金田一少年の事件簿
Allen Divers of Anime News Network said that while "The Kindaichi Case Files" "presents some whoppers", the series also has mysteries that are very "familiar", calling it "the Japanese version of the "Hardy Boys" or "Nancy Drew"." In "" Jason Thompson described the mystery scenarios as "inventive and intricate, offering genuine brain teasers", but criticised the artwork as "bland".