My Dear Detective: Mitsuko's Case Files

Themes and Genres My Dear Detective: Mitsuko's Case Files falls under the genre of Comedy, Drama, Historical, Mystery, Romance, Seinen, Slice of Life, offering readers a story filled with excitement and emotions. Combining Comedy, Drama, Historical, Mystery, Romance, Seinen, Slice of Life, this manga not only provides moments of relaxation but also reflects deeper values about friendship, courage, and sacrifice.

During the 1930s, a period of rampant shifts is reshaping Japan's societal structure. Mitsuko Hoshino is a prime example of such change, being the first female detective to ever exist in the country. Despite receiving back-handed compliments on a daily basis regarding her gender and profession, Mitsuko would not change her job for anything in the world and strives to be the best at the Ginza Detective Bureau. At a cafe, Mitsuko meets a handsome young waiter named Saku Yoshida, who requests help to find the owner of a shoe he found. After handling the case, Mitsuko is shocked to find out that Saku has not only been cast off by his wealthy family, but the college student is also now employed by the bureau to be Mitsuko's assistant! While their relationship slowly blossoms, the duo is tasked with solving mysteries side by side in these ever-changing times. Mitsuko is Japan’s first woman detective in the turbulent 1930s! When a handsome college student shows up with a new case, he ends up assigned as her new assistant! Join Mitsuko and Saku as they solve cases, explore the changing cultural landscape of early Showa-era Japan, and maybe grow a little closer along the way in this fashionable mystery series.