Following what seems to be an otherwise ordinary day, middle‑schooler Yoshio Kobayashi awakens in his classroom to a chilling revelation: the teacher has been brutally maimed, and Yoshio is clutching the blade that committed the act. Though initially stunned by this dire situation, the inquisitive and aloof Yoshio secretly feels exhilarated at being set up. Souji Hashiba, who has endured relentless teasing from classmates, sees this as an opportunity to prove his loyalty. Together they devise a plan to gather alibis and evidence, hoping to exonerate themselves before school authorities intervene. Meanwhile, Kogorou Akechi—a prodigious high‑school sleuth—arrives at the crime scene to investigate. When Akechi confronts the accused youth, a fierce mutual curiosity ignites between them; his sharp intellect observes Yoshio"s demeanor with a keen eye, noting subtle inconsistencies that could confirm or refute the accusation. Kobayashi longs to join Akechi"s investigative world as his aide, while Akechi is intent on testing whether the eager boy can rise to the occasion. Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace is a surreal mystery‑horror anime featuring grotesque and eccentric crimes, adapted from tales penned by Ranpo Edogawa—a literary figure—blending psychological suspense with supernatural twists blurring reality.
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