The beloved Butt Detective (Oshiri Tantei) TV anime is set to return with new episodes starting October 4, bringing fresh mysteries and adventures to screens. The announcement reveals a significant plot twist for the titular character, promising an engaging new arc for fans.
New Arc Sees Butt Detective Lose His Memory
Fans can anticipate a compelling new storyline as the upcoming episodes will center on the Butt Detective losing his memories. This pivotal event is expected to challenge the astute detective in unprecedented ways, offering both humor and intrigue as he attempts to solve cases while grappling with his own forgotten past.
Broadcast Details and Franchise Background
The Butt Detective anime airs on NHK E-Tele in Japan. While specific details about the length of this new run of episodes were not immediately available, previous seasons have typically consisted of 13 episodes.
The anime franchise is based on the popular children’s book series written by the author duo Troll and published by Poplar Inc. Since its first picture book release in 2012, the series has garnered widespread appeal, with over 9 million copies in print. Toei Animation is responsible for the animation production, bringing the unique world and characters to life. The first television anime episodes premiered in May 2018, and the series has continued to broadcast regularly since December 2018.
The Butt Detective franchise has expanded beyond television, inspiring theatrical films as part of the annual Toei Manga Matsuri, a musical, and even a Nintendo Switch game. The series follows a chivalrous and cunning detective with a posterior for a head who solves cases using his keen intellect and distinctive “poots” to get to the bottom of mysteries.
