Best Mystery Anime of 2021

Emma, Ray, and the other older children have fled Grace Field House, yet relentless demons continue their pursuit, making the quest for freedom arduous. Venturing into a perilous wilderness, the group clings to hope, relying on the books of William Minerva. These volumes contain encrypted hints about the world beyond the farm, assisting them in rationing their scarce supplies. As their hunters draw nearer, the children encounter their most formidable obstacle to date. In The Promised Neverland Season 2, the young ones battle to endure in a cruel and alien landscape, seeking a sanctuary where they might finally find a place to belong.

Devoted his entire life to the organization that raised him, the world's greatest assassin is ultimately betrayed and killed by that very group. Burdened by lingering regrets, he encounters a goddess who admires his abilities. She grants him a second chance in a fantasy world filled with magic and combat, entrusting him with a crucial mission: eliminate the hero destined to bring ruin upon this world. Reborn as Lugh Tuatha Dé, the heir to a noble lineage of assassins serving the Alvan Kingdom, he trains under his father, learning techniques that differ from his previous lethal methods. As he hones his other skills and forms new bonds, Lugh remains keenly aware of his current limitations. To fulfill his sacred duty, he must achieve ultimate mastery to overcome his formidable foe.

Born during a blue moon and cast out by his vampire kin, Vanitas was left to wallow in fear and grief. Legend states he authored the infamous "Book of Vanitas" to exact revenge upon the vampires of the crimson moon. In 19th century Paris, Noé Archiviste embarks on a quest to locate this legendary tome. While aboard an airship, Noé is saved from a vampire assault by an eccentric doctor also named Vanitas, who possesses the very book Noé seeks. Ironically, this self-styled vampire specialist is actually human, having inherited both the name and the book from his mentor, the original Vanitas. As peculiar events transpire during the Charlatan's Parade, the doctor's power to restore vampires to sanity by revealing their true names becomes essential.

In Odd Taxi, Hiroshi Odokawa, a walrus known for his blunt and quirky demeanor, lives an unassuming life working as a taxi driver. While on duty, he picks up a diverse array of passengers, including Taichi Kabasawa, an unemployed man chasing online stardom; Miho Shirakawa, a nurse shrouded in mystery; the struggling comedy duo Homo Sapiens; and Dobu, a well-known troublemaker. Odokawa's daily rhythm is shattered when he becomes entangled in the investigation of a missing girl, a situation that draws the attention of the yakuza and two corrupt police officers who begin to pursue him.

In the world of "Link Click," a photograph is said to harbor countless hidden secrets instead of simply capturing a moment. Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang, two friends running a small shop named "Time Photo Studio," provide a unique service. By utilizing their special power to step inside photographs, they fully immerse themselves in the images submitted by clients to carry out specific requests. Viewing the scene through the photographer's eyes, they revisit the circumstances surrounding the photo and strive to fulfill the client's desires. However, every entry into a photograph carries significant danger. Even a single error can alter the photographer's future and potentially trigger a chain reaction of further changes. As the situations they face within these photos become increasingly personal, they must summon all their resolve to set aside their emotions and focus on completing their mission.

In the series Kemono Jihen, Kohachi Inugami, a private detective who handles cases involving the supernatural, is summoned to a remote farming village by an innkeeper to investigate strange incidents where livestock are found either rotting or torn apart. When he arrives, Inugami notices an unusual boy working in the fields, a child the villagers avoid and call "Dorotabou" because of his strong smell. Surprised by the attention from an adult, Dorotabou is caught off guard. Intrigued, Inugami decides to involve Dorotabou in the investigation despite the villagers' objections. As they work together, Dorotabou discovers a hidden world where Kemono—beast-like beings—live alongside humans, a finding that gives his otherwise empty existence a new sense of purpose.

In "The Detective Is Already Dead," Kimihiko Kimizuka keeps getting caught up in criminal incidents against his own wishes. His life is thrown into chaos when he is kidnapped and placed on a hijacked plane. During this crisis, he encounters Siesta, a mysterious silver-haired woman who single-handedly resolves the situation. Siesta, who reveals herself as a legendary detective, asks Kimihiko to become her partner. Though he initially refuses, her persistent persuasion eventually leads him to join her on a worldwide journey to confront various threats to humanity. Three years of thrilling and joyful adventures come to an abrupt end when Siesta unexpectedly dies. Heartbroken, Kimihiko tries to erase all memories of her, but as he interacts with new people, he realizes that Siesta's influence on his life remains unforgettable.

At sixteen, Yuri Honjou sees a gruesome killing with an axe, which makes her run into an empty building where all the ways out mysteriously close shut after her. Scared and by herself, she goes up to the roof and finds a strange scene of empty tall buildings spreading without end around her. With no chance left, Yuri decides to keep going and find her brother, who she finds out is also stuck in this odd world. But, killers wearing masks who enjoy pain and murder might stop her journey before it starts.

Thirty-six students and their school are suddenly transported into an infinite void. As some of them start manifesting supernatural abilities, a divide grows among the group, driven by a sense of alienation. The student council attempts to enforce order, but the empowered students push back against the rigid control. In the midst of this conflict, they learn that this strange dimension has its own set of rules essential for survival. When one student takes a bold action, the school shifts to yet another dimension. To cope with the trials and conditions of each new world, the students must uncover the truth behind their predicament and find a way back to their original world.

In Great Britain, rumors of a "Lord of Crime" spread, referring to a mastermind responsible for bringing down many corrupt nobles. The true identity of this figure is actually a trio: William James Moriarty and his siblings, Louis and Albert. Their goal is to eliminate corruption and build a more just society, even if it means committing crimes. Sherlock Holmes and his associate, Dr. John H. Watson, are determined to stop them. A dangerous battle of wits unfolds, with the Moriarty siblings and Sherlock engaging in a high-stakes game of strategy and deception. Unbeknownst to Sherlock, his cunning opponent is closer than he realizes. Irene Adler, known for her intelligence and beauty, finds herself at the center of this conflict. Caught in a scandal involving sensitive documents that could destabilize the British Empire, Irene faces a potentially deadly situation. The question remains: will she be saved, or is her fate sealed?

In the secluded mountains, far from human civilization, lives the noble Shadows family, distinguished by their black forms and the soot they emit when upset. Each Shadow child, upon nearing adulthood, receives a Living Doll—a companion and substitute for the facial features they lack due to their dark appearance. Emilico, a lively new Doll, is assigned to the gentle-mannered Shadow named Kate. Though their personalities differ greatly, Emilico dedicates herself to serving her master's every need. As Emilico gains insight into her responsibilities and encounters other Dolls and their masters, she starts to piece together the enigma of her own purpose. One of the core rules for Dolls is "Do not concern yourself with minor issues." Yet, how can the inquisitive Emilico overlook the profound mysteries concealed within the Shadows House?

In the hidden realm known as the "Otherworld," countless dangerous beings lurk in a desolate yet mesmerizing environment. Accessible only through unpredictable portals, such as concealed elevators or shrine gates, this perilous dimension remains unknown to most. Following a frightening confrontation with an entity from the Otherworld, Sorawo Kamikoshi is left pondering whether to persist or surrender to despair. Concurrently, Toriko Nishina ventures into the Otherworld in search of her missing friend, Satsuki. Their paths cross, and a bond forms between Sorawo and Toriko as they travel between the real world and the Otherworld, gathering all information about this mysterious dimension. With their frequent trips back and forth, both of their bodies gradually become eroded by the Otherworld, preparing them for the many horrors to come, while also pushing them toward their respective goals.

In the peaceful village of Hinamizawa, Rika Furude and Satoko Houjou have been inseparable since childhood, sharing countless happy moments with their close group of friends. As they grow older, Rika sets her sights on pursuing her dreams, hoping Satoko will accompany her on this path. Despite her own doubts, Satoko chooses to support Rika's ambitions. However, reaching these goals creates a rift between them. Rika thrives in her new surroundings, making new friends, while Satoko feels progressively more alone. Overcome by nostalgia for the simpler days in Hinamizawa, Satoko sinks into a profound sense of loss, yearning for things to return to how they used to be. At her lowest point, a meeting with a supernatural being changes Satoko's outlook, uncovering hidden truths about Rika. Driven by these revelations, Satoko begins a mission to reclaim the future she desires, no matter the cost.

In "Pretty Boy Detective Club," Mayumi Doujima makes a pact with her parents: if she cannot find a specific star she saw years ago before her fourteenth birthday, she must give up her dream of becoming an astronaut. Manabu Soutouin, an unusual individual, overhears her predicament and offers to help her locate the star with the help of the enigmatic Pretty Boy Detective Club at Yubiwa Academy. The club's motto is straightforward but distinctive: "Be pretty, be a boy, and be a detective!" Mayumi has a remarkable talent for noticing things that others miss, thanks to her exceptional eyesight, which enables her to detect subtle details like distant figures and hidden dangers. As their search for the elusive star takes unexpected turns, the Pretty Boy Detective Club finds themselves caught up in a much larger mystery than they first expected.

In the first season of B: The Beginning, two men confronted their pasts at great personal cost. Detective Keith Flick struggled with his own demons and ultimately uncovered the hidden truths about the Kingdom of Cremona. Meanwhile, the mutant prodigy Koku reunited with a precious memory from his lost childhood. Several months after these chaotic events, the world seems to have returned to normal. Keith returns to the Royal Police to pursue his own investigations, and Koku along with Yuna strive for a regular and peaceful life. However, the repercussions of the Jaula Blanca experiments persist, as Koku discovers when his supposedly deceased lab partner Kirisame reappears.

Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji come across a stone marker reading "Yi City" while traveling through a desolate rural area. As they investigate the mystery of the cursed severed arm, they enter the abandoned city to find more clues. Their inquiry takes a turn when an unidentified cultivator appears, leading them to uncover a conspiracy threatening the entire cultivation realm. The situation worsens when they learn of Jin Guangyao, the respected leader of the Lanling Jin Sect, being involved. As Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji piece together the complex web of deceit woven into cultivation history, their friends and allies begin to question their motives. Facing widespread suspicion, Wei Wuxian must clear his reputation as a supposed diabolical sorcerer and restore trust in his efforts to save the cultivation world from the hidden evil that plagues it.

Dr. Ramune hardly resembles a conventional doctor—he's known for his brusque demeanor and apparent laziness. However, when patients show up with strange and unexplainable ailments, his genuine skill emerges. He has a supernatural insight that enables him to identify and treat all sorts of odd conditions, like a student whose fingers have become chili peppers or a child whose tears are made of condiments. For all his success, healing each illness demands a steep cost—one that cannot be settled with ordinary money.

Wu Liuqi, together with his companions Dabao and Xiaofei, sets out on a trip to the Xuanwu Kingdom in order to safeguard the inhabitants of Xiaoji Island and preserve their tranquil way of life. Their goal includes revealing the mysteries connected to Wu Liuqi's past and discovering a method to rescue their island. The road forward is packed with additional puzzles and exciting escapades.

In the crowded streets of Shibuya, Neku Sakuraba wakes up holding two black pins that let him hear others' thoughts and see "Noise," dangerous creatures that can "erase" people from existence. Trapped within the city limits, Neku gets a mission alert, warning that failing will result in his own erasure. While fighting Noise, Neku meets Shiki Misaki, who suggests they team up to battle these monsters together. Shiki explains they are now "Players" in the "Reaper's Game," a seven-day contest with a new task each day. Neku and Shiki work through the trials, meeting other Players and Reapers, fighting stronger Noise, and uncovering the mystery behind the game's purpose.

While investigating a reported haunted house, Yun Arikawa and his coworker Haberu Katou uncover a mystery that could soon engulf the entire world. As they measure strange radio signals, they receive a message from Mei Kamino, a graduate student studying the same frequency using equipment provided by their company. After an unusual night, Yun returns to Ootaki Factory, a tech firm dedicated to building Jet Jaguar—a robot dreamed up by conspiracy enthusiast Gorou Ootaki. When flying, dinosaur-like creatures called Rodan appear, drawn by the anomalous signals, Jet Jaguar appears to be humanity's only hope. As Yun and Mei investigate the sudden Rodan outbreak, more dangerous monsters emerge from the ocean, accompanied by a mysterious red dust.

Kousuke Mikado has possessed the ability to see spirits since childhood, a power that fills him with dread. To suppress this, he wears glasses in hopes of blocking his sight. One day while working at a bookstore, he attracts the attention of Rihito Hiyakawa, an unusual medium who insists their meeting was fated. Hiyakawa's strange behavior draws Mikado into the supernatural world, offering to help him overcome his fears if he stays close. Together, they investigate a series of sinister curses all linked to one person, Erika Hiura. Their search grows more complicated as they try to understand her motives and her connection to both Mikado and Hiyakawa.

In 2041, following World War III which has decimated two-thirds of the human population, faith in gods or the supernatural is dismissed as nonsense. To suppress any dissident thinking, the government has created a Special Weapon Enforcement unit tasked with hunting down and reforming those who hold such beliefs. Naoya and Naoto Kirihara, twin brothers possessing psychic abilities, have been hidden by their captors for years under the promise of eventual freedom when society becomes ready to accept them. Yet, as they navigate a world that rejects psychics, the twins must escape the relentless pursuit of Enforcement officers Yuuya and Takuya Kuroki.

Following a failed attempt to assassinate Queen Albion, spies from multiple political factions rush to prove their allegiance to their allies. Amid this rising tension, Ange le Carré, Dorothy, Charlotte, and Chise Toudou receive a new mission: to free an antique bookstore owner imprisoned by the kingdom. Yet this straightforward task quickly turns dangerous when Control gives the group an extra objective—uncovering a possible double agent inside the royal family. As Team White Pigeon confronts betrayal and strife, they must also enlist the help of another spy, referred to only as Bishop.

A letter arrives for Lord El-Melloi II, notifying him of a Clock Tower reunion. As the date approaches, one morning he looks in the mirror and is stunned to find himself suddenly a full decade younger. He has transformed into Waver Velvet, his former self. Convinced he is under the influence of a powerful, magically induced delusion, Lord El-Melloi II immediately begins investigating the cause. On the day of the reunion, he attends the gathering of his peers, planning to confront whoever altered his body and uncover their motives. But when Touko Aozaki arrives, events take an unexpected turn. Note: This special edition aired as part of the Fate Project New Year's Eve TV Special 2021.

Preparations for the WSG (World Sports Games), the premier global athletic competition, are underway in Tokyo. On the same day as the opening ceremony, the cutting-edge "Vacuum Superconducting Linear" train—a marvel of Japanese engineering capable of reaching 1,000 km/h—is scheduled to make its maiden journey from Shin-Nagoya Station to Shibahama Station in Tokyo. As worldwide attention intensifies, chaos breaks out at a gala attended by key tournament sponsors, resulting in the successive kidnappings of several high-ranking corporate executives. Meanwhile, Shuichi Akai closely watches the situation, awaiting instructions from the FBI. Conan discovers a connection between these incidents and a WSG kidnapping case in Boston, USA, that occurred fifteen years ago and was also investigated by the FBI. Could this be mere coincidence? With Tokyo hosting a diverse array of international visitors, what new developments lie ahead?

In this installment, the legendary Arsene Lupin III sets his sights on uncovering the hidden treasure of the Raven, a clandestine group said to wield secret influence over the British government. For almost ten years, Lupin has sought this elusive prize, but his latest quest is complicated by relentless pursuers including Interpol's Inspector Kouichi Zenigata, MI6, Scotland Yard, and even the renowned detective Sherlock Holmes, who appears to harbor a deep personal grudge against the master thief.

Assassins frequently depend on cheap bullets, determined attackers, and the ongoing risk of more hits after a missed shot. When a suspected foreign sniper fails to kill Prince Richard, it becomes obvious that royal family members are open to danger, especially after another assassination attempt unfolds. Team White Pigeon must split its efforts between hunting down smuggled Cavorite bombs and guarding Princess Mary, who now stands as the second in line for the throne—a task made more difficult because Princess Charlotte, working undercover as Ange for White Pigeon, remains vulnerable herself. Pressure mounts and the clock runs down in this gripping second installment of Princess Principal: Crown Handler.

The Akai family is a perilous clan veiled in secrecy, with each member entangled in a web of different conspiracies. Focusing on Shuuichi Akai—who was believed to have perished at Raiha Pass—this film closely examines the personalities and viewpoints of Masumi Sera, Shukichi Haneda, and Mary, whose traits have been gradually unveiled, and clarifies how they are connected. The conclusion of the "Scarlet" arc reaches its peak with Shuuichi Akai's dramatic reappearance at Raiha Pass. A prelude to a specific event shows Toru Amuro, also known as Bourbon and Shuuichi Akai's adversary, obtaining "leads" from the FBI. Toru Amuro thoroughly probes the link between Shuuichi Akai and Subaru Okiya. Akai's comeback at the finish of an unmatched contest of wits and intellect stunned every viewer. Furthermore, the truth behind the "Alibi play" chain reveals that Conan had a hand in it. The Akai family is a key component of the "Detective Conan" series. This compilation will completely break down the hints, foreshadowing, and the family's relationship with Conan as shown throughout the series. It is essential viewing for anyone seeking to comprehend the enigmatic Akai family. This collection centered on a single illicit household features fresh narration by Conan and re-edited audio, presenting the [Dangerous family that has shot through the world] with a coherent storyline.

A movie that compiles the first season of Koukaku Kidoutai: SAC_2045, featuring new scenes and a complete re-color grading of all footage.

This anime short was bundled with the Blu-ray release of Princess Principal: Crown Handler Chapter 1. Dorothy and Chise summon the other members of Team White Pigeon to the natural history room, as Dorothy apparently has a topic she wants to bring up.

Rumors spread across the globe about the Bey Cemetery dubbed the "Gate of Makai," under the rule of Daikokuten Bell, who claims to be the unstoppable "Demon King." Bell commandeers worldwide broadcasts to challenge every Blader, wielding his formidable Beyblade Dynamite Belial. As this mysterious Beyblade appears, legendary Bladers like Valt Aoi rise to face him. The saga of Bell, who has made the entire world his enemy, is set to begin.

AICis is a psychic app that has gained popularity in Geso Ward, a school city located in Tokyo. This application grants special abilities, known as "supernatural powers," to anyone who installs it. Those who acquire these powers increasingly turn to wrongdoing to fulfill their own selfish desires. This narrative follows the "student detectives" who specialize in investigating these psychic incidents.

URVAN is a collaborative short anime from Toei Animation and Nagasaki International University. This cyberpunk-inspired piece showcases the sights of Sasebo, a city in Nagasaki Prefecture. The title "URVAN" comes from the ancient Avestan word "urvan" (spirit), dating back to the seventh century B.C., which is believed to be the origin of the Japanese word "Obon" or "Urabone"—a custom observed in mid-August to honor the spirits of ancestors. Set in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, the anime is a mystical and nostalgic cyberpunk action story built around the motif of Obon, the festival of welcoming and sending off spirits, where the "extraordinary" and the "ordinary" meet. The real landscape of Sasebo is transformed into a cyberpunk world, and a mysterious man and woman race through this enigmatic city.

Teaser promotional animations for HololiveEN's second generation reveal. Includes: • Prelude (序) • Omen (兆し)

Fifth season of Oshiri Tantei.

Oshiri Tantei and his assistant Brown head to Souffle Island to take on a difficult case. The island is a unique place where its inhabitants soar through the air by riding the wind.