Crosstail ~Tantei Kyoushitsu~
Tobita Tasuku's father, Jinpei left a letter and disappeared on the day of Tasuku's high school graduation. Due to his father's disappearance, Tasuku is now left with his father's huge debt while he is still unemployed. Tasuku decides to visit the Joker Detective Agency to find his father but the cost of investigation is too high. Tasuku later finds out that the tuition fees for attending the detective school is much cheaper than the cost of investigation. Seeing that he can get a job in a detective agency and find his father, Tasuku decides to enroll into the Joker Detective School and be a full-fledged detective.
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Plot Summary
A former detective, haunted by a past failure, takes on a case involving a series of bizarre murders connected to a peculiar 'detective classroom'. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a complex web of secrets and a mastermind playing a dangerous game. She must confront her own demons to solve the mystery before more lives are lost.
Critical Reception
Crosstail ~Tantei Kyoushitsu~ received mixed reviews, with praise for its intriguing premise and atmospheric tension, but criticism for its convoluted plot and pacing issues. While some critics lauded the performances, particularly Yuriko Yoshitaka's portrayal of a troubled detective, others found the narrative difficult to follow and the resolution unsatisfying. The film struggled to balance its noir elements with its more psychological thriller aspects.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its dark atmosphere and solid lead performance.
- Criticized for a plot that becomes overly complex and hard to follow.
- Some found the film's pacing uneven and the conclusion lacking impact.
Google audience: Audience reception for Crosstail ~Tantei Kyoushitsu~ is not readily available in a summarized format.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a novel of the same name by Miyuki Miyabe, a highly respected author in Japanese mystery fiction.
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