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Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation-

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When Shoutarou Tatewaki first meets Sakurako Kujou, he knows his life will never be the same. Initially believing her to be responsible for a disappearance in the neighborhood, he later learns of her true talent: analyzing bone specimens. Sakurako has quite the collection of reconstructed animal bones, but she wishes she had more of the human variety, much to the chagrin of those around her. Soon, Shoutarou begins accompanying the eccentric osteologist on the many different unsolved cases she comes across—usually in the form of decomposing bodies.

But with so many incidents happening around them, could there be a larger mystery at work in their lives?

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Who is Sakurako Kujou in Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation-?

Sakurako Kujou is an eccentric bone specialist who studies skeletal remains and uses them to investigate mysteries. Shoutarou Tatewaki is the high school student who accompanies her and helps connect her discoveries to the living world.

Is Beautiful Bones a forensic crime anime?

It is a mystery series built around bones, missing people, deaths, and clues from the past. Sakurako's expertise is the central investigative mechanic, although the show also spends time on her relationship with Shoutarou.

Where is Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation set?

The story uses Hokkaido landscapes and local communities as an important part of its atmosphere. The contrast between scenic surroundings and discovered remains gives the cases their distinctive tone.

How many episodes does Beautiful Bones have, and which studio made it?

TROYCA produced the 12-episode television anime in 2015. It is adapted from Shiori Ohta's light novel series rather than from a standalone original screenplay.

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