Taishi Tsutsui’s manga series, Syd Craft: Love Is a Mystery, has concluded its run in Shonen Jump. The final chapter was published in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #29. This romantic mystery manga debuted in 2024 and has now reached its conclusion with its twenty-eighth chapter.
A Detective with a Secret
Syd Craft: Love Is a Mystery follows the adventures of Syd Craft, a brilliant detective with a peculiar secret. Despite his talent for solving complex cases, Syd harbors a deep fear of scary situations and blood, which makes his choice of profession somewhat ironic. The manga blends mystery with romantic comedy. Syd is oblivious to the affections of the women around him as he solves crimes.
Quick Conclusion
The series hinted at its ending, with the culprit in the final case suggesting that more was planned. In a twist, Syd not only solves the mystery but also finds the love he was seeking throughout the series.
Publication and Volumes
- Original Run: November 18, 2024 – June 16, 2025
- Magazine: Weekly Shonen Jump
- Volumes: Four
The first compiled book volume was published on April 4, 2025, and the second on June 4, 2025. The third volume is set to ship on August 4, 2025, including a bonus episode, and the fourth and final volume will be released on September 4, 2025.
Where to Read
Viz Media and Shueisha’s MANGA Plus service released the manga in English, simultaneously with the Japanese release.
Plot Overview
Syd Craft is a renowned detective known for his keen observation and deductive skills. He solves difficult cases while maintaining a professional demeanor. He relaxes by reading romance novels written by his favorite author, Levie Oleyn.
Characters:
- Syd Craft: A brilliant detective who privately dislikes blood and scary situations.
- Elio Evelyn: Syd’s assistant and the author behind his favorite romance novels.
- Souffle Flamberry: A police inspector and Syd’s long-lost first love.
- Lulu Chatnoir: A cat burglar.
Tsutsui’s Previous Work
Taishi Tsutsui is also known for his previous work, We Never Learn (Boku-tachi wa Benkyō ga Dekinai), which ran from February 2017 to December 2020. We Never Learn was adapted into a 26-episode anime series across two seasons in 2019.
Reception
Though some fans enjoyed the series, Syd Craft: Love Is a Mystery did not gain enough traction to become a long-running hit. Some found the mystery elements weak, though they appreciated Tsutsui’s character writing.
