The Anime Lad
Narumi is accustomed to standing outside other people's circles. Ayaka introduces him to Alice, a reclusive hacker who works as a private detective from above a ramen shop. Alice has assembled a group of unconventional associates and soon drafts Narumi into their work. His isolation is resolved by assigning him contact with gangs and other forms of community engagement.
Super Eyepatch Fox
Quiet student Narumi meets Alice above a ramen shop. She rarely leaves her room, yet investigates crime through computers and a group of associates. Narumi becomes the newest member of that strange detective circle. The extended first episode introduces a hidden urban world where an isolated teenager can no longer remain merely adjacent.
Gigguku
Alice has screens, stuffed bears, and enough confidence to run private investigations without leaving her room! Narumi is exactly the withdrawn newcomer that setup needs. Ayaka brings him into a strange community gathered around a ramen shop, and suddenly his lonely school life opens onto hackers and dangerous cases. The double-length premiere gives that unlikely arrangement room to take hold.
Father's Basement
A reclusive teenage hacker presented as an exclusive private detective can feel engineered for maximum intrigue. The physical setting keeps the idea grounded. Alice works above a ramen shop and relies on a group of associates beyond her room. Narumi's isolation makes him a credible entry point into their circle, while the long premiere has time to establish the arrangement.
