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What are the best mystery anime?
Why do fans actually watch anime shows? Probably to just enjoy some downtime and relax, right? After all, what better feeling is there than watching full-blown high-octane superhero battles that last for multiple episodes? While this is indeed entertaining, there is another path in anime that has been less taken. The mystery anime genre has had its share of loyal fans. Those who want a break from the vanilla-infested themes and earth-destroying plots can all agree that being trapped in suspense-filled titles can be just as entertaining. Whether your new favorite mystery anime presents its plot through supernatural forces, murder cases, or simple drama twists, secrets in anime usually lie on the better end of the spectrum. After all, there is more to mystery and detective anime than Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Cristie.
Looking for a possible mystery anime to watch can be a daunting task. After all, they have branched out into a lot of sub-genres. It is just noteworthy that these shows are often the most thrilling and suspenseful entries in the medium. So if you are the type of anime fan who loves to dwell in the unknown or solve unfathomable cases, branching out from your comfort zone may be a choice. Why not challenge your mind into watching these shows that require you to meticulously think and resort into problem-solving while still being entertained. If you get stuck up in the middle of a series thinking what could be happening, there's no need to panic. Remember, you're watching a mystery anime and you're supposed to be confused. In this list, we have some of the best mystery anime that you can watch right now!
Terror in Resonance
Terror in Resonance (Zankyou no Terror) tells the story of Nine and Twelve, the two boys behind the masked figures of Sphinx. They should not exist, yet they stand strong in a world of deception and secrets while they make the city fall around them, all in the hopes of burying their own tragic truth.
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Did you know that Japan honors detective fiction literature every year? The Mystery Writers of Japan Awards are presented every year by the Mystery Writers of Japan beginning in 1948. They award the Edogawa Rampo Prize to that year’s best mystery. It is an award similar to the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Allan Poe Award. The Rampo Prize honors the best critical/biographical work in the crime/detective genre published the previous year. Japanese detective fiction is a popular genre of Japanese literature. It is generally called "Suiri sh?setsu" in Japan. Edogawa Rampo is the first Japanese modern mystery writer and the founder of the Detective Story Club. He gained his fame in the early 1920s when he began to bring to the genre many bizarre elements. This genre was partly influenced by elements of Western literature.
After World War II, the detective fiction genre was renamed deductive reasoning fiction. This is seen as the predecessor of the mystery genre. Today, the mystery genre has gained a lot of popularity. It also has included non-fictional stories and more realistic elements. There have been different variations such as horror mystery anime, thriller anime, and supernatural anime. It has also been a predominant genre in anime. There are different mystery anime shows and mangas that have been published in Japan. A lot of these have been translated into English for Western audiences. You can watch these mystery anime in different websites available.
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- #1April 25, 2019"I'm a huge fan of American mystery series that's why I gave this anime a try because they say it has good action mystery plot and the reviews are 100% true! Durarara has a very unique and interesting storyline. The first few episodes were a little slow but the rest of the episodes made up for it"
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Durarara!! - #2April 25, 2019"I swear Japan has the smartest most creative writers in the entire world! The stories from their manga and animes are just mind-blowingly entertaining and one great proof is Psycho-Pass 💪 The futuristic story and the characters' roles 😍"
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Psycho-Pass - #3September 18, 2019"One of the best mystery anime that i have watched aside from being categorized as a sci-fi comedy anime. But tbh the first time I watched it I just thought it was pretty good but when I watched it for the second time it was much better."
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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - #4September 18, 2019"JSYK the Garden of Sinners' story is in the same world as Fate/Stay series but not with the characters more like in mages and the supernatural stufff. Anyway, don't miss out on this anime. Definitely one of the best mystery anime!"
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The Garden of Sinners - #5September 18, 2019"If you think Made in Abyss is for kids. You're wrong! This is a bout a girl and a robot boy toy who have decided to travel down the abyss. I also want to point out that there were scenes that left me speechless and dumstruck."
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Made in Abyss - #6April 25, 2019"Detective Conan is the real definition of Mystery! They will really have you guessing for every crime that took place. I also like how realistic the featured cases are and once it's solved you'll feel that sense of relief."
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Detective Conan - #7September 18, 2019"It is hard to explain how well made this mystery anime was without spoilers. I won't talk about its plot nor the characters. But I have to say that there were plenty of twists that blindsided me entirely."
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The Promised Neverland - #8March 2, 2019"Aside from being mysterious, I feel like Death Parade is more of a dark anime. I really hesitated to watch it at first but it was sort of cool so it's still a good mystery anime"
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Death Parade - #9September 18, 2019"The story fo Terror in Resonance is quite enthralling and enjoyable. I even got attched with the main characters all throughout its roller coaster plot."
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Terror in Resonance - #10April 25, 2019"This anime has the perfect blend of drama, action, and mystery ❤️️ I was attached with the characters as soon as I finished the first episode"
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Future Diary - #11March 2, 2019"The out of order episodes is not my thing. My friends did watch this and they say it's quite a mysterious anime though"
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Baccano! - #12August 8, 2018"When I first watched the episode 1, Akira is really a mysterious guy. I guess that's why I was hooked into this anime."
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Eden of the East - #13September 18, 2019"Nearly perfect wholesome mystery themed anime! It's just disappointing that this series has ended. I wanted more eh"
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Hyouka - #14August 8, 2018"Solving cases with some romance from the characters? You should check this out."
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Gosick - #15August 8, 2018"Woah! That kind of town is just... that is where the mystery started."
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| Rank | Answers | Type | Votes | Price |
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| 1 | Durarara!! | TV Shows | 20 | Paid |
| 2 | Erased | TV Shows | 17 | Paid |
| 3 | Made in Abyss | TV Shows | 9 | Paid |
| 4 | The Promised Neverland | TV Shows | 7 | Paid |
| 5 | Hyouka | TV Shows | 7 | Paid |
| 6 | The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya | TV Shows | 7 | Paid |
| 7 | The Garden of Sinners | TV Shows | 6 | Paid |
| 8 | Death Parade | TV Shows | 6 | Paid |
| 9 | Detective Conan | TV Shows | 6 | Paid |
| 10 | Gosick | TV Shows | 6 | Paid |