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LKK · 2009-12-29, 10:34

The seinen novel series Shinrei Tantei Yakumo (Psychic Detective Yakumo) by Manabu Kaminaga is scheduled to get an anime adaptation in the fall of 2010 according to the January issue of Kadokawa Shoten's Newtype magazine. Tomoyuki Kurokawa will direct the overall series, while Hiroyuki Kawasaki will supervise the series' scripts. Bee Train is producing the anime. [Source]

The series follows Yakumo, a young man who can see the spirits of dead people. He uses this ability to help solve murder cases.

Spoiler for novel covers:

Shinrei Tantei Yakumo has had several adaptations including a CD drama, a live action adaptation, and two separate shoujo manga adaptations.

The first manga adaptation drawn by Ritsu Miyako was a two volume set.

Spoiler for first manga adaptation covers:

The second manga adaptation is drawn by Suzuka Oda and is currently running in Asuka magazine. One compiled volume has been released.

Spoiler for second manga adaptation cover:

Anime series' official web site

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LKK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 62	Shinrei Tantei Yakumo (Psychic Detective Yakumo) The seinen novel series Shinrei Tantei Yakumo (Psychic Detective Yakumo) by Manabu Kaminaga is scheduled to get an anime adaptation in the fall of 2010 according to the January issue of Kadokawa Shoten's Newtype magazine. Tomoyuki Kurokawa will direct the overall series, while Hiroyuki Kawasaki will supervise the series' scripts. Bee Train is producing the anime. [Source] The series follows Yakumo, a young man who can see the spirits of dead people. He uses this ability to help solve murder cases. Spoiler for novel covers: Shinrei Tantei Yakumo has had several adaptations including a CD drama, a live action adaptation, and two separate shoujo manga adaptations. The first manga adaptation drawn by Ritsu Miyako was a two volume set. Spoiler for first manga adaptation covers: The second manga adaptation is drawn by Suzuka Oda and is currently running in Asuka magazine. One compiled volume has been released. Spoiler for second manga adaptation cover: Anime series' official web site __________________ Avatar: Hazuki of Natsuyuki Rendezvous / Signature: flowers from Natsuyuki Rendezvous Last edited by LKK; 2009-12-29 at 10:47.