Hyakkiya Tantei Jimusho Episode 3 continues the supernatural detective agency's thrilling investigations into the mysteries that straddle the line between the human and the otherworldly. This episode ramps up the tension, introducing a case steeped in folklore and danger, while delving deeper into the backstory of Arata Hyakkiya, the enigmatic detective leading the agency.
The episode follows Arata and his team—Misaki, the sharp-witted assistant, and Kuro, the playful yokai companion—as they are hired to investigate a string of disappearances in a remote village. Rumors point to a cursed well said to house a vengeful spirit. As the team delves into the case, they uncover a tragic tale of betrayal and loss that ties the spirit's wrath to the villagers' dark secrets. The emotional weight of the case challenges Arata’s usual detached demeanor, hinting at his own unresolved past.
