Drama Review: Tabikurge Tantei Nikki

4

Rating

★★★

Episodes

4

Drama Digest

Sakamaki Yohei is a detective known as Tabikurage Detective and lives a mysterious life. He lives in a camping van and tries to solve cases by making a commission off of it. One day he picks up a traveler named Takimoto Kenta, and they both hit it off instantly. They both start working together on the cases as Yohei is sharp-minded with a keen eye for observing, and Kenta has impressive technological skills. They begin to bond and grow as a team to solve various cases, but Yohei has also been looking for clues from the past incident that seems closer to him.

The Feel-Good Part

The actors in this series did a great job of portraying their respective roles. The friendship bond between the two male leads was outstanding and wholesome. Every new episode depicts new cases as they travel to different locations to meet various people and connect with them emotionally. The storylines and plots are exciting and engaging to watch. They capture beautiful sceneries throughout their journey. The peaceful vibes of nature and their trip filled with dramatic mysteries of others give this show a nice edge. Even though the pacing does shift a lot at times, it still correlates with the plots played out. The introductory soundtrack with the video is also a great addition to the show. The visual representation of jellyfish also gives a deeper meaning to their story. The entire show has summer vacation vibes that help and heal people. The emotional aspects are soul-stirring and warm in this show.

The Disappointing Factor

The natural cinematography could have been better, even though it was not the central attraction of this show. Some shots felt choppy, and the storylines felt left out. The four episodes are not enough for this series.

In-Depth Analysis

A travel journey of two new friends as they start taking requests to solve local mystery cases. They have unique skills to solve these cases and carry on with their journey in their caravan. Growing through the friendship bonds and gaining each other’s trust, they both become close. Helping people through their skills and deciphering the uncertainties makes them happy too.

Star Power

The director of this show is Yuuki Hariu. Aramaki Yoshihiko is a famous stage actor and a musical artist, playing the role of Sakamaki Yohei, and Mizue Kenta portrays the character of Takimoto Kenta in this series.

Overall Opinion

A definite watch for mystery genre lovers as it is full of unusual cases. The friendship between the two leads is also one good reason to watch this show.