Anime: the best Mystery titles

Anime in the “Mystery” genre by popularity (at least 50 TMDB votes), with the top rated titles, the latest releases and where to watch them online in the United States.

127TV shows listed
8.0/10average rating of the most popular
8.7/10highest rated: The Apothecary Diaries
Animationmost frequently associated genre

The top rated « Mystery » TV shows

Series8.7The Apothecary Diaries2023 · Animation

Series8.6Death Note2006 · Animation

Series8.6Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun2020 · Animation

Series8.6Banana Fish2018 · Animation

Series8.5Monster2004 · Animation

Series8.5Steins;Gate2011 · Animation

Series8.5ERASED2016 · Animation

Series8.4Classroom of the Elite2017 · Animation

Series8.4BEASTARS2019 · Animation

Series8.3SCHOOL-LIVE!2015 · Animation

Latest releases

Series8.2BLACK TORCH2026 · Animation

Series6.7The Drops of God2026 · Animation

Series8.9MAO2026 · Animation

Series5.2Killed Again, Mr. Detective.2026 · Animation

Series5.0Petals of Reincarnation2026 · Action & Adventure

Series7.7Kaya-chan Isn't Scary2026 · Animation

Series7.4The Holy Grail of Eris2026 · Animation

Series6.5The Case Book of Arne2026 · Animation

SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table poster

Series6.8SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table2026 · Animation

Series8.0GNOSIA2025 · Animation

Plus-sized Misadventures in Love! poster

Series7.4Plus-sized Misadventures in Love!2025 · Animation

Series7.5SANDA2025 · Animation

Series6.6Shabake2025 · Animation

Series7.0Cat's Eye2025 · Animation

Series7.7Tougen Anki2025 · Animation

KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION poster

Series5.4KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION2025 · Animation

Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole poster

Series7.7Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole2025 · Animation

Series8.2The Summer Hikaru Died2025 · Animation

Series4.59-nine- Ruler's Crown2025 · Animation

The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries poster

Series7.6The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries2025 · Animation

Most popular

Series8.7The Apothecary Diaries2023 · Animation

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- poster

Series8.1Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-2016 · Animation

Series8.0Case Closed1996 · Animation

Series8.5Monster2004 · Animation

Series8.1Monogatari2009 · Animation

Series8.4Classroom of the Elite2017 · Animation

Series7.5A Certain Magical Index2008 · Animation

Series8.6Death Note2006 · Animation

Series7.8Black Butler2008 · Animation

Series8.2Bungo Stray Dogs2016 · Animation

Series7.2Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW2020 · Animation

Series8.1Tower of God2020 · Animation

Series7.6Durarara!!2010 · Action & Adventure

Series7.9Blue Exorcist2011 · Animation

Series7.3Godzilla Singular Point2021 · Animation

Series8.4BEASTARS2019 · Animation

Series7.7Higurashi: When They Cry2006 · Animation

Series7.7Tougen Anki2025 · Animation

Series8.6Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun2020 · Animation

Series7.8City Hunter1987 · Action & Adventure

About « Mystery » TV shows

The “Mystery” genre includes 127 TV shows listed on TMDB with at least 50 user votes. The most popular right now are The Apothecary Diaries (2023), Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- (2016) and Case Closed (1996).

The top rated « Mystery » TV shows include The Apothecary Diaries (2023, 8.7/10), Death Note (2006, 8.6/10) and Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun (2020, 8.6/10). This ranking covers works released from 1998 to 2023. The genre’s 20 most popular TV shows have an average rating of 8.0/10.

« Mystery » TV shows are often also classified as « Animation », « Drama » and « Sci-Fi & Fantasy ». Latest releases in the genre: BLACK TORCH (July 4, 2026), The Drops of God (April 10, 2026) and MAO (April 4, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

What are the best « Mystery » TV shows?

According to TMDB user ratings: The Apothecary Diaries (2023, 8.7/10), Death Note (2006, 8.6/10), Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun (2020, 8.6/10), Banana Fish (2018, 8.6/10) and Monster (2004, 8.5/10).

What « Mystery » TV shows should I watch right now?

The most popular right now are The Apothecary Diaries (2023, 8.7/10), Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- (2016, 8.1/10), Case Closed (1996, 8.0/10), Monster (2004, 8.5/10) and Monogatari (2009, 8.1/10).

What are the latest « Mystery » TV shows?

The most recent releases are BLACK TORCH (July 4, 2026), The Drops of God (April 10, 2026), MAO (April 4, 2026), Killed Again, Mr. Detective. (April 3, 2026) and Petals of Reincarnation (April 3, 2026).

Where to watch « Mystery » TV shows online?

Each title page lists the platforms offering the title in the United States (subscription, rental, purchase), according to JustWatch. You can also browse TV shows by platform.