
Genres
Action Features fast-paced sequences of combat, chases, and intense physical confrontations, often with heroes battling villains.Psychological Explores the inner workings of the human mind, focusing on characters' thoughts, emotions, and mental states, often with complex narratives.Tags
Crime Centers around unlawful activities punishable by the state or other authority.Seinen Target demographic is adult males.Detective Features a character who investigates and solves crimes.Male Protagonist Main character is male.Police Centers around the life and activities of law enforcement officers.Jiraishin: The Lost File
地雷震 the lost file
Detective Iida and his unit are called to a bank that has been taken over by a 15-year-old boy. The situation is tense, with the young hostage-taker holding the lives of innocent people in his hands. Iida must navigate the volatile situation, trying to understand the boy's motives while ensuring no one gets hurt.
The stand-alone pilot chapter for the Jiraishin series, this story was originally published in a different magazine and never collected into the main volume release. It sets the stage for the psychological and action-packed world of Detective Iida.
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