Top 50 Best Detective Anime Of All Time

Sambhavi Mishra Sambhavi - Updated Jan 17, 2025

We all love a good mystery. The thrills, twists, and turns of a detective story are enjoyed by all. Everyone wants a story that keeps them on the edge of their seats. Nail-biting suspense, labyrinth-like plots, and a cunning detective to solve the mystery- what is there to not enjoy in a good detective story?

Following is a list of must-watch detective anime series for every mystery lover. From elements of science fiction to dystopian universes and adventures with the paranormal, these series span several genres and settings.

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Quiz about The Apothecary Diaries

The Apothecary Diaries

The Apothecary Diaries
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DramaMystery

Source:

Light novel

Format:

TV

Season:

2023 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

24

Rated
#16 Highest Rated All Time
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#264 Most Popular All Time
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In "The Apothecary Diaries," a clever apothecary named Maomao is whisked from her sad life to the palace. Fearing trouble, she hides her skills, but fate throws her into a world of courtly intrigue and mysterious illnesses.

Using her wit and knowledge of herbs, she unravels conspiracies, heals the ailing, and gains the trust of the emperor's concubine. Laughter erupts as she stumbles through palace etiquette, but beneath the comedy lies a sharp mind solving mysteries and protecting those she cares about.

It's a delightful blend of historical mystery, quirky humor, and a charming protagonist who proves that even in a gilded cage, brains and kindness can bloom.

 

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Quiz about Oshi no Ko 

Oshi no Ko 

Oshi no Ko 
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DramaMysteryPsychological

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

2023 (Spring)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

11

Rated
#67 Highest Rated All Time
Popular
#139 Most Popular All Time
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Celebrities often present a distorted image of themselves to the public, concealing their true selves behind elaborate facades. This creates a bond with their fans who support and adore them unconditionally until something shatters the illusion.

Ai Hoshino, a sixteen-year-old sensation from the pop idol group B Komachi, commands the world's attention. However, her announcement of a hiatus due to health concerns raises genuine worry among her followers.

Gorou Amemiya, a rural gynaecologist and devoted fan, hopes for an encounter with Ai, despite the distance that separates them. Unexpectedly, Ai arrives at Gorou's hospital, but not as a patient—she is pregnant with twins.

As Gorou vows to ensure her safe delivery, he contemplates how this meeting will redefine their relationship, blurring the boundaries of fandom and medical care.

 

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Quiz about Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
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ActionDramaMecha

Source:

Original

Format:

TV

Season:

2006 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

25

Rated
#76 Highest Rated All Time
Popular
#48 Most Popular All Time
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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, often simply referred to as Code Geass, is a 25-episode-long mecha anime. The series is set in an alternate timeline where the world is divided into three superpowers. The Holy Britannia Empire is one of the superpowers consisting of the Americas.

We also have the Chinese Federation consisting of the continent of Asia. Lastly, we have the European Union, also known as Euro-Universe or Europa United, containing Europe and Africa. Code Geass follows the story of Lelouch, the exiled prince of Britannia.

After his institute of education faces a terrorist attack, Lelouch is rescued by a mysterious girl called CC. She grants him The Power of Absolute Obedience, called Geass. Using this power, Lelouch sets out to destroy Britannia due to his old feud with his father and his country.

Code Geass aired between October 6, 2006, and July 29, 2007. It was and has remained highly popular over the years. Code Geass saw a second season called Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion G2 in 2008. It was also adapted into mangas and light novels to reach those fond of reading rather than watching.

A compilation film trilogy was released in 2017-2018, as well as the fourth film in 2019. The franchise is still seeing development with a spinoff series in preparation. These huge numbers of adaptions dictate the popularity of the franchise.

 

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Quiz about Death Note

Death Note

Death Note
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MysteryPsychologicalSupernatural

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

2006 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

37

Rated
#96 Highest Rated All Time
Popular
#3 Most Popular All Time
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Death Note is one of the quintessential detective animes known by all. The anime series is so popular that it is well-known by novices in the world of anime too. Spread across 37 episodes, the shounen anime series aired between October 4, 2006, and June 27, 2007.

Death Note's solid ratings on MyAnimeList and IMDb, combined with its extraordinary popularity, speak volumes about it. The anime has a fantastic storyline built with the right amount of suspense. Each episode keeps viewers at the edge of their seats for more.

The series opens with our protagonist, Light Yagami, finding a mysterious notebook called the 'Death Note. The notebook gives the wielder the power to kill anyone as long as the victim's name and face are known. Through the series, we find Light using this power to eliminate evil from the world under the alias of Kira.

His vigilante-like activities attract trouble from the elite force of law-enforcement officers out to get him. The series is an amalgam of breathtaking twists and turns that leave viewers in awe. This anime is going to entertain you for weeks as it is full of twists and turns and unexpected plots that will come up.

 

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Quiz about Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
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ActionMysteryPsychological

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

2002 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

26

Rated
#148 Highest Rated All Time
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Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex is a seinen detective anime that aired between October 1, 2002, and October 1, 2003. The anime has 52 episodes spread across two seasons, with season two being called 'Ghost In The Shell: S. A. C. 2nd GIG'. The anime is set in the year 2030 when humans have obtained the ability to live as cyborgs. Ghost In The Shell is a classic detective anime showing a group of retired military and police personnel called Public Security Section 9 who investigate crimes.

The plot of the anime is very mature considering how it delves into the realms of political conspiracies and terrorism. The Ghost In The Shell media franchise has garnered a lot of popularity. It began with the manga series on which the two seasons of the anime are based.

The franchise consists of two films as well as an OVA. An American live-action film was also produced based on the storyline. The live-action film has Scarlett Johansson in the lead. This anime is made for people who love action and want awesome fighting scenes for binging over the weekends.

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Quiz about Parasyte: The Maxim

Parasyte: The Maxim

Parasyte: The Maxim
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MAL icon8.3

ActionDramaHorror

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

2014 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

24

Rated
#196 Highest Rated All Time
Popular
#42 Most Popular All Time
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Parasyte: The Maxim is a seinen detective anime with a horror element to it. The anime series aired between October 9, 2014, and March 26, 2015. The 24 episodes of anime are based on a manga series of the same name.

The franchise also has two live-action films produced in Japan. Parasyte: The Maxim presents a horrific universe where parasitic aliens are slowly invading humans. They enter humans through ears and noses to reach the human brain. Once latched to the brain, the Parasite gains complete control over the human.

However, the real spin on the story occurs due to the odd situation of the protagonist Shinichi Izumi. The first episode itself reveals this situation where we find a Parasite incompletely latching to the protagonist. The protagonist and the Parasite can retain their minds while remaining connected.

Through the series, we see the strange bond they start developing and the adventures they experience in the process. The studio behind this amazing anime is Madhouse and you will appreciate their work when you watch it. They are the same studio that produced the amazing detective anime Death Note.

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Quiz about Psycho-Pass

Psycho-Pass

Psycho-Pass
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ActionPsychologicalSci-Fi

Source:

Original

Format:

TV

Season:

2012 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

22

Rated
#186 Highest Rated All Time
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#90 Most Popular All Time
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Psycho-Pass is a 22 episodes detective anime that aired between October 12, 2012, and March 22, 2013. It is set in a futuristic Japan which functions based on the 'Sybil System'. The operation of the Sybil System seems to be mysterious.

It can open thoughts in your mind in front of everyone and can determine whether you are ill-willed or not. Every Japanese citizen's brain is scanned to determine their inclinations towards crime. This is called their Psycho-Pass, and the law is upheld by keeping a check on these criminal minds.

However, the real problem arises due to the criminal Shogo Makishima. His criminally asymptomatic mind causes him to keep escaping the clutches of the authorities. Viewers experience the story of Psycho-Pass through the eyes of Akane Tsunemori. Tsunemori is a rookie Inspector with the desire to deliver justice.

Working towards catching Makishima, Tsunemori discovers that the Sybil System is not as noble as it appears. Viewers see all her ideas contested as she realizes the true meaning of justice. The plot's progression keeps watchers on the edge of their seats till the very end.

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Quiz about Erased

Erased

Erased
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DramaMysteryPsychological

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

2016 (Winter)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

12

Rated
#227 Highest Rated All Time
Popular
#21 Most Popular All Time
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Erased in a baffling seinen detective anime that aired between January 8, 2016, and March 25, 2016. The 12 episodes of anime are based on a manga of the same name. Erased also has a live-action film as well as a live-action drama produced by Netflix.

The anime is about a struggling manga artist called Satoru Fujinuma and the extraordinary ability he possesses. Satoru can 'Revive' which transports him back in time to prevent a person's death. This strange ability is triggered only when a fatal accident happens around Satoru.

Satoru's life revolves around his struggles with writing manga and saving people's lives using his ability. However, it takes a massive twist when his mother is murdered in his apartment. Disaster strikes a second time when Satoru becomes the prime suspect in his mother's murder.

But he is saved from arrest when his 'Revive' ability transports him to the year 1998 when he was a mere 10 years old. The mystery continues to intensify even further as Satoru starts connecting the dots. He realizes his mother's murder is related to an almost two-decade-old kidnapping case.

The anime follows Satoru's struggles as he tries to solve the two intertwined cases while switching between periods.

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Quiz about Black Butler

Black Butler

Black Butler
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ActionComedyFantasy

Source:

Manga

Format:

MOVIE

Season:

2017 (Winter)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

1

Rated
#84 Highest Rated All Time
Popular
#154 Most Popular All Time
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Black Butler is a shounen detective anime spread across 24 episodes. The series aired between October 3, 2008, and March 27, 2009. The setting of the story makes it a favorite for all those who enjoy watching the classic English era.

Set in Victorian-era London, Black Butler follows the tale of Ciel Phantomhive, a young boy of 13 and an earl. A tragic event led to Ciel losing his entire family at the age of 10. Following that, he was captivated and tortured horrifically before he made a deal with a demon.

The demon, Sebastian, will exact revenge on all those who wronged Ciel. The catch? Ciel must give up his soul in return.

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Quiz about Hyouka

Hyouka

Hyouka
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MysteryRomanceSlice of Life

Source:

Light novel

Format:

TV

Season:

2012 (Spring)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

22

Rated
#348 Highest Rated All Time
Popular
#92 Most Popular All Time
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Hyouka is a 22-episode-long detective anime that aired between April 23, 2012, and September 17, 2012. This anime is perfect for everyone seeking a slice-of-life element while still enjoying the thrills of a good mystery. Based on a novel of the same name, Hyouka follows the adventures of four high school students.

Our protagonist is called Hotaru Oriki. He is coaxed into joining his school's Classic Literature Club by his elder sister. Hotaru is accompanied by the learned Satoshi Fukube, the demur Mayaka Ibara, and the inquisitive Eru Chitanda. Everything seems normal in the city of Kamiyama.

However, things take a sharp turn as Hotaru and his friends find themselves caught in a 54-year-old mystery surrounding the club room. Hyouka is an anime that promises suspense from the very first episode. Hints of the mystery are laid down at the opening itself, and the ending leaves viewers with a lot of satisfaction.

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Quiz about Terror in Resonance

Terror in Resonance

Terror in Resonance
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DramaMysteryPsychological

Source:

Original

Format:

TV

Season:

2014 (Summer)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

11

Rated
#397 Highest Rated All Time
Popular
#140 Most Popular All Time
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Terror in Resonance is an 11-episode-long detective anime that aired between July 11, 2014, and September 26, 2014. The anime follows the story of two boys- Nine and Twelve. Referring to themselves as the 'Sphinx', the boys ravage a city in their bid to expose a heartless organization.

Terror in Resonance is set in an alternative reality. The city of Tokyo has been destroyed. A brutal terrorist attack on a nuclear facility engulfed the city in violence and unrest. Six months after this violence struck, a video surfaced.

Nine and Twelve threaten to destroy the city unless a cryptic code is solved. The authorities are left scrambling at their wits as the anime progresses. As the city falls around them, the tragic pasts of the boys are revealed and a horrific revelation leaves everyone shocked.

Terror in Resonance is amazing with its twists and turns that keep viewers at the edge of their seats. The characters are likable and have great traits that make the show worth watching. Every one different from one another and are unique in their way.

All kinds of viewers can relate to them.

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Quiz about Darker than Black

Darker than Black

Darker than Black
Anilist icon77
MAL icon8.1

ActionMysterySci-Fi

Source:

Original

Format:

TV

Season:

2007 (Spring)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

25

Rated
#454 Highest Rated All Time
Popular
#290 Most Popular All Time
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Darker than Black, also known as Darker Than Black: The Black Contractor, is a 25-episode-long detective anime. The anime series aired between April 6, 2007, and September 28, 2007. Ten years before the events in the anime, two mysterious portals appeared on earth.

The appearance of 'Heaven's Gate in South America and the 'Hell's Gate' in Japan resulted in the sky becoming an eerie shade. The realm beyond these gates ignores the laws of physics. The world also witnessed the appearance of Contractors who exchanged their humanity for supernatural powers.

Darker than Black is an enigmatic story of one such Contractor- Hei.

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Quiz about Gosick

Gosick

Gosick
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MAL icon8

DramaMysteryRomance

Source:

Light novel

Format:

TV

Season:

2011 (Winter)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

24

Rated
#464 Highest Rated All Time
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#472 Most Popular All Time
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Gosick is a 24-episode-long detective anime that aired between January 8, 2011, and July 2, 2011. The anime shows a pair of friends who came together under mysterious circumstances. Together, they solve mysteries that had left even the police baffled.

Gosick takes place in the fictional country of Sauville located in Europe. Kazuya Kujo is a young exchange student who is ostracized due to his Japanese facial features. All alone, he finds friendship with a mysterious girl called Victorique de Blois.

She has almost doll-like features with her glossy blonde hair and clear emerald eyes. What heightens the mystery surrounding her, even more, is that she never attends classes and only reads in the library.

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Quiz about Kindaichi Case Files

Kindaichi Case Files

Kindaichi Case Files
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MAL icon7.9

Mystery

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

1997 (Spring)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

148

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Kindaichi Case Files is a shounen detective anime that spans 148 episodes. The show aired between April 7, 1997, and September 11, 2000. Despite being so old, this anime retains its popularity due to its baffling mysteries. The protagonist, Hajime Kindaichi, is no ordinary high school student.

He is the grandson of one of Japan's most famous detectives and inherits the talent of the sleuth from his grandfather. Accompanied by Hajime, the anime takes us through various whodunit mysteries. Whether it is robberies or gory murders, Hajime has the talent to solve all of them.

The Kindaichi Case Files is recommended for everyone who wants to see a true Japanese Sherlock at work.

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Quiz about Bungou Stray Dogs

Bungou Stray Dogs

Bungou Stray Dogs
Anilist icon77
MAL icon7.8

ActionComedyMystery

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

2016 (Spring)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

12

Popular
#67 Most Popular All Time
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Bungou Stray Dogs is a seinen detective anime consisting of 37 episodes spread across three seasons. The anime aired between April 7, 2016, and June 28, 2019. Atsushi Nakajima is an 18-year-old who lives in an orphanage. Trouble arises when a mysterious supernatural tiger starts harassing the orphanage.

Things take a turn for the worse when Atsushi realizes he is the only one who can see the tiger. Frustrated that Atsushi is the reason behind these strange events, the orphanage kicks him out. Left all alone on the streets to fend for himself, the 18-year-old meets an eccentric man called Osamu Dazai.

The events that follow next lead to Atsushi getting caught up in a circle of supernatural detectives. Fans are eagerly waiting for its fourth season and we hope the studio soon announces it.

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Quiz about Id:Invaded

Id:Invaded

Id:Invaded
Anilist icon77
MAL icon7.8

DramaMysteryPsychological

Source:

Original

Format:

TV

Season:

2020 (Winter)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

13

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#442 Most Popular All Time
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A clever investigator serving a jail sentence for retaliation, Akihito Narihisago, discovers a perverse form of redemption by penetrating the "id wells" of other murderers.

He experiences their warped imaginations as "Sakaido," travelling bizarre landscapes crafted from their darkest memories and most intense wants, via the use of a groundbreaking method.

Motivated by the reverberation of his own daughter's homicide, he searches for hints, resolves intricate riddles, and faces the evil forces within these virtual environments.

With every instance, the veil is pulled apart, revealing previously unknown information and a terrifying plot that connects the id wells to the outside world.

The psychological thriller Id:Invaded explores the depths of human depravity in a graphic manner while blurring the lines between hunter and pursued.

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Quiz about Magic Kaito 1412

Magic Kaito 1412

Magic Kaito 1412
Anilist icon76
MAL icon7.9

ActionAdventureComedy

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

2014 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

24

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Magic Kaito is a shounen detective anime series spread across 24 episodes. The anime aired between October 4, 2014, and March 28, 2015. The series also has twelve television specials that aired before the production of the anime. Magic Kaito follows the story of Kaito Kuroba, a seemingly ordinary teenager.

Kaito leads a normal life and displays an interest in magic tricks. However, things take an interesting turn when he comes across a secret passage in his house one day. The passage leads him to discover a shocking secret- his father was the Phantom Thief before his death!

What follows is Kaito's discovery of a dangerous organization and knowledge of a mysterious stone called the Pandora Gem.

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Quiz about Dusk Maiden of Amnesia

Dusk Maiden of Amnesia

Dusk Maiden of Amnesia
Anilist icon75
MAL icon7.8

HorrorMysteryRomance

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

2012 (Spring)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

12

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Dusk Maiden of Amnesia is a shounen detective anime spread across 12 episodes. The series aired between April 9, 2012, and June 25, 2012. Dusk Maiden of Amnesia is the perfect anime for all those who want to see a blend of horror and mystery.

The school of Seikyou Private Academy has a dark past- 60 years ago, a young girl called Yuuko Kanoe was found dead in its old school building. Since then, she roams around haunting the school and healing members of the academy's paranormal investigation club.

However, one fine day Yuuko develops a curious friendship with freshman Teiichi Niiya. What follows next is the unraveling of the mystery surrounding her death and the dark past of the school.

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Quiz about Paranoia Agent

Paranoia Agent

Paranoia Agent
Anilist icon76
MAL icon7.7

DramaMysteryPsychological

Source:

Original

Format:

TV

Season:

2004 (Winter)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

13

Popular
#454 Most Popular All Time
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Paranoia Agent is a 12-episode-long Detective anime that aired between February 3, 2004, and May 18, 2004. The anime follows the mystery of a strange attacker called the Lil' Slugger whose assaults send the city of Tokyo into a frenzy of panic.

Shy character designer Tsukiko Sagi is facing a lot of work pressure. She was the talent behind the immensely popular pink dog Maromi, but now she cannot deliver the same level of success again. Walking home one night, she is attacked.

All she remembers is that her attacker was wearing inline skates. Soon more such attacks start happening all over Tokyo. The city goes into a frenzy of panic. The oddest feature of the attacker is that he only targets those in distress.

What's even more strange is that his attacks usually solve the problems in the victim's life.

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Quiz about Detective School Q

Detective School Q

Detective School Q
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MAL icon7.7

ComedyDramaMystery

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

2003 (Spring)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

45

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Detective School Q is a shounen detective anime consisting of 45 episodes. The series aired between April 15, 2003, and March 20, 2004. Morihiko Dan, the most famous detective in Japan, established the prestigious Dan Detective School (DDS). The protagonist, Kyuu Renjo, is a teenager with a knack for solving mysteries.

When he comes to know about the DDS, he immediately decides to get enrolled in it. As a part of a detective school, Kyuu and his friends encounter many mysteries to solve. As the series progresses, their adventures also bring them against a mysterious organization called The Pluto.

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Quiz about Ghost Stories

Ghost Stories

Ghost Stories
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MAL icon7.8

HorrorMysterySupernatural

Source:

Other

Format:

TV

Season:

2000 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

19

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Ghost Stories is a 19-episode-long detective anime that aired between October 22, 2000, and March 25, 2001. It follows the ghost-hunting and exorcism adventures of a group of school students. The series begins with Satsuki Miyanoshita moving back to their deceased mother's hometown.

The story gathers pace pretty quickly with a gripping first episode. When Satsuki's cat runs into the abandoned school building, she is forced to go after it. There she encounters three other townspeople. What none of them know is that the rumors of the building being haunted are true.

Terrorized by the ghosts, they somehow make it alive. It is an old diary left behind by Satsuki's mother that allows them to exorcise the demon. That is when the realization hits them. Satsuki's mother once exorcised the town of ghosts, and with growing urbanization, the paranormal is coming back in full force.

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Quiz about Ghost Hunt

Ghost Hunt

Ghost Hunt
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ComedyHorrorMystery

Source:

Light novel

Format:

TV

Season:

2006 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

25

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Ghost Hunt is a shoujo detective anime spread across 25 episodes. The series aired between October 4, 2006, and March 28, 2007, and provides the perfect story for paranormal enthusiasts. Taniyama Mai is an ordinary high school student who enjoys exchanging ghost stories with her friends.

The abandoned building at the back of her school only fuels this interest. So it is her dream come true when she is invited to investigate the paranormal. The Shibuya Psychic Research (SPR) is a group that specializes in exterminating ghosts.

With her latent psychic abilities, the young teenage girl goes on a lot of ghost-hunting adventures in this anime.

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Quiz about Master Keaton

Master Keaton

Master Keaton
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AdventureDramaMystery

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

1998 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

24

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Master Keaton is a seinen detective anime spanning 24 episodes and 15 OVAs. The anime series between October 6, 1998, and March 29, 1999. What sets Master Keaton apart is its mature mysteries, quite different from most detective anime series.

The anime series follows the adventures of Taichi Keaton. He was born to a Japanese zoologist and a well-born Englishwoman. Growing up in England, Keaton served in the Special Air Services in the Falklands War. After the war, he settled for being an insurance investigator with the prestigious Lloyd's of London.

The anime follows Taichi Keaton's unconventional methods of solving mysteries which sets him apart from all.

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Quiz about Lupin the 3rd

Lupin the 3rd

Lupin the 3rd
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MAL icon7.6

AdventureComedy

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

1971 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

23

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Lupin the 3rd is a seinen detective anime that spans 23 episodes. The series aired between October 24, 1971, and March 26, 1972. Despite being so old, Lupin the 3rd has retained its popularity due to the reverse view it provides of the classic detective-thief chase story.

Lupin the 3rd is the grandson of the world-famous thief Arsène Lupin. And quite like his grandfather, he too possesses unmatched skills in committing robberies. His partner is talented marksman Daisuke Jigan. Lupin the 3rd's dedication to his work can be seen in his love life too, where his main love interest is femme fatale Fujiko Mine.

Lupin the 3rd follows the adventures of the protagonist's exploits as he is chased by Inspector Koichi Zenigata.

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Quiz about The Millionaire Detective: Balance-Unlimited

The Millionaire Detective: Balance-Unlimited

The Millionaire Detective: Balance-Unlimited
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ActionComedyMystery

Source:

Other

Format:

TV

Season:

2020 (Spring)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

11

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The Millionaire Detective: Balance-Unlimited is an 11-episode-long detective anime. The series aired between April 10, 2020, and September 25, 2020. It follows the adventures of a detective duo with conflicting personalities. Daisuke Kambe is a wealthy man who is hired by the Modern Crime Prevention Headquarters.

He is paired up with Haru Kato, a simple man with many noble notions of justice. Initially, Haru is disgusted by Daisuke's method of using his wealth to solve cases quickly. However, as the series progresses, we see the duo is forced to come together as mysteries become harder to solve.

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Monster

Monster
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ActionAdventureComedy

Source:

Manga

Format:

OVA

Season:

2019 (Winter)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

3

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Monster is a 74-episode-long seinen anime that aired between April 7, 2004, and September 28, 2005. Two additional episodes were also released in 2010. Despite being quite old, Monster remains a classic in the genre of detective anime series. The series follows a successful neurosurgeon, Dr. Kenzou Tenma, and the mysterious events he finds himself caught in. One of the main reasons for the anime's success is its extraordinary ability to grasp viewers' curiosity. The anime opens with a nerve-wracking episode about the delicate operation of a young boy.

We see the protagonist facing a moral dilemma about his hospital's unethical practices. Dr. Tenma is disgusted by the political bias followed in treating patients. When he sees a widow outraged because her late husband was denied timely treatment, he decides to set forth on a righteous path.

The episode closes with Dr. Tenma deciding to operate on a young boy who was shot rather than the mayor. Following this intriguing opening episode, the story only builds up as Dr. Tenma's ill-wishers slowly start dying. Though the police suspect Dr. Tenma, he is innocent. Nine years pass and the killings only increase. As the story unfolds, we find the horrifying truth behind the murders. We also see the protagonist coming face-to-face with the ghosts of his past. Monster has a very evolved plot with lots of twists and turns.

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Quiz about Fantastic Children

Fantastic Children

Fantastic Children
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AdventureDramaFantasy

Source:

Original

Format:

TV

Season:

2004 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

26

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Fantastic Children is a 26-episode-long detective anime that aired between October 5, 2004, and March 29, 2004. The series follows a group of strange children as they try to find an unknown girl based on one vague clue. The Befort Children are a group of mysterious, white-haired children.

Spotted across many places in Europe, the group has been around for 500 years. Though they have always looked like 11-year-olds, they exhibit maturity far beyond their age. The Befort Children have been in search of a girl through all these years.

The only clue that they have is the picture of a crescent moon. The real story unfolds in 2012 when an 11-year-old orphan is seen drawing pictures of land with a crescent moon, which she calls her home.

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Quiz about Persona 4: The Animation

Persona 4: The Animation

Persona 4: The Animation
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MAL icon7.5

ActionAdventureMystery

Source:

Video game

Format:

TV

Season:

2011 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

25

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Persona 4: The Animation is a 25-episode-long detective anime series that aired between October 7, 2011, and March 30, 2012. It is based on the PlayStation 2 video game called 'Persona 4'. Persona 4: The Animation follows Yu Narukami, a quiet teenager who has just moved to the town of Inaba.

Shortly after Yu's arrival, a spree of killings takes place across the town. Meanwhile, strange rumors erupt about an enigmatic television channel that can only be viewed at midnight. Dubbed 'The Midnight Channel', the rumors state that a person can see their soulmate while watching the channel.

However, Yu soon realizes that the channel foretells future murder victims. Shockingly, Yu realizes the television opens to a different dimension overrun by 'Shadows'. Yu soon realizes that there is a connection between the killings and the mysterious dimension. Throughout the series, we see Yu's efforts as he tries to stop the killings.

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Quiz about Neuro: Supernatural Detective

Neuro: Supernatural Detective

Neuro: Supernatural Detective
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MAL icon7.6

ComedyMysterySupernatural

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

2007 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

25

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Neuro: Supernatural Detective is a shounen detective anime spread across 25 episodes. The series aired between October 3, 2007, and March 26, 2008. Yako Katsuragi is a detective prodigy who has solved every mystery she has come across. But her exceptional sleuth skills hide a secret- the mysteries are solved by Yako's assistant Neuro.

Neuro is a demon who came into the human world looking for the ultimate mystery. Through each mystery he solves, he devours the negative energy released by the culprit. Neuro: Supernatural Detective follows the adventures of the strange duo as they solve one mystery after another.

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Quiz about Heaven’s Memo Pad

Heaven’s Memo Pad

Heaven’s Memo Pad
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MAL icon7.5

Mystery

Source:

Light novel

Format:

TV

Season:

2011 (Summer)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

12

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Heaven's Memo Pad is a 12-episode-long detective anime that aired between July 2, 2011, and September 24, 2011. It follows the story of an introverted teen who joins a detective agency led by a reclusive genius. Narumi Fujishima never learned to make friends due to constantly transferring schools because of his father's work.

He leads the life of a usual introvert until circumstances push him to be a part of NEET. NEET is an amateur detective agency led by a reclusive genius. Alice is very childish and quite eccentric with her antisocial behavior and her stuffed animals.

However, her astounding detective and hacking skills demand respect from all. Heaven's Memo Pad follows the adventures of NEET detectives as they solve cases with the help of Alice's talent.

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Quiz about Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation

Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation

Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation
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MAL icon7.4

Mystery

Source:

Light novel

Format:

TV

Season:

2015 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

12

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Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation is a 12 episodes long detective. It aired between October 8, 2015, and December 24, 2015, and follows the life of Sakurako and her assistant Shotaro. Sakurako Kujou has an odd interest- she likes to examine bones all day.

Much to the vexation of those around her, Sakurako wishes she had more specimens of human bones. High school student Shotaro Tatewaki becomes her new assistant. Soon, the teenage boy is accompanying the eccentric girl everywhere. The mystery intensifies when the duo finds itself in the middle of unsolved cases again and again.

All of the cases involve decomposing corpses. With so many coincidences, suspicions soon arise that something is amiss.

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Quiz about Ajin: Demi-Human

Ajin: Demi-Human

Ajin: Demi-Human
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MAL icon7.4

ActionHorrorMystery

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

2016 (Winter)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

13

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#439 Most Popular All Time
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Ajin: Demi-Human is a seinen detective anime that spans 13 episodes. The series aired between January 16, 2016, and April 9, 2016. Nagai Kei is an ordinary student who meets a fatal traffic accident one day. Coming out of it unscathed, Kei realizes he is an 'Ajin'.

Ajins are superhumans with extreme regenerative abilities and immortality. They also can spawn 'black ghosts', creatures with high combat skills. Considered dangerous by the public, most Ajins are captured by the government for inhuman experimentation. Ajin: Demi-Human follows the fight between Kei and Satou.

Satou is an Ajin who escaped government experiments and is hellbent on exacting revenge. Kei is granted immunity by the government should he be able to stop Satou's terrors.

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Quiz about Karakurizoshi Ayatsuri Sakon

Karakurizoshi Ayatsuri Sakon

Karakurizoshi Ayatsuri Sakon
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MAL icon7.3

HorrorMysteryThriller

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

1999 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

26

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Karakurizoshi Ayatsuri Sakon is a shounen detective anime spanning 26 episodes. The series aired between October 8, 1999, and March 31, 2000. Karakurizoshi Ayatsuri Sakon follows the adventures of a master puppeteer Sakon Tachibana. Sakon is accompanied everywhere by his favorite puppet and best friend Ukon.

The anime opens with Sakon being invited to a meetup. It is a reunion of his primary school's puppeteer club in the now-abandoned building. However, things take a turn for the worst when one among them is killed. Karakurizoshi Ayatsuri Sakon builds up good murder mysteries which the odd duo of puppeteer and puppet solve together.

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Quiz about UN-GO

UN-GO

UN-GO
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MAL icon7.3

DramaMysteryPsychological

Source:

Other

Format:

TV

Season:

2011 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

11

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UN-GO is an 11-episode-long detective anime that aired between October 14, 2011, and December 23, 2011. The anime has a dystopian setting of a war-struck Japan with a system of heavy regulation of the internet. UN-GO captures a universe where Japan had sent peacekeeping forces abroad during a war situation.

This instigated terrorists to attack and ravage the country. Against this gruesome backdrop, we have our protagonist Shinjuurou Yuuki. Known as the Defeated Detective, Shinjuurou goes around Tokyo solving mysteries. He is accompanied by his odd associate Inga. However, things are not as simple as they seem.

As the story progresses, many sinister truths surrounding Inga are unraveled.

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Quiz about Himitsu: Top Secret-The Revelation

Himitsu: Top Secret-The Revelation

Himitsu: Top Secret-The Revelation
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MAL icon7.3

MysteryPsychologicalSci-Fi

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

2008 (Spring)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

26

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Top Secret: The Revelation is a shoujo detective anime consisting of 26 episodes. The series aired between April 9, 2008, and October 1, 2008. It is set somewhere around the year 2050 when humans have perfected brain scanning. The technology shown in the anime allows forensic experts to delve into the minds of the person whose brain is being scanned, even if the person is dead.

Scanning through the memories of the past five years helps in solving many mysteries. However, using this technology comes at a heavy cost. Can forensic experts handle witnessing the last moments of the deceased? What about looking through the mind of a psychopathic killer and the emotions he felt as he murdered?

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Quiz about Case Closed (Detective Conan)

Case Closed (Detective Conan)

Case Closed (Detective Conan)
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Mystery

Source:

Manga

Format:

OVA

Season:

2007 (Spring)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

1

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Case Closed is an extremely popular detective anime that began airing on January 8. 1996. The Japanese version of the anime is called Detective Conan. The anime is still ongoing and has covered 993 episodes spread across 29 seasons. The series revolves around the investigations of our protagonist, a detective with the body of a child.

Shinichi Kudo is a high school student who works with the police on investigations. Shinichi's transformation into a high school student is seen in the opening episode of the anime itself. In the English version, Shinji is known as Jimmie.

The Case Closed franchise has been tremendously popular. The anime series is based on the original manga series. The franchise also has two spinoff manga series as well as 23 feature films. Two Original Video Animations (OVAs) and a television special are also included.

The entire franchise is the brainchild of Gosho Aoyama, who has clarified that he has no plans of ending it yet. This anime promises long-term, high-quality entertainment to all lovers of detective animes.

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Quiz about Psychic Detective Yakumo

Psychic Detective Yakumo

Psychic Detective Yakumo
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MAL icon7.3

HorrorMysteryRomance

Source:

Light novel

Format:

TV

Season:

2010 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

13

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Psychic Detective Yakumo is a 13-episode-long detective anime. It aired between October 3, 2010, and December 26, 2010. The series puts a paranormal twist on the classic detective story. Yakumo Saitou is a quiet college student with a special ability.

His red left eye allows him to perceive the supernatural. Yakumo believes that helping the spirits would allow them to move on to the afterlife. However, the main story begins when another college student Haruka Ozawa decides to ask for Yakumo's help.

Haruka believes that his friend is possessed by a spirit. This case leads Yakumo down a path of solving many more such supernatural mysteries.

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Quiz about Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok

Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok

Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok
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MAL icon7.3

ComedyMysterySupernatural

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

2003 (Spring)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

26

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Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok is a shounen detective anime spread across 26 episodes. The series aired between April 5, 2003, and September 27, 2003. Loki is the Norse God of Mischief. After a prank goes particularly wrong, Loki is exiled to the world of humans in the human form of a young boy.

He must collect enough of the auras which drive humans to commit evil acts to return. As a result, Loki decides to start a detective agency and investigate various crimes. Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok follows the various mysteries that Loki solves.

However, things take a much worse turn when other Norse Gods start taking form in the human world. All of them have one intention- to kill Loki.

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Quiz about B: The Beginning

B: The Beginning

B: The Beginning
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MAL icon7.2

ActionMysteryPsychological

Source:

Original

Format:

ONA

Season:

2018 (Winter)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

12

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#16 Most Popular All Time
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B: The Beginning is a 12-episode-long mini-detective anime that was released on March 2, 2018. It is set in a world swept up with advanced technology as well as crime. The events of the anime take place in the island country of Cremona.

B: The Beginning follows the mysterious events surrounding the vigilante 'Killer B. Tired of his habit of taking the law into his hand, the Royal Investigation Service (RIS) decides to call upon the eccentric detective Keith Flick for help. Keith is accompanied by his hot-headed sidekick Lily Hoshina.

However, things are not as simple as they seem. As the series progresses, the plot thickens with elements of terrorism, corruption, and human experimentation.

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Quiz about Danganronpa: The Animation

Danganronpa: The Animation

Danganronpa: The Animation
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MAL icon7.2

HorrorMysteryPsychological

Source:

Video game

Format:

TV

Season:

2013 (Summer)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

13

Popular
#186 Most Popular All Time
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Danganronpa: The Animation is a 13-episode-long detective anime. The anime aired between July 5, 2013, and September 27, 2013. It is based on the storyline of a video game called 'Danganronpa'. The anime is set in Hope's Peak Academy, a prestigious academy that only accepts the best students.

Makoto Naegi is one such talented student admitted to the academy. However, the real mystery unfolds when students realize the teaching methods at the academy. Each one of them must murder a schoolmate and get away with it in the subsequent trial.

If convicted, the killer would be executed. This deathmatch would continue until a sole victor is left.

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Quiz about Cuticle Detective Inaba

Cuticle Detective Inaba

Cuticle Detective Inaba
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MAL icon7.2

ActionComedyMystery

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

2013 (Winter)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

12

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Cuticle Detective Inaba is a shounen detective anime spread across 12 episodes. The anime aired between January 4, 2013, and March 22, 2013. It is set in a universe where half-human, half-animal chimeras coexist with humans. The anime follows the adventures of one such chimera who is also a detective.

Hiroshi Inaba is half-wolf, half-human, and has the strange talent of extracting information about a person by tasting their hair. Hiroshi is accompanied by a cross-dresser called Yuuta and a teenager called Kei. Together, the trio work towards catching the criminal mastermind- a half-goat, half-human chimera called Don Valentino who eats money.

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Quiz about Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning

Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning

Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning
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MAL icon7.2

ComedyDramaMystery

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

2002 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

25

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Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning is a shounen detective anime that spans 25 episodes. The series aired between October 1, 2002, and March 25, 2003. Two years ago, Ayumu Narumi's elder brother disappeared without a trace. A talented detective and pianist, Kiyotaka had uttered the phrase "Blade Children" in his last phone call to Ayumu.

Disturbed by the disappearance of his brother, Ayumu starts detective work the moment he joins the high school. Soon he finds himself stuck in a slew of mysteries surrounding the Blade Children. As the anime progresses, the enigma surrounding this mysterious group of children is finally dispersed.

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Quiz about Ryoko’s Case File

Ryoko’s Case File

Ryoko’s Case File
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MAL icon7

MysterySupernatural

Source:

Light novel

Format:

TV

Season:

2008 (Summer)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

13

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Ryoko's Case File is a 13-episode-long detective anime that aired between July 6, 2008, and September 28, 2008. The series is underrated. Despite a highly enjoyable storyline, even the most diehard anime fans might not have heard of it. Ryoko's Case Files follows the investigations of 27-year-old detective Ryouko Yakushiji.

In her work under the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, Ryouka comes across many bizarre mysteries. Many of them even bring her into contact with the world of the supernatural. However, the real challenge in Ryouko's life is Yukiko Muromachi, her rival at work.

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Quiz about Nightwalker: The Midnight Detective

Nightwalker: The Midnight Detective

Nightwalker: The Midnight Detective
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MAL icon6.9

ActionComedyHorror

Source:

Visual novel

Format:

TV

Season:

1998 (Summer)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

12

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Nightwalker: Midnight Detective is a 12-episode-long detective anime. The series aired between July 9, 1998, and September 23, 1998. The anime is quite different from the classic detective mystery due to the comedic elements sprinkled in it. Nightwalker: Midnight Detective follows the investigations of Shido Tatsuhiko, a vampire.

The world of Nightwalker is plagued by the Nightbreed- demonic creatures that attack humans. These attacks are fairly frequent and cause the attacked humans to commit crimes. Shido is a part of N. O. S., the organization responsible for handling Nightbreed attacks.

The anime takes us through Shido's exciting investigations. The story intensifies as the person who turned him into a vampire, Cain, is also after Shido.

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Quiz about CLAMP School Detectives

CLAMP School Detectives

CLAMP School Detectives
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ActionComedyMystery

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

1997 (Spring)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

26

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CLAMP School Detectives is a shoujo detective anime spread across 26 episodes. The series aired between May 3, 1997, and October 25, 1997. It follows the sleuthing adventures of three young boys from the CLAMP School. The CLAMP school was set up by the largest Japanese business empire- the House of Imonoyama.

Starting from kindergarten to postgraduate, the school provides opportunities to students from all backgrounds. While the brightest minds can be found in CLAMP, so do the evilest ones. With the notorious murders and other crimes happening on campus, it is up to Nokoru, Suoh, and Akira to take care of them.

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Quiz about Steam Detectives

Steam Detectives

Steam Detectives
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ActionMechaMystery

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

1998 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

26

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Steam Detectives is a mecha detective anime consisting of 26 episodes. The series aired between October 7, 1998, and March 31, 1999. Steam Detectives is set in a London-like civilization called Steam City. The unique feature of Steam City is that it is completely run on coal and steam engines.

The city has many Megamatons- large robots powered by the steam engine. The excess use of coal led to the city's sky being covered with smoke and fog. Taking advantage of this, many criminals get up in illegal activities. This is where the Steam Detectives come in.

Using their wit and cunning, they try to put a stop to the criminals operating in Steam City.

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Quiz about Agatha Christie’s Great Detectives Poirot and Marple

Agatha Christie’s Great Detectives Poirot and Marple

Agatha Christie’s Great Detectives Poirot and Marple
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Mystery

Source:

Other

Format:

TV

Season:

2004 (Summer)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

39

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Agatha Christie’s Great Detectives Poirot and Marple are 39 episodes long detective anime. The series aired between July 4, 2004, and May 15, 2005. This anime brings the most classic detectives of all time to life. The Queen of Crime's brilliant creations, Poirot and Marple, can be seen solving mysteries in this anime.

The anime provides faithful renditions of stories originally written by Agatha Christie. The only difference is the addition of the character of Mabel. A rebellious teen hellbent on becoming a detective, Mabel comes into contact with the great detectives Hercule Poiret and Mrs. Marple.

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Quiz about Fantastic Detective Labyrinth

Fantastic Detective Labyrinth

Fantastic Detective Labyrinth
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MysterySci-Fi

Source:

Manga

Format:

TV

Season:

2007 (Fall)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

25

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Fantastic Detective Labyrinth is a 25-episode-long detective anime. It aired between October 3, 2007, and March 26, 2008. The anime is set in the fictional megalopolis Kyoto. Thirty years before the time of the anime, a massive earthquake reduced the city of Tokyo to rubble.

From this wreckage, the megalopolis Kyoto had emerged. The anime begins with the megalopolis being plagued by mysterious murders. They all seem to have some paranormal reasons behind them. The only person who can stop these murders and solve the mystery behind them is Hyuga Mayuki- a young detective with psychic abilities.

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Quiz about Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace

Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace

Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace
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DramaMysteryPsychological

Source:

Original

Format:

TV

Season:

2015 (Summer)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

11

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Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace is an 11-episode-long detective anime that aired between July 3, 2015, and September 18, 2015. It follows a young boy's entry into the world of detectives. Yoshio Kobayashi is an ordinary middle school student. His life turns upside down when a teacher at his school is found murdered and dismembered.

Narrowed down as the prime suspect in the case, Yoshio must prove his innocence. This is where a high school student who is a sleuthing prodigy comes in to help. With the help of Akechi's extraordinary skills, Yoshio's name is cleared.

The murder mystery draws Yoshio to Akechi and he decides to become the genius's assistant. The young boy is soon introduced to a world full of gruesome crimes and labyrinth-like mysteries.

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Quiz about The Detective Is Already Dead 

The Detective Is Already Dead 

The Detective Is Already Dead 
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ComedyDramaMystery

Source:

Light novel

Format:

TV

Season:

2021 (Summer)

Status:

Finished

Adult:

No

Episodes:

12

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Kimihiko Kimizuka has an uncanny ability to find himself tangled in countless crimes, earning a reputation as a magnet for trouble. Unexpectedly, he is abducted by a group of strangers and forced onto a hijacked plane.

Amidst the pandemonium, Kimizuka encounters Siesta, a mesmerizing silver-haired woman who claims to be a legendary detective. Persuaded by Siesta, Kimizuka reluctantly becomes her assistant, embarking on a global adventure to thwart perilous threats to humanity.

However, tragedy strikes when Siesta unexpectedly passes away after three eventful years together. Devastated, Kimizuka tries to move on, but as he meets new people, he realizes that Siesta's legacy continues to shape his life, forever intertwining their fates.

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