The Butt Detective (Oshiri Tantei) anime series is set to release new episodes beginning on April 5th. Fans of the popular children’s book-based anime can look forward to more mysteries being solved by the titular character.
New Butt Detective Episodes to Prequel Third Anime Film
The new episodes will serve as a prequel to Eiga Oshiri Tantei: Star and Moon (Butt Detective the Movie: Star and Moon), the third anime film for the franchise. The film is scheduled to open in Japan on March 20th.
Story Focus
The new episodes will focus on Butt Detective facing off against the international crime syndicate “Kaitō Academy” (Phantom Thief Academy). The movie’s plot involves Koala asking Butt Detective to find a missing relative who disappeared from an idol contest. This case leads Butt Detective to Stardust Island, home to the Phantom Thief Academy, where they are advancing a secret conspiracy. Butt Detective infiltrates the island as an idol and joins forces with Phantom Thief U.
Visuals and Promotion
A new visual for the upcoming episodes features Butt Detective at a cafe in the forest. Promotional videos have also been released, highlighting Butt Detective investigating cases and Thief G, the boss of the Thief Academy.
Background on Butt Detective
Oshiri Tantei is based on a popular picture book series that has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. The anime series began with three episodes in May 2018, followed by seven more in July 2018. A regular weekly airing began in December 2018, with 13 new episodes premiering in April 2021. The main character, Butt Detective, is a skilled detective whose face resembles a butt, solving cases with his catchphrase, “Hmm, it smells.”
