ultimately, it comes across as more of an excuse to keep her in the story than a serious attempt at writing romance. There are a couple moments that are a bit nonsensical too. For example, there's a scene where Haruka is in a car and its driver can't move. Rather than climbing over him to hit the brake, she just settles for steering. There aren't many moments like that, but the ones they have are really head-scratching.
Let's move on to the positive factors of the series. The first is that the world is built really well and there are defined rules for what ghosts can and can't do. It's not one of those vague things where it bends and shifts based on plot convenience. The series is paced really well and it is interesting to see how the characters solve the mysteries even if the audience has already been handed the answer. The series is also good about showing the plot elements that it's going to use in the climax early on while using those elements in a way that it feels very unique and is actually compelling. Tension is used effectively in the series and its portrayals of sexual assault are respectfully done. They're told through description rather than actually shown but they have a lot of weight to them and they're actually relevant to the story instead of being thrown in.
Characters:
The characters are well written. They have a good level of complexity and they do come across as actual people. Crazy people, in some cases, but not in an exaggerated or forced way. There are some really compelling dynamics in the series as well both friendly and antagonistic. On the down side, I will say that the way that Detective Gotou's character ultimately develops is a bit contrived.
Art:
Taken as a whole, the character designs and animation are quite good. The backgrounds are nicely detailed as well and the supernatural effects are visually interesting. The biggest fault with the artwork is that, like they did in Phantom, Bee Train mistakes putting their animation at an odd angle for intensity. Showing someone slanted diagonally isn't more intense nor does it make the scene more dynamic, it's just annoying.
Sound:
This series has a strong cast. Ono Daisuke gives a strong performance in the leading role. Fujimura Ayumi does well as Haruka. Takase Akimitsu makes quite a villain. Touchi Hiroki is good and, I really have to give credit to Koshimizu Ami, the voice of the young deaf girl, Nao. She does an amazing job conveying the thoughts and emotions of a character who communicates entirely in grunts without a single line of actual dialogue. I knew she was a good actress from hearing her performances as Claes in Gunslinger Girl, Alita in Murder Princess and Holo the wise wolf, but this was a really difficult role and she aces it beyond what I would have expected. The music isn't as strong as the cast. It's all right but nothing that really grabs you.
Ho-yay:
There isn't any. The closest it gets is that there's a period where Gotou thinks his partner, Ishii, might be romantically attracted to him. This causes things to be awkward for a while as Gotou freaks out. I can't fault the series for lack of realism, since there are plenty of blokes who freak out about the idea that another bloke might be into them, but it's a pretty stupid reaction. Just tell him you aren't interested if he confesses. Chances are very high that he'll understand and accept it. It's not like you have to give him a good long snog just because he expresses interest.
Final Thoughts:
Shinrei Tantei Yakumo is a solid series. It certainly has some issues that detract from it, but in spite of those it has a compelling narrative, strong characters, a great cast and good artwork. Overall, I rate this one a 7/10. It is a good series. Next week, I'll take a look at the final instalment of the Kara no Kyoukai films. Have a happy Halloween in the interim.
Aldebaran87
English Version. Shinrei Tantei Yakumo is a mystery and police anime with a slight hint of horror. The protagonist is a university student who uses a room for club tasks as a bedroom and office to accept mediumship jobs, in which he will have to talk to spirits and solve their problems so that they can rest, as he solves cases he will also go discovering things from his past. Along with the protagonist is a young woman who at first approached him to help her solve a case related to a friend, soon new events will occur that involve them and that throughout the animethey will unite them, forming a friendship.
In general, there is no character that steals your heart since the protagonist is not very emotional at first, there are not many situations that involve feelings, although later it will open a little and there will be dramatic moments related to other characters.
In short, it is an entertaining anime especially aimed at lovers of mystery and spirits, although in the middle of it it can get somewhat heavy, in the last chapters it takes up the fluidity of the beginning.
Final grade: 7
Version en español.
Shinrei Tantei Yakumo es un anime de misterio y policial con un ligero toque de terror.
El protagonista es un estudiante universitario que usa un salón destinado a tareas de club como dormitorio y oficina para aceptar trabajos de médium, en los cuales tendrá que hablar con espíritus y resolver sus problemas para que puedan descansar, a medida que va resolviendo casos también ira descubriendo cosas de su pasado.
Junto al protagonista se encuentra una joven que al principio se acerco a el para que la ayude a resolver un caso relacionado a una amiga, pronto ocurrirán nuevos sucesos que los involucra y que a lo largo del anime los unirán, formando una amistad.
En general no hay ningún personaje que te robe el corazón ya que el protagonista no es muy emotivo al principio no hay muchas situaciones que involucren sentimientos aunque posteriormente se abrirá un poco y surgirán momentos dramáticos relacionados a otros personajes.
En resumen es un anime entretenido especialmente dirigido a los amantes del misterio y los espíritus, aunque en la mitad del mismo puede ponerse algo pesado, en los últimos capítulos retoma la fluidez del principio.
Nota final: 7
HeyHarp
I'll try to make this short and quick. Hopefully no spoilers. You decide. Short Summary: The main heroine, Haruka Ozawa, experiences many unusual phenomena and reports it to Yakumo Saitou. They soon begin investigations together. Come to find out almost all of things they investigate are all connected. If you watch this anime and watch the anime Ghost Hunt, you could probably tell that they are very similar. In fact, I would actually recommend Shinrei Tantei Yakumo to people who liked Ghost Hunt and vise versa. Overall: Shinrei Tantei Yakumo is a great anime that consists on solving crimes and strange phenomena.Recommended:
Shinrei Tantei Yakumo is recommended for people who love mysteries and things that are supernatural. This anime also has some Buddhist teachings.
Nintendoll
Review in Short: The beginning episodes are fantastic in terms of plot, very much like the movie The Sixth Sense in terms of investigating the circumstances surrounding each haunting. Very suspenseful, with well-though out 'cases.' However, towards the end the anime tries to unify all of the cases under a single plotline, which ends weakly and unresolved. The romance aspect of the anime seems to be completely jammed within the last 4-5 episodes, and detracts from the rest of the experience. Overall: Worth a watch if you're bored and have nothing else to do.
batgrl1970
Psychic Detective Yakumo 13 episodes of unexpected (mostly) twists and turns down a dark alley of paranormal mystery. The storytellers pack quite a lot into those 13 episodes. The focus begins on the two main characters and deftly brings in other characters, expanding the viewers knowledge of their friends and family, while at the same time giving us a broader, more insightful, look into Yakumo and Haruka. The usual tropes are there, but there are reasons these tropes are used over and over again. When done right, they make for good story telling. Yakumo is the tragic, good looking hero who just needs the loveof a good heroine to put him on the path of righteousness and, of course, happiness.
Haruka is the naive, heedless of her own beauty and charm, heart of gold, but courageous of spirit, young woman, who finds herself drawn into our hero’s world. Both hero and heroine are forever changed.
Good overcomes evil, love overcomes hate, but what happens in between, and is told in the 13 episodes, is definitely worth watching.
The story has a great buildup of seemingly unrelated cases that begin to intertwine and mesh into each other in unexpected and delightfully twisted ways. There are places where one does guess accurately what will happen but then the show will surprise you when you least expect it. Don’t be surprised if a gasp or two escapes you while watching.
There are a few areas that I did find lacking, but certainly not enough to detract from the enjoyment I took in watching the series. I’m not certain if the intention was to do more than one season or not and they may have been planning to fill in or fix those areas at a later date.
The villain, while suitably evil, was not a satisfying villain. They were more of a caricature of evil than something or someone to truly fear. The story, in my opinion, would have been better served if we had learned more about the motives and history of the villain—something to flesh them out, so to speak.
The last episode was done well in that, if it was the last episode it would be fairly wrapped up with a few loose ends so that if a second season were coming they could build on it.
Overall, I loved this series. If you like mystery, romance and a good story, you need to check this out.
hsrada
If you plan on watching Shinrei Tantei Yakumo (Psychic Detective Yakumo) because it has the word 'Detective' in it, I recommend that you don't. Although the name does spell out Detective, the anime does not really fall under the mystery genre. Same goes if you're an action fan - this contains no fight scenes. While starting Psychic Detective Yakumo, I didn't really expect a lot out of it and the first couple of episodes did not help the cause. But gradually, this show did better exponentially. This is a story about Saitou Yakumo - a teenager capable of seeing spirits of the dead with his blood- red left eye, and Ozawa Haruka - a girl who initially approaches Yakumo for help, after the death of her friends under mysterious circumstances.
Story: 8
Although the plot doesn't contain a lot of suspense, it does contain its fair share of surprises. Since every episode contributes to the main story line, there is no one episode that is completely irrelevant. Honestly speaking, the ending was slightly cliché, but not disappointing. As this a no-action type of anime, it was kinda expected.
But in the end, the story is one of the attractions of this anime.
Art: 7
There is nothing about the art that is exceptional and nothing that stands out. It is just your every day anime type of art. (Yakumo closes resembles a mix between Light Yagami from Death Note and Lelouch Lamperouge from Code Geass).
Sound: 6
As with the art, there is nothing phenomenal about the sound. At times, the sound even feels annoying and misplaced.
Character: 8
Unlike the art and sound, the characters involved were pretty interesting. And what's more interesting is how the characters in the anime develop. The way the protagonist's true personality is revealed is indeed mesmerising. Some characters (supporting ) though, were left unexplained
Enjoyment: 8
Whichever way I look at it, I did find the anime enjoyable. There was seldom a dull moment.
Overall: 8
All in all, I did like Shinrei Tantei Yakumo (Psychic Detective Yakumo) and recommend that you give it a shot and see for yourselves.
musshh
I seldom give reviews on anime, but when I did, its highly recommended. Low profile anime with good story flow, interesting characters, and out of the typical anime genre. This is one of the best anime I've ever watched.
ShikiSajiTomoya
Shinrei Tantei Yakumo is about a university student Yakumo who can see dead people's spirit and interact with them. He goes around helping Gotou, a detective with cases related with spirits and stuffs. Story - 6/10 - The story of the anime is quite mediocre, nothing special about it. But gladly it's not that boring that you want quit watching it. I was looking for a good detective anime and saw this one being suggested at the MAL featured article. But actually this anime is primarily about human spirits, which are said in this anime to be the remaining emotions left after a human dies. The cases arepretty simple, nothing complicated about it. The story is not that attractive.
Art - 7/10
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The background is always dark, my favorite. Most of the incidents happen at night time. The art is average.
Sound - 3/10
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The sound is pretty bad. Some awful choice of music made me at awe quite a few times.
Character - 7/10
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The characters are average. We see the characters doing the same thing almost every time. Not much development with characters.
Enjoyment - 8/10
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I enjoyed the last 3/4 episodes, otherwise I wouldn't have rated this anime more than 7.
Overall - 8/10
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I want to give it a 7.5, but there is no fractional rating. So, I settle with a 8 out of 10, although I kinda feel like I over-rated it.
