The latest installment in the Kindaichi Case Files series, ‘Kindaichi Papa’s Case Files’, has debuted on the Comic DAYS app. This new manga follows Hajime Kindaichi, now married to his childhood friend Miyuki Nanase, as he balances fatherhood and running his detective agency.

The first episode introduces their son, Tsukumo Kindaichi, who has already captured fans’ hearts.

Fans React to Tsukumo’s Adorable Appearance

💬 "Kindaichi’s son is just too cute!"
💬 "I wasn’t expecting Tsukumo-kun to be this adorable…"
💬 "His eyebrows look like Hajime’s, his eyes resemble Miyuki’s, and his curly hair must be from his great-grandfather, Kindaichi Kōsuke!"

With his distinctive features and curly hair, Tsukumo’s design pays homage to the Kindaichi family lineage, blending elements from both his parents and his famous great-grandfather.

What is ‘Kindaichi Papa’s Case Files’?

🕵️ Story:
Once a brilliant high school detective, Hajime Kindaichi worked as a salaryman but eventually quit his job to focus on raising his son. He establishes the Kindaichi Detective Agency, handling small cases while juggling housework and parenting—until a major case inevitably finds him.

📢 Tagline:
"In the name of my grandpa—now as a father! Let me show my son how real deduction works!"

📅 Serialization: Began in January 2025 on Comic DAYS.

Kindaichi Series Timeline

📖 1992: ‘Kindaichi Case Files’ debuts in Weekly Shonen Magazine
📺 1995: First live-action drama adaptation
📺 1997: First TV anime adaptation
📖 2018: ‘Kindaichi 37-Year-Old’s Case Files’ launches, following Hajime at 37 as a struggling PR employee who still gets caught up in solving mysteries
📖 2024: The story reveals that Hajime & Miyuki are married and now parents

Source : ORICON NEWS