Have you heard of 「ノッキンオン・ロックドドア (Knockin'on Locked Door)」?
Actually, I'd never heard of it until I saw the title in 'Japan trends' #1 on Twitter. (FIY: I left Japan nearly three decades ago, and I'm now living in Aotearoa New Zealand.)
So I asked ChatGPT about it. Here is the reply:
This Japanese story features a unique detective agency called "Knocking on Locked Doors" that has no doorbell, intercom, or even a door knocker. Instead, clients signal their arrival with a perplexing knock that usually indicates a case to be solved.
The story follows the two detectives of the agency, GOTENBA Tohri(御殿場 倒理) and KATANASHI Hisame(片無 氷雨), as they solve various cases. Tohri is a genius detective who specialises in solving impossible situations or "HOW" mysteries, such as locked room murders, alibi problems, and group poisoning. On the other hand, Hisame is a sharp detective who focuses on unraveling inexplicable circumstances or "WHY" mysteries, such as dying messages, strange objects left at the crime scene, and victim clothing.
The two detectives, who are both partners and rivals, work together to solve challenging cases. With their different approaches, they complement each other's strengths and solve the mystery with a satisfying conclusion.
「ノッキンオン・ロックドドア」 is an exciting and intriguing story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The story has been adapted into various media, including a novel, manga, and TV drama. If you're a fan of mystery and detective stories, then you should definitely check out 「ノッキンオン・ロックドドア」 and join the double detectives in their thrilling adventures.
Note: There was a free manga called '[Free reading] Welcome to the detective agency "Knockin' on the Locked Door" Kindle Edition', but it says that the title is not currently available.
It seems that 「ノッキンオン・ロックドドア」 is now scheduled to be made into a TV drama this year (2023), so I guess that's why everyone is talking about it on Twitter.
Are you interested in reading them? Check them out on the following links:
Japanese Language Light Novel:
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