Best Mystery Anime of 2022

After the death of his parents, Shinpei Ajiro grew up with the Kofune family and their daughters, Mio and Ushio. He later left his home island to study in Tokyo, but returns when Ushio tragically drowns while trying to save a little girl. At her funeral, his best friend tells him about bruises found around Ushio’s neck, raising questions about the true cause of her death. Believing a murder may have occurred, Shinpei starts reexamining recent events, yet strange occurrences only keep happening. People vanish, and other unexplainable events lead Mio to remember an old folktale about beings called “Shadows” that might not be mere fiction. According to legend, meeting one’s Shadow foretells that person’s imminent death. Confronting the dark side of Hitogashima Island, Shinpei fights against his grim destiny in order to carry out Ushio’s last wish—to protect Mio.

Having survived the brutal trials of Idofront, Riko now holds a White Whistle, granting her passage into the Abyss's sixth layer—the Capital of the Unreturned. Together with Reg and Nanachi, Riko begins exploring this uncharted territory, where the ruins of the promised Golden City lie. As the trio adjusts to the harsh surroundings, they soon encounter dangerous creatures and treacherous terrain. Their journey leads them to a village inhabited by strange beings called "hollows." Despite the unsettling atmosphere that greets them, the three press onward to uncover the secrets of the settlement and the forgotten legacies of adventurers who once descended into the unexplored Abyss's horrors.

Vanitas and Noé Archiviste travel to Gévaudan in pursuit of the "Beast," a massive wolf-like creature responsible for hundreds of deaths. Believing the Beast to be a vampire afflicted with a curse, Vanitas intends to heal it using the power of his grimoire. During their journey, the two become separated and are suddenly transported back in time—arriving at the very moment the Beast lurks in the forest. After clashing with the enormous wolf and a vampire hunter, Vanitas decides to join forces with Jeanne to locate Noé. Though they are allies, Jeanne's mission directly opposes Vanitas's, as she has been ordered to kill the Beast—suspecting it might be someone from her past. Meanwhile, a gravely injured Noé is taken in by the enigmatic Chloé d'Apchier and her servant. Like Noé, Chloé is a vampire whose existence has been hidden from the public. She has acted as a guardian for future generations and once sought a way to regain her humanity. While Noé appreciates Chloé's hospitality, he remains unaware that she may be aligned with forces far more perilous than the Beast itself.

Following the debut's conclusion, Kate and her Doll Emilico have taken up residence in the Shadows House. Yet, they remain under constant watch by the Star Bearers, an elite group overseeing the children's wing. To break free from their surveillance and the grim methods used to enforce loyalty, Kate and Emilico must carefully choose whom to trust and strive to become Star Bearers themselves. Meanwhile, the Star Bearers face their own troubles. A mysterious figure in a robe, called "Master Robe," has infiltrated and wanders the children's wing. Initially seen as harmless, Master Robe becomes linked to escalating incidents that endanger the Dolls' lives. To boost her standing, Kate decides to unravel the mystery on her own. However, with scant clues and numerous suspects, tracking down Master Robe and uncovering their motive for attacking the mansion proves far more difficult than she anticipated.

Within the imperial court, one figure is both dreaded and deeply respected: the Raven Consort, Ryuu Jusetsu. Secluded in her ink-black palace and kept apart from the emperor, she is the focus of endless speculation. Rumors claim she wields supernatural powers, capable of fulfilling any request—whether retrieving lost objects or laying curses. Some whisper she is an immortal sage, while others fear she is a terrifying ghost. Yet Jusetsu remains unmoved by such talk, preferring the peace of her own company. That tranquility is shattered when Emperor Ka Koushun bursts into her domain, seeking her aid with a mysterious matter. The emperor's plea forces Jusetsu to leave her palace for the very first time. Though Ka Koushun's constant visits irritate her immensely, she cannot bring herself to refuse him. The words of her predecessor echo in her mind: the Raven Consort is fated to remain eternally alone, never yearning for anything. Nonetheless, Jusetsu begins to form her first real connection when she asks Jiujiu, a naive and curious palace girl, to become her sole attendant. Together, they start answering the pleas of those within the palace. But hidden dangers lurk beyond her walls, and drawing too much attention may force Jusetsu to confront a past she would rather leave buried.

Shoutarou Hidari, a tough private eye from the Narumi Detective Agency, dedicates himself to maintaining Fuuto's tranquility alongside his sharp-witted partner, Philip. One night, Shoutarou crosses paths with a mysterious woman named Tokime, who quickly becomes tied to a string of thefts and murders. His inquiries reveal that people are using "Gaia Memories"—data-packed memory sticks resembling thumb drives—to transform into dangerous monsters called "Dopants." Although the detective duo previously neutralized most of these Gaia users, some remain active, endangering the public. Once again, Shoutarou and Philip, themselves Gaia users for justice, must fight as Kamen Rider W—Fuuto's legendary protector—to wipe out the Dopant threat. In the process, they must uncover Tokime's true nature and face a past they thought was long behind them.

Located in Tokyo Bay, the 24th Ward is a special jurisdiction where the Hazard Cast surveillance system ensures public safety by predicting accidents and aiding victims. Yet, the system cannot determine the specific nature of these incidents or stop them from occurring. Ran Akagi, Kouki Suidou, and Shuuta Aoi, a trio of friends known as "RGB" for their hair colors, witnessed the limits of this protection when Suidou’s sister, Asami, died in a high school fire. A year later, Shuuta is consumed by guilt for not saving her, Ran strives to become a renowned street artist, and Kouki serves in the Hazard Cast intervention unit. During a memorial for the fire victims, the RGB trio receives strange phone calls showing images of the future and presenting them with two terrible choices. Unwilling to accept fate, they confront this mystery, initiating a series of harsh dilemmas they must navigate to safeguard the 24th Ward and its inhabitants.

On a sweltering summer afternoon in Kyoto, a college student heads toward his residence, hoping to escape the heat by switching on the air conditioner. However, his plans are instantly derailed when Ozu accidentally spills soda on the remote control. With the cooling device now useless, he and his peers are forced to endure the brutal August temperatures. Just as despair sets in, the group discovers a genuine time machine hidden in their storage closet. Ignoring the potential dangers, they resolve to journey back in time to retrieve the remote before Ozu ruins it. Instead, they find themselves thrust into an unexpected and chaotic adventure.

This anime adapts the spin-off manga Meitantei Conan: Zero no Tea Time and follows the triple agent as he tries to keep all his different roles under control.

This anime adapts the spin-off manga Meitantei Conan: Hannin no Hanzawa-san, which centers on the black-silhouetted culprit figures appearing in Detective Conan mysteries.

Satake Hirofumi sits on death row, convicted of murdering his fiancée. He is also an "Undeadman," having endured countless life-threatening ordeals. This draws the attention of the "Human Crazy University," a research organization dedicated to studying real-world miraculous phenomena and the individuals caught up in them. As a test subject, Satake shares his memories of an immortal yet miserable existence. What drove him to kill his fiancée? The answer soon unveils a far-reaching conspiracy.

Sixth season of Oshiri Tantei.