

Also known as: Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace
After what appears to be just another ordinary day, middle school student Yoshio Kobayashi wakes up in his classroom to make a terrifying discovery: his teacher has been mutilated, and Yoshio happens to be holding the weapon used to commit the crime. Despite the initial shock of finding himself in this predicament, the curious and detached Yoshio can't help but be secretly thrilled about this attempt to frame him. His put-upon friend Souji Hashiba is turned into a willing accomplice, and together, they are determined to prove Yoshio's innocence. Additionally, Kogorou Akechi, a genius high school detective, has come to the scene of the crime in order to investigate the case and when Kogorou meets the young man found guilty, an intense mutual interest sparks between the two of them. Kobayashi wishes to enter Akechi's world of crime solving as his assistant, and Akechi is determined to see if the enthusiastic boy is up to the challenge. Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace is a surreal mystery and horror anime that contains brutal and bizarre crimes, loosely based on stories written by Ranpo Edogawa, who is famous for his influence on Japanese fiction.
11
Total episodes
11
Canon episodes
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Filler episodes
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Every season
Single Season
Currently, Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
You're in luck! Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace doesn't have a single filler episode: all 11 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 11 episodes of Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace aired in 2015 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 11 without detours. If you came looking for which Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
11 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Human Chair, Part 107/03/2015 | 07/03/2015 | Canon |
| 2 | The Human Chair, Part 207/10/2015 | 07/10/2015 | Canon |
| 3 | Shadow-Man07/17/2015 | 07/17/2015 | Canon |
| 4 | Twenty Faces07/24/2015 | 07/24/2015 | Canon |
| 5 | Caterpillar07/31/2015 | 07/31/2015 | Canon |
| 6 | A Glimpse into Hell08/07/2015 | 08/07/2015 | Canon |
| 7 | Strange Tale of Panorama Island, Part 108/14/2015 | 08/14/2015 | Canon |
| 8 | Strange Tale of Panorama Island, Part 208/21/2015 | 08/21/2015 | Canon |
| 9 | Terrifying Mistake09/04/2015 | 09/04/2015 | Canon |
| 10 | A Desire for Transformation09/11/2015 | 09/11/2015 | Canon |
| 11 | The Daydream09/18/2015 | 09/18/2015 | Canon |
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Common questions
Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
In total, Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace has 11 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
It is recommended to watch Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Yes, Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
No, Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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