Young Kindaichi's Casebook - Season 5

The leader of the Movie Team from Fudo High School invites Miyuki to have a film made, and Kindaichi gets very angry about this. They see a movie called "The Tragedy of the Scorpion" in the Movie Team HQ. However, a member of the team is found killed later.

Sanada becomes the second victim of the "Scorpion". Hajime also finds that there is something odd in the movie. After investigating Hajime reveals that what he found was that there was another crew member that was strangely never credited in the film.

Kadowaki and Kurasawa are found dead. Everybody thinks that Kurasawa committed suicide after killing the first three deceased members by drinking the poisoned beverage, except Hajime.

Hajime figures out all of the tricks used for the series of murders, and he tells everybody who is the "Scorpion". Hajime reveals that one of the female crew members is the scorpion. With help from Kenmochi, they learn that the girl was in fact the little sister of the stuntman who died filming their movie.

There was a case in the Shuo High School when Superintendent Akechi was still in his senior high school study. A student was found dead in the library and it was said he was killed after everybody left the school.

Akechi was called by the police since he might have the opportunity to kill the student. However, Akechi himself managed to prove his innocence and figured out the real murderer. Akechi deduces that one of his friends nicknamed Watson is the murderer. Watson confesses and reveals that the reason why he did what he did was because the delinquent had caught him cheating in one of the exams that he took to stay in the elite class.

Miyuki is invited by her Chinese pen friend Yang Laili to visit the Acrobats' Troupe in Shanghai.

The troupe leader dies with a Derringer on the table and the local police have been investigating on the case. One of the acrobats does not have an alibi.

Hajime tries to escort Yang Xiaolong out because of the police's actions. He goes to Xiaolong's home after leaving urban.

Hajime chooses to return to the show ship rather than returning to Tokyo, and he tells the group members how the killer murdered Tang Renmei and Todo before revealing their identity. The killer is revealed to be Miyuki's pen pal Yang Laili, she reveals that she was actually born in Japan and her father was actually her kidnapper and her real father's murderer.

Mr. Inokuma takes his students to his hometown called Cormorant Village to see a local classical performance, but someone is found dead when the festival is in process. With some hints from Hajime, Fumi finally solves the case and figures out who the murderer is.

Itsuki brings Hajime and Miyuki to Amakusa in search of legendary treasure. Other treasure seekers also join in on the hunt.

The treasure hunters discover a helpful lead among the belongings left behind by the victim of the white-haired killer.

The murder count rises with the discovery of another body. Hajime and the others continue to search for treasure as the killer seeks the next victim.

The latest victim left behind a will that confesses to her committing the crimes. Hajime gains the proof he needs to solve the mystery.

After luring the killer into a trap, Hajime explains the tricks they used in order to commit the crimes. In turn, the killer's motives are revealed.

Hajime bought a bag of drinks and didn't feel well outside, so he went to a cottage nearby and managed to solve the problem. As he came out of the bathroom, three girls came and glanced at him because they thought he interrupted their processing ceremony.

Hajime and Miyuki visit their former classmate who is dealing with a tense situation at home. Meanwhile, the village prepares for a festival.

The festival kicks off with heavy rain while a murder takes place. Hajime has a conversation with the daughter of the late master's second wife.

Hajime gathers everyone to reveal the mysteries and motives behind what happened during the murder of the entomologist.

Hajime and Officer Kenmochi go to a restaurant to have something to eat. The waiter serves them very well and gives them a good meal, but Kindaichi still finds something suspicious. He eventually manages to figure out that the waiter in question had committed a murder and attempted to cover it up.

Hajime goes camping with his classmates. They come across a particular facility while searching for a place to stay after finding their cabin trashed.