| Fantastic Detective Labyrinth | |
| 素敵探偵☆ラビリンス (Suteki Tantei Rabirinsu) |
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| Genre | Occult detective |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Meito Manjō |
| Illustrated by | Seiji Wakayama |
| Published by | Kodansha |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Magazine | Magazine Special |
| Original run | August 17, 2006 – August 12, 2008 |
| Volumes | 8 |
| TV anime | |
| Directed by | Hiroshi Watanabe[1] |
| Studio | Studio Deen |
| Network | TV Tokyo |
| Original run | October 2, 2007 – March 25, 2008 |
| Episodes | 25 |
Fantastic Detective Labyrinth (素敵探偵☆ラビリンス Suteki Tantei Labyrinth) is a manga series written by Meito Manjō and illustrated by Seiji Wakayama, published in Kodansha's Magazine Special.[1]
The manga was adapted into an animated television series in 2007.[1] The Studio Deen production aired on TV Tokyo from October 2, 2007 to March 25, 2008, totaling 25 episodes. It is based on the story from the first 6 Volumes of the Manga.
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Thirty years prior to the events of the series, the city of Tokyo was destroyed in a massive earthquake. From the ruins of the former megalopolis, Kyuto was established. In this new city, supernatural occurrences are progressively increasing and the only one capable of unraveling them is Hyuuga Mayuki, a boy detective and esper.
A twelve year old boy with what seems to be extraordinary problem-solving skills. The police are unable to pull anything out from his background, which seems to be purposely hidden. He has never attended school before and appears to be a genius in all subjects with the exception of physical education. It is later revealed that he has the power of Shinchi, a power given to the new head of the Hyuuga family. He's the head of the Hyuuga family. His appearance is very innocent and doll-like, with blond hair and blue eyes.
Voiced by: Miyuki Sawashiro
Mayuki's butler. Seiran was once called a "doll user" by Byakko during one of their encounters. He also is found occasionally in a secret base of some sort, where he can keep a close eye on Kyuto's happenings, as well as Mayuki's whereabouts. He belongs to the family of Shinano, a family that supports the Hyuuga family. He made a promise to Mayuki's mother that he'll always protect Mayuki. He's Shien and Seiju's brother and Mayuki's uncle in reality.
Voiced by: Junichi Suwabe
Mayuki's maid. Mayuki once said that Hatsumi is always in a hurry to find him in the house that she trips over her own feet, which she will subsequently let out an outrageous scream. It is later revealed that she is one of the two "dolls" that Seiran controls. When in her aya or doll form she fights using her hair as a whip.
Voiced by: Kana Ueda
Minori's busty older sister. Sanae is always looking to join in an adventure with Mayuki and his friends. It is later revealed that she is one of the two "dolls" that Seiran controls. When in her aya or doll form she uses a pair of claws to fight.
Voiced by: Ryōka Yuzuki
Minori is one of the first friends Mayuki made when he first entered school. She appears to be infatuated with Mayuki and can sometimes be seen competing with Yaya over Mayuki's affection.
Voiced by: Nana Inoue
Commonly known as "Yaya" or "Yayako." She appears to be suffering from asthma, but it was found out that she was actually suffering from Mineral Dust Allergy that is caused by pollution in the Industrial Center, where she lives. Yaya seems to be recovering after the trial. She appears to be infatuated with Mayuki and can sometimes be seen competing with Minori over Mayuki's affection.
Voiced by: Satomi Satō
Rakuta is the older brother among the twins. He is very calm and calculating and always keeps his cool. He can predict events what will happen in the near future.
Voiced by: Marina Inoue
Kota is the younger brother among the twins. Compared to Rakuta, he is more hot-headed and doesn't think much before he acts. He appears to be infatuated with Yaya, but often sees her going after Mayuki, which causes Kouta to envy him.
Voiced by: Romi Park
A female detective that was skeptical of Mayuki when they first met. Miyako has given Mayuki a certain degree of respect after clearing up some suspicion around him. She can be seen to be fairly concerned about him if given any information of Mayuki being in danger.
Voiced by: Sayaka Ohara
He is a male detective whom Tomaru is always accompanied with in every phantom case together with Mayuki. He is also a close friend of Mayuki. He can be seen always serious and quite making fun when Tomaru is in serious mood.
Mayuki's mother. They share the same hair and eye color. She left Mayuki under the care of Seiran. She lives in Switzerland.
Mayuki's dog. He's a large dog with white fur. He always goes with Mayuki and his friends.
He's Seiran's older brother. Seiran hated him at first but understood him at the end. He's childish and irritating. He's the new headmaster of the school Mayuki attends. He lives in Switzerland and protects Shara. He went to Japan to check on his brother Seiran and to make sure Mayuki is alright. He's also a doll user.
She's Shien's "Aya" and Byakko's older sister. She also serves as the secretary of the headmaster of the school Mayuki attends. She usually carries a harisen with her and uses it on Shien if he irritates or annoys her.
A mysterious woman who is looking for the power of immortality. She is later revealed to be Seiju's "Aya". When she was still young her older sister, Yoko, left her to become Shien's "Aya". This incident depressed her a lot so she decided to join Seiju, thus, becoming his doll.
He is Mayuki's father. He's the former head of the Hyuuga family before Mayuki. He's born in the Shinano family but because of his extrasensory perception, the Hyuga family adopted him to have an heir. After Mayuki was born, he became nothing. Because of that, he did bad things. He is jealous of Mayuki because he wanted Mayuki's power. He's Seiran and Shien's brother in reality. He's also a doll user.
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| 01 | "Kyuto's Great Detective" "Kyuto na Meitantei" (旧都な名探偵) |
2007-10-03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| There's a rumor about a white-faced ghost living within an old mansion in the woods, some students decide to investigate. Meanwhile, two city detectives decide to track down a mysterious informant who has been helping them solve some difficult cases via phone tips. At the end, they meet the mysterious young Mayuki and his house staff. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 02 | "Mayuki's Determination" "Mayuki no Ketsui" (繭樹の決意) |
2007-10-10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mayuki decides to attend school, seeing as it is his twelfth birthday. Halfway during the school day, a bomb threat starts the first of a serial bombing sequence. Mayuki decides to see if he can stop the third bomb from destroying the already damaged city. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 03 | "Leaning Tower Adventure" "Shatou no Bouken" (斜塔の冒険) |
2007-10-17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minori asks Mayuki to fix a special souvenir for her, a birthday present from her father a long time ago. Mayuki reluctantly explains that he can't and wishes that he could, but he can't. Kouta has spent most of the day fuming about how everyone at school--particularly the girls--are fawning over Mayuki. Rakuta suggests a plan to him and Kouta shows up, declaring that he will venture into a no-trespassing zone to find Minori a new souvenir. At the last minute, everyone but Yaya-chan decides to go to the abandoned Tokyo tower where things mysteriously turn weird. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 04 | "The Truth of Red and White" "Aka to Shiro no Shinjitsu" (赤と白の真実) |
2007-10-23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| After what appeared to be an earthquake, Mayuki, Maru and Kouta travel to the bottom of Tokyo Tower to reconnect the power source to the elevator to save Rakuta and Minori, who are trapped within it. Someone else seems to be orchestrating the strange happenings. A larger mystery appears to be present behind the odd events that occurred within the Tower. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 05 | "Kyuto's Elegy" "Kyuuto Aika" (旧都哀歌) |
2007-10-30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yaya has been absent for several days, and Mayuki and his friends decide to visit her in the industrial city district. Later on, they find out that the Industrial Center that Yaya resides in is actually extremely polluted, and her brother, Shichirou is a key witness of an upcoming trial against the town's mayor, who has been harassing the family by sending thugs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 06 | "Railroad Strategy" "Bouryaku no Tetsudou" (謀略の鉄路) |
2007-11-06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mayuki and the gang race against the clock to solve the mystery of where Shichirou has disappeared to. Mayuki's mysterious gift is used to aid his deductions as the time for the trial grows near. Byakko is found to be tied to this event as well, inevitably causing Seiran to once again step in. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 07 | "Kyuto, Bomb, and Black Tea" "Kyuuto to Bakudan to Koucha" (旧都と爆弾と紅茶) |
2007-11-13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mayuki, Seiran, Hatsumi, and Sanae go to the Mutsunomori Building to watch a movie, but end up in a pinch with a possessed director who appears to be under the influence of Byakko. Mayuki begins to feel a slight uneasiness in these occurrences. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 08 | "Hatsumi's Agony" "Hatsumi no Junan" (初実の受難) |
2007-11-20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hatsumi is mistakenly caught up in a murder relating to an urban myth that has been passed down throughout the Wakakusanmoegi Girls High School. Mayuki rushes to help her and it is his influence via Seiran who is able to see that Hatsumi can return home while the investigation proceeds. Hatsumi is troubled as she tries to think what has happened and also remembers her past and how she came to stay with Mayuki. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09 | "Unforgivable Crime" "Yurusarezaru Tsumi" (許されざる罪) |
2007-11-28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mayuki has learned the identity of the true culprit behind the last mystery in which Hatsumi was a near suspect. He tries to reason with the villain and almost succeeds until Byyako's interference. Luckily, Seiran steps in to keep things from running out of hand. Mayuki realizes that something deeper is going on. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | "Atonement of the Scapegoat" "Shokuzai no Ikunei" (贖罪の生贄) |
2007-12-05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A mans corpse is found skewered to the top of a radio tower and the cops try to find the culprit. Meanwhile Mayuki wonders if something was controlling the previous criminals and later decides to help with the case | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | "The Result of Desire" "Yokubou no Hate" (欲望の果て) |
2007-12-12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The previous case was classified as a phantom case. Luckily, Mayuki's deductions helped to isolate a suspect, unfortunately the culprit is killed by the mysterious woman in white. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | "Heart-Thumping Pool-Side" "Pool Side de Doki" (プールサイドでドキッ) |
2007-12-19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mayuki is feeling a bit down and Minori excitedly shows everyone tickets to a poolside park. They all show up and Mayuki is afraid of the water because he can't swim. Sanae and Hatsumi show up and they begin to play games between teaching Mayuki how to swim, when a thief steals something from right under their noses! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13 | "Spirited Away Game" "Kamikakushi Yuugi (GEEMU)" (神隠し遊戯（ゲーム）) |
2007-12-25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Women are disappearing all over Kyuto and Inspector Miyako finally goes to Mayuki for help. He is able to help them narrow down the next woman to disappear--Sanae! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14 | "Godly Wisdom Ignition" "Shinchi Hakka" (神智発火) |
2008-01-08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mayuki is able to figure out that someone is manipulating him and trying to get at something deeper. He can't put his finger on it, but he can tell where Sanae is being kept. Hatsumi, Seiran and Mayuki hurry to the crime scene only to finally encounter the mysterious man behind the recent events, a strangely dark figure calling himself Seiju. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15 | "Thoughts and Oaths" "Omoi to Chikai" (想いと誓い) |
2008-01-15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16 | "Purple Flame" "Murasaki no Honoo" (紫の炎) |
2008-01-22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seiran's brother arrives in japan and decides to lead the police around while messing around with Mayuki and his friends at school. It is finally revealed that Shien is also the headmaster of the school--and a doll user. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17 | "The Other Aya" "Mou Hitotsu no Aya" (もう一つの彩) |
2008-01-29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 18 | "Hyuuga and Shinano" "Hyuuga to Shinano" (日向と信濃) |
2008-02-05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19 | "Fountain of Recollection" "Tsuioku no Izumi" (追憶の泉) |
2008-02-12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20 | "Overture of Collapse" "Houkai no Jokyoku" (崩壊の序曲) |
2008-02-19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 21 | "Warped Color" "Yuganda Shikisai" (歪んだ色彩) |
2008-02-26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 22 | "Distant Bonds" "Tooi Kizuna" (遠い絆) |
2008-03-04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23 | "The Things We Can Do" "Bokutachi ni Dekiru Koto" (僕たちにできること) |
2008-03-11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 24 | "Beyond Godly Wisdom" "Shinchi no Kanata" (神智の彼方) |
2008-03-18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 25 | "Time Expires and The Flower Petals Scatter" "Toki wa Michi, Hana wa Chiru" (時は満ち，花は散る) |
2008-03-25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||