Join us as we dive into The Dinner Table Detective Episode 10, "Murder Lies in a Beautiful Rose", the Christmas-themed finale of the 2025 MADHOUSE anime! We break down the plot, from a shocking murder at the Fujikura residence to Reiko Hosho’s fears of her secret identity being exposed. Expect hilarious moments with Kazamatsuri, stunning visuals, and a quirky cat clue, though the ending might leave you wanting more. Is this mystery-comedy a hit or a miss? Watch to find out!
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00:00Hey, anime fans! Welcome back to the channel. Today, we're diving into episode 10 of the Dinner Table Detective, titled Murder Lies in a Beautiful Rose, the festive finale of the 2025 Madhouse anime adaptation of the 2011 Japanese.
00:16Drama, this Christmas-themed mystery, is packed with suspense, laughs, and a curious cat clue. Let's break it down.
00:24Plot summary, set in a snowy Christmas season, Murder Lies in a Beautiful Rose opens with a shocking discovery at the prestigious Fujikura residence right next door to Reiko Hosho, our rookie detective and heiress.
00:37To the Hosho group, a woman's body identified as Toshio Fujikura's is found in a bed of blooming roses, sending shockwaves through the household.
00:47Reiko, already on edge from episode 90's cliffhanger where she found a blood-soaked bandage and knife in her butler Kageyama's possession, fears her secret identity as a detective might be exposed while investigating her neighbors.
01:01Alongside her quirky colleague, Inspector Kazamatsuri, Reiko digs into the case, with suspects including members of the Fujikura family.
01:10A key twist emerges, the victim's pet cat is missing, hinting at a vital clue to unraveling the murder.
01:17Without spoiling the resolution, the case tends to a bizarre baseball bet gone wrong.
01:22Kageyama's injuries stem from punching the floor in frustration over a lost wager, not a crime.
01:27The episode closes with a festive dinner where Kageyama's sharp deductions crack the case, though some mysteries linger.
01:34Madhouse's visuals are stunning vibrant colors and comic book-style split screens create a playful, unique vibe that pops against the snowy Christmas backdrop.
01:44The comedy is a highlight, with Reiko and Kazamatsuri stealing scenes.
01:48Kazamatsuri's dramatic sen.
01:51Kei.
01:51Outburst is comedy gold, and Kageyama, voiced by Mamoru Miyano, delivers biting sarcasm that's both hilarious and clever.
02:00Kena.
02:01Hanazawa's Reiko and Yuuki Kage's Kazamatsuri nail the show's blend of Detective Conan-style mysteries and Oran High School host Clubby's parody flair,
02:10with the missing cat adding a quirky layer to the investigation that said the episode has its flaws.
02:17The ending feels rushed, and the baseball resolution, while funny, doesn't fully match the murder mystery stakes,
02:24which might disappoint fans expecting a darker twist.
02:27Reiko's ongoing reliance on Kageyama leaves viewers wanting more growth from her as a detective,
02:33and her fear of exposure, while tense, doesn't fully pay off.
02:38Unresolved threads, like Kageyama's secretive past or Reiko's dual identity,
02:43keep the finale open-ended either a sequel tease or a missed opportunity.
02:47Fun fact, the 2011 drama version of this episode scored a 15.4% viewership rating in Japan,
02:54part of its stellar 15.93% series average, showing its huge popularity.
03:00The anime leans hard into parody, which murder lies in a beautiful rose nails with its engaging mystery,
03:07killer comedy, and festive charm, but the weaker resolution holds it back.
03:12I'm giving it a seven-tenths for its style, laughs, and that.
03:16Intriguing cat clue, what did you think of murder lies in a beautiful rose?
03:21Loved the plot or wanted a tighter ending?
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