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The Best Episodes of The Kindergarten Detective

Every episode of The Kindergarten Detective ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Kindergarten Detective!

Shinichiro Hanasaki, a former detective with the police department, is currently engaged in running a nursery called “Smiling Garden.” He wishes to help poorer families and single parents by offering very low fees for childcare,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Kindergarten Detective Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
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    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Shinichiro Hanasaki, a former detective and principal of Nikoniko Nursery, faces a 60 million yen demand from new building owner Ren Yamauchi, and is also tasked by detective Jojima with rescuing Hitoshi Kamose from the Momoi Group, leading him to confront the gang leader.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Kindergarten Detective Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Shinichiro is surprised when Hitoshi, who was supposed to return to the countryside, asks to work at the nursery. Hanasaki also takes on a job for Keiko Imai, the mistress of a yakuza boss, to pay off a debt. Meanwhile, a newborn baby is abandoned at the nursery, and a mother threatens to sue over her child's injury.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Kindergarten Detective Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Shinichiro is tasked with finding Shigenori Motoki, a Momoi Group member, to recover money and rough him up. While searching, Shinichiro meets Yoko Ono, who knows about the recently abandoned baby at the nursery. Meanwhile, Hitoshi attempts to help by acting independently.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Kindergarten Detective Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    The outdoor air conditioning unit at the nursery is stolen, leaving the children cold. Shinichiro receives an offer from Ren to find a specific unit within two days in exchange for waiving a payment and providing a new air conditioner. However, he is distracted when a kidnapping occurs at the nursery due to Hitoshi's negligence.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Kindergarten Detective Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
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    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Shinichiro is asked by Towa Hasegawa to care for a girl named Maria and find her mother, revealing she is Ren Yamauchi's child. Shinichiro is instructed to keep this confidential. Meanwhile, a conflict with the Momoi Group leads to Yamauchi being stabbed.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Kindergarten Detective Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
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    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Shinichiro is asked by a child named Kotetsu to find his father. He also takes on a job to temporarily hold some data, despite warnings of a potential threat. Kotetsu's father shows up at the nursery, but Kotetsu's mother, who is raising him alone, refuses a meeting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Kindergarten Detective Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
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    #7 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Shinichiro is arrested due to Takashi Yamato's grudge. The choreographer Emiko Barnaby, who is Ayane Mizukawa's grandmother, visits the nursery, but Ayane's mother Kozue cannot forgive her. Meanwhile, the rent payment deadline to Ren is approaching. What will happen to the nursery in Shinichiro's absence?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Kindergarten Detective Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
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    #8 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    At the Nursery, Minami and Suzuna plan a group date, causing anxiety for Hitoshi. Meanwhile, Shinichiro investigates the late Kenichi Iida's infidelity for his widow, Natsuko, uncovering surprising details about Kenichi's past that even his daughter Noriko did not know.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Kindergarten Detective Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
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    #9 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    Shinichiro learns that Risa Sasari is missing and rushes to confront Ren, only to find he’s not involved. Hanasaki frantically searches for Risa while the Department of Health and Welfare investigates abuse complaints against Minami Ohara.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Kindergarten Detective". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/16/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".