Woodpecker Detective's Office (novel)

The Woodpecker Detective's Office is the title of the novel written by Kei li in 1999. It is being adapted into an anime scheduled to be released April 13, 2020.

Summary
The novel's story is set in 1909 during Japan's Meiji era, and centers on fictional versions of real-life poet Takuboku Ishikawa and real-life linguist Kyōsuke Kindaichi, who were acquaintances in the real world. In the novel, Takuboku runs a private detective agency to support his family. Both begin to investigate a case of supposed ghost appearances at the Asakusa Jūnikai building, also known as the Ryōunkai.

Characters in Order of Appearance

 * Takuboku Ishikawa