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There is quite a charm to watching detective anime, especially old-school shows that are purely about solving mysteries and, hopefully, proving the authorities wrong about underestimating the main character who solved said mysteries. While watching one detective anime after the other can be quite mentally exhausting, a good mystery is worth the amount of time and emotions that fans invest in them.

There are some detective anime that fans shouldn't miss at any cost. Detective anime from the '90s, 2000s, and 2010s encompass different genres like horror, supernatural, psychological, and comedy. There's a detective anime for everyone out there, and the best part is that all of them have aired, which means viewers can binge-watch all the episodes in one go.

Updated on December 24th, 2023 by Sage Ashford: The popularity of detective anime continues to grow, as fans will never truly get tired of a good mystery. This list has been updated to include more information on some of the best detective anime on the market.

25 Sherlock Hound Is The Classic Detective Courtesy Of Hayao Miyazaki

Sherlock Hound with Watson and Lestrade anime 1986
Sherlock Hound
Mystery
Action
Crime
Adventure

The adventures of the canine detective Sherlock Hound and his loyal companions Dr. Watson, Mrs. Hudson and Inspector Lestrade.

Release Date
November 6, 1986
Creator
Arthur Conan Doyle
Main Genre
Anime
Seasons
1
Studio
RAI, Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Number of Episodes
26
Cast
Taichirô Hirokawa , Yôko Asagami , Chikao Ôtsuka , Hiroshi Masuoka
Directors
Hayao Miyazaki

Streaming:

Amazon Prime, YouTube

MyAnimeList Score:

7.41

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In the ‘80s, tons of anime were based off classic literature. This lead to the creation of Sherlock Hound, a series based on Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, only with everyone in the series turned into dogs. A series aimed at children, the show nevertheless features Sherlock Holmes matching wits against his longtime rival, Moriarty.

Changing everyone into canines is just one of the major changes for Sherlock Hound, though. It also features some great Victorian steampunk elements, often used by Moriarty to pull off his capers. Though it’s aimed at children, it’s still worth a watch to check out one of Hayao Miyazaki’s last times as a director for television.

24 Fuuto Tantei Brings Kamen Rider To The World Of Anime

Fuuto Tantei PI anime cover art 2022
Fuuto Tantei
TV-14
Mystery
Supernatural
Action
Adventure

Small happiness, great misfortune, the town where wind always blows Futo. Shotaro Hidari and Philip work together in Narumi Detective Agency, solving various cases and bringing happiness to the people of this "Windy City".
 

Release Date
August 8, 2022
Creator
Riku Sanjo
Main Genre
Anime
Seasons
1
Studio
Toei
Number of Episodes
12
Cast
Yoshimasa Hosoya , Koki Uchiyama , Akira Sekine , Mikako Komatsu (Japanese) , Daisuke Ono , Makoto Furukawa

Streaming:

Crunchyroll

MyAnimeList Score:

7.32

The world of Tokusatsu crosses over into anime with Fuuto Tantei, an adaptation of the sequel manga for Kamen Rider W. Hidari Shotarou and Philip are the leads of the Narumi Detective Agency, protecting the city of Fuuto from criminals who use thumb drives known as Gaia Memories to transform into monsters known as “Dopants”. Their latest case involves a mysterious woman named Tokime, who has a connection to a new kind of Gaia Memories.

Though it feels weird to have the live-action Kamen Rider franchise brought into the world of anime, Studio Kai makes the world look cooler than ever. This series embraces all the elements that made Kamen Rider W such a beloved series, from its quirky characters to the awesome combat sequences.

23 You're Under Arrest Sees Two Rowdy Traffic Cops Get In Trouble Keeping The Peace

You're under arrest anime cover art with a speeding cop car in the background
You're Under Arrest
Crime
Drama
Comedy
Action

The adventures of two female police officers in modern Japan.

Release Date
October 5, 1996
Creator
Kōsuke Fujishima
Main Genre
Animation
Seasons
3
Studio
Studio Deen
Number of Episodes
101
Cast
Miyu Irino , Sakiko Tamagawa

Streaming:

HIDIVE

MyAnimeList Score:

7.55

In the ‘90s, one of the most successful anime franchises was the adaptation of seinen manga You’re Under Arrest. The story focused on two young policewomen—Natsumi Tsujimoto and Miyuki Kobayakawa—recently partnered together at the Bokuto Precinct.

Of course, not every detective show has to be serious. You’re Under Arrest is just as much a slice-of-life comedy as it is a detective anime. Some episodes focus on relationship shenanigans, while others might feature the ladies on a case tracking down a vigilante who attacks people committing misdemeanors with a bat.

22 Double Decker: Doug & Kirill Forces A New Group Of Detectives To Battle Supercrime

Double Decker Doug and Kirill anime poster 2018
Double Decker! Doug & Kirill
TV-14
Crime
Action

Doug Billingham, a seasoned investigator, is partnered with rookie cop Kirill Vrubel to take the unpredictable synthetic drug, Anthem, off the streets of Lisvalletta with the help of the SEVEN-O Special Crime Investigation Unit.

Release Date
September 30, 2018
Creator
Tomohiro Suzuki
Cast
Chris Guerrero , J. Michael Tatum , Robert McCollum , Vic Mignogna , Jessie James Grelle
Main Genre
Anime
Seasons
1
Studio
Sunrise
Number of Episodes
13

Streaming:

Crunchyroll, Funimation

MyAnimeList Score:

6.82

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Double Decker! Doug & Kirill Is Perfect for Fans Who Want a More Laid-Back Tiger & Bunny
For anime fans looking for something to watch after Tiger & Bunny, Double Decker! Doug & Kirill may be the perfect choice.

Double Decker offers a detective anime with a superpowered twist. The series follows Doug Billingham and Kirill Vrubel, members of the special investigation unit SEVEN-O. SEVEN-O has been uniquely designed to fight a new crime syndicate spreading a drug that can grant superpowers. While Doug and Kirill don’t have much in common, they each share an unmatched passion for the job.

Most detective series tend to go for a more low-key vibe. Double Decker is the complete opposite, with plenty of set piece fight scenes to balance out the mysteries in the series. Viewers who like seeing heroes with tech fighting villains with powers will vibe with Double Decker.

21 Hamatora Combines Superhero Action With Mystery

Hamatora anime poster art featuring detectives Nice and Murasaki
Hamatora
TV-MA
Fantasy
Action
Mystery
Adventure

The detective duo of Nice and Murasaki, otherwise known as "Hamatora," wait again today for work with their friends at a table at Cafe Nowhere that they use as their agency. Suddenly, a job they receive seems to have a weird connection with the serial killer that their police friend, Art is searching for.

Release Date
January 7, 2014
Creator
Yukino Kitajima
Cast
Ryōta Ōsaka , Wataru Hatano , Emiri Kato
Main Genre
Anime
Seasons
2
Studio
NAZ, Lerche
Number of Episodes
24

Streaming:

Crunchyroll

MyAnimeList Score:

7.25

Inspired by DC and Marvel Comics, Hamatora shows what happens if people with powers formed a detective agency instead of a superhero team. In this world, only a few people possess special powers, known as Minimum. Nice and Murasaki are two Minimum Holders that aim to solve crimes in the city of Yokohama. However, when a new case reveals Minimum Holders being murdered, the two find themselves pulled into something deeper than their fledgling agency might be capable of solving.

By now, most people are familiar with the “sylish detective” genre of anime series. However, Hamatora stands head and shoulders above the rest thanks to its lush visuals and more likable characters. It feels a lot like if GetBackers crossed with the X-Men.

20 Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex Explores The Shifting Nature Of Crime In The Future

Ghost In the Shell Stand Alone Complex Anime cover art
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
TV-MA
Science Fiction
Action
Crime

The futuristic adventures of a female cyborg counter intelligence agent and her support team.

Release Date
October 1, 2002
Creator
Kenji Kamiyama
Cast
Atsuko Tanaka , Mary Elizabeth McGlynn , Richard Epcar , Crispin Freeman
Main Genre
Anime
Seasons
2
Studio
Production I.G.
Number of Episodes
52

Streaming:

Funimation

MyAnimeList Score:

8.42

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Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex is a seinen detective anime set in the year 2030, depicting a future where humans have learned to live as cyborgs. Consisting of 52 episodes, the focus was a powerful law enforcement group known as Public Security Section 9, which went after supervillains like an elite hacker and a terrorist called The Laughing Man.

These villains were the root cause of a number of terror, corruption, and cybercrime incidents, and the task force in Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex worked toward solving and catching the culprits behind these high-profile crimes. There is plenty of action blended with mystery in this anime.

19 The File Of Young Kindaichi Sees A Fledgling Detective Tackle Dangerous Crimes

The File of Young Kindaichi anime cover art
The File of Young Kindaichi
Crime
Action
Mystery

Kindaichi Hajime, a lazy, perverted student with an IQ of 180, and the grandson of famous detective Kindaichi Kosuke, is often put into situations where he must discover the killer and their trick.

Release Date
April 7, 1997
Creator
Yōzaburō Kanari
Main Genre
Anime
Seasons
7
Studio
Toei Animation
Number of Episodes
174

IMDb

7.9

MyAnimeList Score:

7.94

Sleuthing runs in the family, as Kindaichi Hajime, grandson of prolific detective Kindaichi Kosuke, uncovers killers and unravels myriad mysteries in The File of Young Kindaichi. Young Kindaichi is known for a number of things, not limited to his extremely high IQ of 180.

Hajime's character is unique, as he is usually a complacent student, but he shows his intelligence when he unmasks terrible serial killers with his friend, Miyuki Nanase. The high school student assists the local homicide inspector on cases, which all have well-thought-out resolutions, and encourages the viewer to join in on the speculation. The secondary subplot of young love adds some dimension.

18 Id: Invaded's Lead Delves Into The Psyche Of Madmen

ID Invaded futuristic anime poster cover art
ID: Invaded
TV-MA
Crime
Thriller
Mystery
Science Fiction

A detective is called upon to solve a murder in a virtual reality world. But how can he manage a case when its rules can and are constantly being changed?

Release Date
January 5, 2020
Creator
Ōtarō Maijō
Cast
Kenjiro Tsuda , Yoshimasa Hosoya , Monica Rial , Jessie James Grelle , Justin Cook , Ayane Sakura
Main Genre
Anime
Seasons
1
Studio
NAZ
Number of Episodes
13

Streaming:

Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu

MyAnimeList Score:

7.83

Id: Invaded combined sci-fi and detective genres to create the brilliant story of Narihisago, a renowned detective who spends his days in prison, going through the "Id Wells" of serial killers. "Id Wells" are a collection of the subconscious fragments of a killer's psyche and are used to track down and delve into the motivations of these criminals, but only by very skilled Well readers.

Narihisago's own daughter had been slaughtered by a serial killer, and her mother took her own life from the pain of her loss. The detective, thus, landed in jail for his crimes, and is torn between killing serial killers himself and helping his colleagues who respect his abilities greatly.

17 Monster Asks A Doctor To Untangle A Twisted Web Of Mysteries

DVD for the anime Monster.
Monster
TV-14
Crime
Drama

Dr. Kenzo Tenma, an elite neurosurgeon, finds his life in utter turmoil after following his conscience to operate on a small boy named Johan.

Release Date
September 28, 2005
Creator
Naoki Urasawa
Cast
Liam O'Brien , Karen Strassman , Richard Epcar , Keith Silverstein
Main Genre
Anime
Seasons
1
Studio
Madhouse
Characters By
Naoki Urasawa
Streaming Service(s)
Netflix

Episodes:

74

MyAnimeList Score:

8.88

Considered a classic detective show, Monster is rife with shocking twists, as viewers follow a neurosurgeon, Dr. Kenzou Tenma, as he gets entangled in a sinister plot after taking a stance about operating on a little boy rather than the mayor, after which all of his enemies start dying.

Tenma is innocent but is hurled into a world of lies, deceit, and riddles as the murders keep happening, and he tries to find out the truth behind the unexplained crimes. The mystery keeps viewers on tenterhooks, and Tenma's backstory is one that plays into solving the whodunnit in Monster.

16 Trickster: Edogawa Ranpo's Boy Detective Group Solve Cases While Discovering The Secret To An Impossible Mission

Trickster anime series cover art Edogawa Ranpo
Trickster
Drama
Mystery

It is the 2030s. The Boy Detectives Club gathers under Kogoro Akechi, the mysterious detective. The group solves cases great and small using their unique skills. 

Release Date
October 4, 2016
Creator
Mantohihi Binta
Cast
J. Michael Tatum , Austin Tindle , Sarah Wiedenheft
Main Genre
Anime
Seasons
1
Studio
TMS Entertainment, Shin-Ei Animation
Number of Episodes
24

Streaming:

Crunchyroll

MyAnimeList Score:

6.25

Trickster is a detective anime that sees the enigmatic Kogoro Akechi set up the Shōnen Tantei-Dan, or Boy Detectives Club. The group solves all kinds of cases, and one day encounters Yoshio Kobayashi, a young immortal boy who wants to die but isn't able to. The Club invites him to join them, and in return, they agree to look for a cure for his immortality.

As they delve deeper into detective life, they also uncover the villain known as the Fiend with Twenty Faces and his connection with Kogoro Akechi. Trickster is full of plot twists and amazing action sequences, with a unique premise to boot.

15 Psycho-Pass Focuses On A Pair Of Detectives Dealing With A Corrupt System

The cast on the Psycho-Pass Poster
Psycho-Pass
TV-MA
Anime
Crime
Science Fiction
Thriller

Believing in humanity and order, policewoman Akane Tsunemori obeys the ruling, computerized, precognitive Sibyl System. But when she faces a criminal mastermind who can elude this perfect system, she questions both Sibyl and herself.

Release Date
October 12, 2012
Creator
Tow Ubukata
Cast
Kana Hanazawa , Takahiro Sakurai
Studio
Production I.G

Streaming:

Tubi, Hulu, Crunchyroll

MyAnimeList Score:

8.34

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Psycho-Pass plays with the concept of good and evil, as well as the reasons why humans react the way they do. The series is told through the eyes of the main character, Akane Tsunemori, with the supporting character Shinya Kogami.

In Psycho-Pass, the Sibyl System measures the biometrics of the human psyche. Sometimes, Sibyl will make what looks like the wrong choice. Detective anime and crime thriller fans alike will enjoy watching the protagonist unravel the corruption of a justice system that has gone too far.

14 Gosick Sees Two Students Solving Crimes In Early 20th Century Europe

Victorique with a pipe and a book in the library Gosick anime
Gosick
TV-MA
Comedy
Drama

Gosick is set in the fictional European country of Sauville in the 1920s. Kazuya Kujo is a transfer student to St. Marguerite Academy, a place where myths and superstitions are abundant. While there he chances upon Victorique, a mysterious, yet highly intelligent girl who spends her days in the seclusion of the library reading its entire content or solving mysteries that the local detectives can't solve.

Release Date
January 7, 2011
Cast
Aoi Yuki , Takuya Eguchi
Main Genre
Anime
Seasons
1
Studio
Bones

Streaming:

Crunchyroll, Funimation

MyAnimeList Score:

8.05

Gosick is a detective anime set during the 1920s. The anime features Victorique de Blois, an intelligent girl who knows how to solve any mystery. She eventually meets Kazuya Kujo, a young boy who left Japan to attend St. Marguerite.

Throughout Gosick, Victorique and Kazuya solve mysteries while a romance blossoms between them. From a murder mystery on a boat to solving a string of serial killing murders, Gosick has a wealth of mystery for detective anime fans. Viewers will want to binge all 24 episodes of this darkly thrilling detective anime.

13 Ghost Hunt's Supernaturally Powered Protagonists Tackle Paranormal Mystery

ghost hunt anime art
Ghost Hunt
TV-14
Supernatural
Anime

A supernatural shōjo anime based on a light novel series written by Fuyumi Ono.

Release Date
October 6, 2003
Creator
Fuyumi Ono
Seasons
1
Production Company
J.C.Staff
Number of Episodes
25
Cast
travis willingham , Cherami Leigh , Todd Haberkorn , Colleen Clinkenbeard , J. Michael Tatum
Main Genre
Anime
Studio
J.C. Staff
Network
TV Tokyo

Streaming:

Crunchyroll

MyAnimeList Score:

7.76

Ghost Hunt is an anime based on the light novel series by Fuyumi Ono. After Mai Taniyama accidentally breaks a camera belonging to the Shibuya Psychic Research Club, she is forced to join them. However, Mai discovers that the club members each have their own supernatural abilities.

Throughout Ghost Hunt, the Shibuya Psychic Research Club solves various mysteries inside and outside their school. The club discovers paranormal activity occurring in no short order, and they must use their spiritual gifts in order to overcome dark threats.

12 The Millionaire Detective Balance: Unlimited Reminds Viewers Even Mysteries Can Be Solved With Enough Money

The Millionaire Detective Balance Unlimited anime poster art
The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITED
TV-14
Crime
Drama

A rich but eccentric detective and a middle-class cop team up to solve cases in Tokyo.

Release Date
April 9, 2020
Creator
Yasutaka Tsutsui
Cast
Mamoru Miyano , Maaya Sakamoto , Daisuke Ono , Ricco Fajardo , Kôzô Shioya , Kent Williams , Luci Christian
Main Genre
Anime
Seasons
1
Studio
CloverWorks
Number of Episodes
11

Release Date:

April 10th, 2020

Episodes:

11

Streaming:

Funimation, Crunchyoll

MyAnimeList Score:

7.52

The Millionaire Detective Balance: Unlimited is a very unusual detective anime. The series follows Daisuke Kambe, a police officer who uses his wealth as an excuse to do anything he wants, and Haru Katou, a detective who does not like Daisuke's attitude and would rather solve problems without spending a lot of money.

Daisuke and Haru's dynamic does not mesh well at all. The Millionaire Detective Balance: Unlimited works well concerning how different their perspectives are, as well as the cases they take on together.

11 B: The Beginning Balances Two Mysteries At Once

B The Beginning Netflix anime poster featuring Koku, Keith, and Lily.
B: The Beginning
TV-MA
Thriller
Mystery
Crime
Drama

In this anime series, scientists hope "new humans" will create universal peace, but they're kidnapped by an evil group with very different plans.

Release Date
March 18, 2021
Creator
Kazuto Nakazawa
Cast
Hiroaki Hirata , Hiroki Touchi , Cristina Valenzuela , Johnny Yong Bosch , Ray Chase , Allegra Clark
Main Genre
Anime
Seasons
2
Studio
Production I.G.
Network
Netflix

Streaming:

Netflix

MyAnimeList Score:

7.17

B: The Beginning has two stories running simultaneously. The first is about a detective who is called back to duty in order to find a dangerous murderer. The other is about supernatural powers and superhumans, making the stakes much higher for everyone involved.

Without giving any spoilers, B: The Beginning contains enough twists and turns in the plot to keep its audiences engaged throughout. Some plot twists may be predictable, but the unexpected twists more than make up for them, and detective anime fans will enjoy them either way.

10 Terror In Resonance Features A Group Of High School Terrorists On The Run From Detectives

Terror in Resonance cast in front of a burning cityscape
Terror in Resonance
TV-14
Crime
Drama
Thriller

Tokyo has been decimated by a terrorist attack, the only clue to the culprit's identity is a bizarre internet video. Two mysterious children form Sphinx, a clandestine entity determined to pull the trigger on this world.

Release Date
July 10, 2014
Creator
Shinichirō Watanabe
Cast
Kaito Ishikawa , Soma Saito , Aaron Dismuke , Atsumi Tanezaki , Robert McCollum , Megumi Han
Main Genre
Anime
Seasons
1
Studio
MAPPA
Number of Episodes
11

Streaming:

Crunchyroll, Funimation

MyAnimeList Score:

8.09

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Terror In Resonance is a unique detective anime. It is set in an alternate timeline where two young boys, named Twelve and Nine, commit terrorist activities in order to gain the attention of the public as well as the authorities. Surprisingly, these two boys are the show's main leads, and a large portion of the anime is about the cat-and-mouse games that happen between them and one particular police detective, Shibazaki.

A lot of clues are dropped and solved in Terror In Resonance, and many of them have their origins in Greek mythology. Detective anime fans will wonder why two young boys are destroying their own city. It's worth every moment exploring their secrets.

9 Hyouka Merges Detectives With The Slice Of Life Genre

Hyouka anime characters walking along a fence in school gear
Hyouka
TV-14
Mystery
Drama
Comedy

Hyouka centers on Oreki Hotarou and his life in the Classic Literature Club. His mundane world is flipped upside down as they begin to solve various mysteries.

Release Date
April 22, 2012
Creator
Shoji Gatoh
Cast
Yuichi Nakamura , Adam Gibbs , Daisuke Sakaguchi , Aoi Yuki , Caitlin Glass
Main Genre
Animation
Seasons
1 Season
Studio
Kyoto Animation
Number of Episodes
23 Episodes

Streaming:

Crunchyroll, Funimation

MyAnimeList Score:

8.07

Hyouka is a slice-of-life-detective anime that features four young high school students, with the eternally bored Oreki and the eternally curious Chitanda playing the main leads. These two and their best friends are part of their school's Classics Club, and Oreki is dragged into solving one mystery after the other, beginning with the origins of their 45-year-old school club.

It is quite refreshing to see Hyouka's characters break their molds. Every one of them brings forward a mystery to be solved, and all of them serve important functions in every episode.

8 Psychic Detective Yakumo Sees Psychic Leads To Solve Mysteries To Help Souls Pass On

Psychic Detective Yakumo anime cover art 2010
Psychic Detective Yakumo
TV-14
Mystery
Thriller
Drama

In order to help a friend possessed by a spirit, Ozawa Haruka knocks on the door of her university's movie research association. There she meets Saitou Yakumo, a rude, unkempt young man with a red left eye, who is said to have spiritual powers. At first Haruka is skeptical, but she comes to believe him when he conveys messages from her older sister, who died when she was a child. Together, they work to shed light on the terrifying events happening at their university.

Release Date
October 3, 2010
Creator
Manabu Kaminaga
Cast
Daisuke Ono , Hiroki Touchi , Ryôka Yuzuki , Megumi Toyoguchi
Main Genre
Anime
Seasons
1
Studio
Bee Train
Franchise
Psychic Detective Yakumo
Number of Episodes
13

​​​​​​​

IMDb

6.6

MyAnimeList Score:

7.30

Shinrei Tantei Yakumo features Yakumo, a young boy who has a cursed red eye. This eye allows him to communicate with the dead, and it becomes his job to help them cross over to the other side. The series is largely episodic in nature, but it still manages to retain an overarching conflict among the main characters.

Shinrei Tantei Yakumo's animation is quite average, but its music more than makes up for it. With an excellent script, a complex plot, and character motivations that make one think, Shinrei Tantei Yakumo is perfect for lovers of old-style detective anime.

7 Black Butler Reveals How Far One Child Will Go To Solve The Mystery Around His Family

The anime poster for Black Butler.
Black Butler
TV-14
Action

Ciel Phantomhive takes care of the many unsettling events in Victorian England. Aided by Sebastian Michaelis, his loyal butler with seemingly inhuman abilities. But is there more to this black-clad butler than meets the eye?

Release Date
October 3, 2008
Creator
Yana Toboso
Cast
J. Michael Tatum , Brina Palencia , Michael C. Pizzuto , Monica Rial , Jason Liebrecht , Ian Sinclair , Gloria Ansell , Jerry Jewell , Daniel Fredrick , R. Bruce Elliott , Cherami Leigh
Main Genre
Action
Seasons
3
Studio
A-1 Pictures
Franchise
Black Butler
Characters By
Yana Toboso
Main Characters
Sebastian Michaelis, Ciel Phantomhive
Number of Episodes
36 + 7 OVA

Streaming:

Funimation, Hulu

MyAnimeList Score:

7.66

Black Butler isn't an anime that immediately comes to mind when one says "detective series," mostly because the show's tagged as a mystery, historical, and shonen, among others. On the surface, Black Butler is about young Ciel, who promises to give his soul to the demon Sebastian in return for finding and punishing the people behind his family's murder.

Scratch the surface a little more, and one will see this human boy-demon butler duo solving mystery upon mystery, along with various sidekicks. In fact, its 2018 murder-mystery sequel, Book of Atlantic, had one of the most unexpected plot twists in the entirety of the anime series.

6 Erased's Protagonist Solves A Deadly Case Through Time Travel

Erased anime with Satoru sitting determined and alert in the hideout
Erased
TV-14
Crime
Drama

29-year-old Satoru Fujinuma is sent back in time 18 years to prevent the events leading to his mother's death, which began with a series of kidnappings while he was in 5th grade.

Release Date
January 8, 2016
Creator
Kei Sanbe
Cast
Minami Takayama , Tao Tsuchiya
Main Genre
Anime
Seasons
1
Number of Episodes
12

Streaming:

Crunchyroll, Hulu

MyAnimeList Score:

8.30

More popularly known as Erased in English, Boku Dake Ga Inai Machi revolves around the uneventful life of 29-year-old Satoru Fujinuma. On the surface, he's a simple pizza delivery boy, but no one knows he possesses the Revival ability — the ability to travel up to five minutes back in time. This ability activates whenever he's in danger, and he can never control it.

However, in Erased's first episode, Satoru is accused of killing his own mother. His Revival ability is triggered, but this time, he travels back 11 years. Now, he's in the body of a child, and he must find a way to save his mother, as well as find the real murderer.