| Region | Medium | Reception Highlights | |--------|--------|----------------------| | | Light novels | Praised for fresh take on the detective genre; sold > 500,000 copies by 2023. | | | Manga | Noted for its “raw” art style; nominated for the 2023 Kono Manga ga Sugoi! award. | | | Anime | Received a B+ from Anime News Network ; praised for atmospheric direction and faithful dialogue. | | North America | English translation (digital) | Critics appreciated the unfiltered Japanese slang, calling it “a rare glimpse into authentic contemporary Japanese dialogue.” | | Europe | Fan communities | The series sparked numerous fan‑theories about the identity of KITA’s leader, showing strong engagement. |