Series synopsis
Magic Kaito 1412, also known as まじっく快斗1412 is a Japanese animation comedy mystery crime television series that premiered on YTV on October 4, 2014. It ended on March 28, 2015. It stars Kappei Yamaguchi, Mao Ichimichi, Minami Takayama and Mamoru Miyano.
When Kaito Kuroba‘s father dies under mysterious circumstances, he finds out his father's secret identity; a famous international criminal known as International Criminal 1412: the Phantom Thief, and that he was murdered by a mysterious organization for refusing to aid them in retrieving the "Pandora Gem" – a jewel that grants immortality. He vows to stop the organization from obtaining the gem, and assumes his father's identity. Kaito researches and steals famous priceless gems with interesting ...
Premise
When Kaito Kuroba‘s father dies under mysterious circumstances, he finds out his father's secret identity; a famous international criminal known as International Criminal 1412: the Phantom Thief, and that he was murdered by a mysterious organization for refusing to aid them in retrieving the "Pandora Gem" – a jewel that grants immortality. He vows to stop the organization from obtaining the gem, and assumes his father's identity. Kaito researches and steals famous priceless gems with interesting histories from incredibly well-defended areas, but always returns them after the next full moon.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kappei Yamaguchi as Kaito Kuroba / Shinichi Kudo (voice)
- Mao Ichimichi as Nakamori Aoko (voice)
- Minami Takayama as Conan Edogawa (voice)
- Mamoru Miyano as Hakuba Saguru (voice)
- Michio Hazama as Jii Kounosuke (voice)
- Eri Kitamura as Koizumi Akako (voice)
- Satsuki Yukino as Konno Erika (voice)
- Michie Tomizawa as Kuroba Chikage (voice)
Supporting cast
- Shuichi Ikeda as Kuroba Touichi (voice)
- Chafurin as Juzo Megure (voice)
- Atsumi Tanezaki as Momoi Keiko (voice)
- Unsho Ishizuka as Nakamori Ginzou (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | October 4, 2014 | March 28, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kid the Phantom Thief Returns It seems the notorious Kid the Phantom Thief has returned after eight years. At first, high school student and master illusionist Kaito seeks to challenge the magic trick-wielding outlaw out of pride, but then he learns that his deceased father was actually Kid the Phantom Thief, so who is the newcomer? Kaito puts on his dad's old cape, hat, and monocle and takes to the air to get answers. |
October 4, 2014 |
| 2 |
Blue Birthday Kaito finds himself double-booked when a theft he announced beforehand is on the same night as Aoko's birthday party. Complicating matters is the appearance of a group of jewel-collecting thugs who may have had something to do with the murder of Kaito's father. |
October 11, 2014 |
| 3 |
Hustler vs. Magician Kaito goes up against a Syndicate-owned pool hall hustler to win back the Legendary Cue, a treasure once owned by Jii before he was cheated it out of it by the Syndicate boss many years ago. However, things look dire when Jii's pool hall is put on the line and Kaito apparently has no skill with the game. |
October 18, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 4, 2014 |
| Last aired | March 28, 2015 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 17:30:00 |