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Case Files of Jeweler Richard
- Mangaka : Tsujimura, Nanako (Story); Akatsuki, Mikka (Art)
- Publisher : Seven Seas
- Genre : Drama, Mystery, Slice-of-life, Josei
- Published : March 2022
The fact that seinen and josei manga frequently feature stories about people who work in real-life professions is one of their best qualities. These tales may be incredibly relatable, as in Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku, or they may provide readers with knowledge about a field that is largely unknown to them, as in Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju. The manga that will be discussed in this article, Housekishou Richard-shi no Nazo Kantei, is largely based on the latter idea (The Case Files of Jeweler Richard). Let’s look at it now.
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A handsome young British man named Richard Ranasinghe De Vulpian runs a jewellery shop in Ginza. College student Nakata Seigi intervenes to protect Richard from a group of intoxicated men who are harassing him. Seigi decides to ask Richard to evaluate his late grandmother’s pink sapphire ring knowing that he has a qualified jeweller standing right in front of him.
This case turns out to be the beginning of a short journey that will reveal the tragic background of Seigi’s grandma. Unbeknownst to them at the time, it also marks the start of Richard and Seigi’s quest as they investigate a wide range of vibrant jewels and the vast range of issues that their owners suffer.
Why You Should Read Housekishou Richard-shi no Nazo Kantei (The Case Files of Jeweler Richard)
1. A Tale of Everyday Mystery
One of the most common manga genres is mystery. There are many interesting stories in this genre, ranging from solving enigmatic closed-room murders to learning about secret groups’ evil goals.
The Case Files of Jeweler Richard, on the other hand, is so intriguing because it avoids dealing with those problems that are too big to handle. Instead, it focuses on problems that common people face on a daily basis, such as a grandchild who wants to know the meaning of his grandmother’s priceless sapphire ring or a woman who wants to know why a man gave her a necklace made of blood-red rubies.
Others might consider those problems to be unimportant and not worth the expense of consulting a specialist, but for the owner of each gemstone, they are serious concerns that have been on their minds for a very long time. They may finally be able to move on with their lives as a result of what Richard the Jeweler says. These stories are more captivating and endearing than those earth-ending mysteries ever could be.
2. An Insight on Gemstones
As was already mentioned, seinen and josei manga frequently provide insights into the worlds of various professions that we otherwise would not have known about. You can learn more about the world of gemstones and what it’s like to work as a jeweller by reading The Case Files of Jeweler Richard.
You can learn about the differences between rubies and sapphires, why jewellers use carats rather than a more common measuring unit like grammes, and why being multilingual is a major advantage for a jeweller by reading this first volume.
The majority of individuals don’t even consider that they are interested in learning about these topics, but once the facts are clearly presented to you through a compelling story like this, it becomes clear that you are.
Why You Should Skip Housekishou Richard-shi no Nazo Kantei (The Case Files of Jeweler Richard)
1. Slow Pace
The Case Files of Jeweler Richard has a leisurely pace, which some readers can find annoying. Every scenario and discussion in this manga is described in great detail for the benefit of the readers. Because of this, even though this first volume is a full paperback manga, it can only tell the stories of two different cases, whereas other similar manga would be able to accommodate three or four.
However, it is not at all a pacing issue. It is a feature, not a bug, as was stated in the sentence before. The narrative moves slowly on purpose. That’s just how the manga creator chose to present their tale. Therefore, The Case Files of Jeweler Richard might not be the book for you if you like a plot that moves quickly.
Final Thoughts
Housekishou Richard-shi no Nazo Kantei (The Case Files of Jeweler Richard) tells a gripping tale of a banal mystery while also providing insightful information on the vibrant world of jewels.
This first volume should be able to tell you whether or not this manga is your cup of tea based on the plot, subject, and pacing. Because those who enjoy it are eager to read the subsequent volume, while those who find the concept or pacing intolerable may find this volume to be a tedious read.
How are you doing? Have you read Richard the Jeweler’s Case Files? If so, what are your thoughts about it? Would you think about reading this book as your next book if you haven’t already? Comment below with your thoughts and let us know.
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