Episode 1

A Pleasant Occupation (こころよい仕事, Kokoroyoi Shigoto) is the first episode of the Woodpecker Detective's Office anime adaptation

Summary
Ishikawa Takuboku is a genius poet searching for fulfillment in his life. He and senpai Kindaichi Kyosuke are both looking for a change of scenery. With his help, Ishikawa moves to the big city in Tokyo. However, Ishikawa quickly becomes entrapped by both drinks and women. He finds himself out of money and will be kicked out in a month if he doesn't pay on time.

While searching the city for ways to make money, the tandem ends up in Asakusa. Suddenly, someone is stabbed and both boys find themselves as primary witnesses to a murder. Ishikawa decides to follow the investigation and learns more about the victim. Tatsukichi was a homeworker in the house of Oguri, the head clerk to the Arakawa mines in Asakusa.

Evidence turns up that pins Oguri directly to the crime. This includes the murder weapon and a letter from Tatsukichi themself pointing out this possibility. Oguri is arrested for this crime despite playing that he's been framed. While everyone else is convinced, Ishikawa remains skeptical until he can prove his innocence.

Characters

 * Ishikawa Takuboku
 * Kindaichi Kyosuke
 * Tatsukichi
 * Oguri