Forget Sherlock Holmes, there’s a new detective in town. The popular manga Konchu Tantei Yoshida Yoshimi (Insect Detective Yoshimi Yoshida) is getting the silver screen treatment this April. Reeking of japanese quirkiness, Insect Detective follows the adventures of a detective with the unique ability to speak to insects. Along with a dog named Mugi (with a 3rd-grade intelligence mind you) and a trash-talking, foul-mouthed parrot named Pitan, the bug-brained detective will take on a series of cases that are just begging to be solved. Part Ace Ventura, part Doctor Dolittle, this movie looks like an absolute must watch. I personally can’t wait. A trailer for the film is enclosed below.


This blog posting is part of Rekuru’s Japanese Cinema Royale Special.