Hanshichi’s Casebook

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68 chapters/stories: Completed

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“半七捕物帳” (Hanshichi Torimonocho) is a classic Japanese period detective novel series by 岡本綺堂 (Okamoto Kido). The series is set in the late Edo period and follows the adventures of Hanshichi, a retired detective who recounts his past cases to a journalist. The stories blend elements of historical fiction and detective mystery, providing a vivid portrayal of Edo-period customs and society.

The series began serialization in 1917 and continued until 1937, featuring a total of 68 short stories. Hanshichi’s character is known for his keen intuition and problem-solving skills, often solving complex cases with a mix of logic and local knowledge.

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