Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions
“A Hidden Puzzle”
Only in anime do you have a youthful, mastermind detective who slays more girls than killers as the main protagonist. In recent years, we've had many of these 'fan service' detectives come to life with the guys from ‘Psycho-Pass’ and ‘Moriarty the Patriot,' containing some of the best examples of what I'm talking about there.
But even when ‘Moriarty the Patriot’ has ended its glorious run for now, the anime detective scene doesn't look empty by any means. Rampo from ‘Bungo Stray Dogs’ and the picture-diving duo from ‘Link Click’ were there not long ago, showcasing their abilities to make detectives stay relevant, at least for now.
But it's the fall season of 2023, and suddenly, a new face in the anime detective scene pops up out of the blue. A face most of us have never seen before, a name we never heard of before this day, Ron Kamonohashi, someone who is a total mystery, is ready to take the stage all for himself.
The same doesn’t hold true for manga readers since, despite his manga being as underrated as it gets, he has still managed to amass a female fandom for rather obvious reasons.
Fans of Moriarty the Patriot will love Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions since it's similar yet manages to maintain the persona that makes the title memorable. So, if you're trying to get into this anime, you've come to the right place. We'll be telling you all the reasons why you should pick up this show ASAP!
To Sherlock and Beyond!
Having a detective anime and not featuring the great Uncle Holmes in it isn't really a thing, especially when it comes to Japan. Our protagonist takes after the great detective from London, who is an even bigger recluse than the man he was based on. Expelled from the elite detective academy ‘BLUE’ 5 years ago, thanks to a murder he didn't have anything to do with, Ron Kamonohashi had his license revoked. He was forced to live a secluded life, having nothing but darkness as his one and only old friend.
However, this mundane life is about to end since, with the arrival of the 'ordinary' detective named Totomaru Isshiki, Ron Kamonohashi might experience some of the wildest cases this universe has to offer. Solving new cases in no time and making almost everyone suspicious of him pulling the strings behind the shadows, Ron Kamonohashi is one hell of a detective, and his ventures with Totomaru Isshiki are sure to remind you of the good old Holmes Watson duo that never seems to get old for some reason.
But this Sherlock is overloaded with fanservice, and Totomaru Isshiki is a Watson straighter than the one from ‘Moriarty the Patriot,’ so it's something new through and through!
Characters Straight out of the Best Mystery out There
‘Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions’ knows what it's doing regarding the characters. I'm pretty sure Amano Akira, the creator behind this series, knew how a charming protagonist could uplift the series to infinity and beyond. The fanservice element has always been in the picture since the advent of time.
But in recent years, with the birth of characters like ‘Gojo Satoru’ from ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ and ‘Loid Forger’ from ‘Spy X Family,’ it's relatively straightforward that a main character who ticks all the boxes when it comes to fandom is bound to make a series an instant hit. But just like the beloved Moriarty the Patriot, Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions doesn't stop there. The series features well-designed characters that go with and up against our main character pretty well. Plus, it's the first time we've had a main character who isn't all about one detective mastermind.
Ron has the blood of Sherlock Holmes and William James Moriarty inside of him, so you get the idea that the guy is one hell of a detective. The cases aren't super long and stretched out to the point that you start losing interest, which is a considerable point that ends up making or breaking these detective shows. While there are a few loose ends here and there, nothing can brush you off of this new detective anime that's genuinely one of a kind.
It's strange how this anime isn't blowing up, given that it's definitely in the top 5 for this season. But maybe people are waiting for it to finish before finally picking it up and watching it in one go.
Also, the anime doesn’t only restrict itself to the detective stuff with mysteries and deductions that blow you away every other episode or so. The series features excellent comedy, which makes one wonder whether it’s a comedy anime rather than a mystery/thriller genre blend. Certain jokes are so ridiculous that they transform into memorable moments of humor. Furthermore, who would not appreciate a little comedy to brighten the mood after these mysteries have gradually consumed their thoughts, episode by episode?
Diomedea is finally doing it!
Diomedea, a studio that brought the Barakamon sequel Handa-kun into the picture in 2016, set itself as the savior of a beloved series. Sadly, the Handa-kun anime didn't do that well, even though I liked it and still think it was a great show. However, Diomedea has only been known for these lolicon anime that no detective anime fan would watch since that day. Of course, if they're not drunk,. Never mind; I saw they were also behind the Futsal Boys. We don’t want to talk about that now, do we?
However, when it comes to Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions, Diomedea does a pretty good job as far as the animation is concerned. Kamonohashi Ron is drawn the best way possible, and throughout the series, he doesn't let the fan service theme die out even by a bit, all the while solving these cases that would make anyone hand themselves.
Honestly, Diomedea has come a long way with this title. The brilliant animation puts many of these other shows to shame in a heartbeat. The music is also spot on and gives a lot more meaning to some of these scenes that are etched into your memory for a while to come. All in all, the anime is put well together, and it isn't long before someone recognizes that, and the anime blows up suddenly. I hope they can develop a second season soon enough, since I'd love to see more of this title!
In a lineup where Jujutsu Kaisen and Frieren are killing it, Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions brings back the good old detective spirit and adds much more life. It also features new elements that help the title build its own identity, even in the anime mystery/thriller medley, where the new kids learn from the godfathers, ending up copying them for the most part.
The show features 13 episodes, and this season is about to end soon, so I'd recommend picking it up after that and binge-watching it in one go. Achieving this goal will be effortless, considering the approaching holiday season and the fact that anyone enjoys binge-watching anime under a warm blanket that becomes their closest companion during this cuddling season. I’m not crying; you’re crying!
Personally, I'd give it a good 7.7/10. The mysteries from the show can surely use some work, but I've heard that the manga picks up the pace and rectifies these errors and shortcomings down the road. I guess I'll head on to read the manga once this season ends, since I want to know how this clash between the two sides progresses as we dive deeper into the story. I don't know about you, but Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions also reminded me a lot of the Case Study of Vanitas, even when this universe isn't all about vampires.
The main characters are similar in more ways than one, and that only gives fans of that vampire universe an excuse to watch this newest detective title in town. I highly recommend watching this anime since it's a great show from this lineup, and who doesn't like watching a handsome detective crack cases like there's no tomorrow? Well, I do! Don’t miss out on Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions! You’ll love it, for sure!
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