Something for Sherlock Holmes fans.
Detective stories have always been popular among fans of various types of media, and otakus are no exception.
So if you’re looking for some really great detective anime, too, this small list is for you.
- Moriarty the Patriot (Yuukoku no Moriarty) (2020)
If you love reading the stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, and you’ve already seen all episodes of BBC Sherlock at least a couple of times, then it’s time to see some familiar characters in an anime.
Moriarty the Patriot is another take on this famous franchise, but this time you won’t be following the good guy, no, Sherlock is not the star in this anime. Moriarty becomes the main protagonist and tries to destroy the corrupt structure of society.
MAL score: 8.1
- Hyouka (2012)
Although this series is also a slice-of-life one, don’t worry, there will be plenty of detective elements and exploration of the complexities of human nature.
Houtarou Oreki is a high school student who joins the Classic Literature Club at the request of his sister to save it from being abolished. Alongside other members of the club, he solves various mysteries and puzzles that follow them in their daily lives.
MAL score: 8.07
- Summer Time Rendering (2022)
After learning the news of his friend’s death, Shinpei comes back to his hometown. The girl, Ushio, is said to have drowned, but when Shinpei arrives in town and sees the girl’s corpse, he notices strangle marks around her throat.
As he faces more and more secrets and mysteries surrounding his friend’s death, Shinpei uncovers a dark and intricate web of lies, betrayals, and hidden truths that have long haunted the town.
MAL score: 8.49
- The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITED (Fugou Keiji: Balance:Unlimited) (2020)
Daisuke Kanbe is an extraordinarily wealthy eccentric detective with a keen eye for solving crimes. Teaming up with the more down-to-earth detective Haru Kato who values justice above all else, Daisuke works on a series of high-profile cases.
Due to being polar opposites, the two don’t always see eye to eye. But they have no choice but to work together and deal with their differences.
MAL score: 7.52
- Psycho-Pass (2012)
Society is ruled by Psycho-Pass, a powerful system that monitors and controls individuals' mental states and likelihood to commit crimes.
Akane Tsunemori is a young inspector who is eager to bring justice to this world and who investigates various cases involving individuals with dangerously high crime coefficients.
As she delves deeper into the dark world of crime, she begins to realize that the Psycho-Pass system might not be the answer to all the prayers, but a dangerous thing capable of being corrupted as well.
MAL score: 8.33