The Detective Is Already Dead Gets Its First Nintendo Switch Console Game

Published: April 7, 2026
The Detective Is Already Dead Gets Its First Nintendo Switch Console Game

Taito Corporation is releasing the first console game based on The Detective Is Already Dead, the popular light novel series published by KADOKAWA under the MF Bunko J imprint. The game, titled The Detective Is Already Dead, is coming to Nintendo Switch™ and was announced in celebration of the anime adaptation's fifth anniversary.

Campaign visual for The Detective Is Already Dead Nintendo Switch game

About The Detective Is Already Dead

The Detective Is Already Dead is a light novel series written by Nigojuu with illustrations by Umibouzu, published by KADOKAWA's MF Bunko J label. The second season of the TV anime is scheduled to air in July 2026.

Follow & Repost Campaign

To celebrate the announcement, a follow and repost campaign is being held on the Taito Game official X account. Five winners will each receive a 5,000 yen Amazon gift card. For campaign details, check the official Taito Game X account.


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