Anime like Kyoto Teramachi Sanjou no Holmes

Housekishou Richard-shi no Nazo Kantei

Also known as The Case Files of Jeweler Richard.

Studio: Shuka
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Mystery , Slice of Life

The 'heartwarming jewel mystery' series centers on the handsome jewelry appraiser Richard Ranashinha de Vulpian and the bright and cheerful college student Seigi Nakata as they uncover the hidden messages that lie within jewels while they solve various jewel-related cases by unravelling the hidden psychological aspects of their owners that lie within the gems.



Tags: Work , Josei , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Educational , Foreign , Episodic , Bisexual , Urban , LGBTQ+ Themes , Boys' Love , Asexual , Cars

Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru

Also known as Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation-.

Studio: TROYCA , Lantis , Sentai Filmworks , KADOKAWA
Status: Finished
Genres: Mystery

Most young women have lots of obsessions, but Sakurako Kujou only has two: work and bones… and since the bones are part of her work, it really comes down to just bones. However, in between collecting de-fleshed animal and human remains for her studies, Sakurako also assists the local police as a forensic consultant, where she's developed a formidable reputation as both a corpse magnet and detective.

Assisting her in these tasks is young Shoutarou Tatewaki, who is no slouch at sleuthing himself, though his primary task is to keep Sakurako focused (and keep her from occasionally "borrowing" a particularly interesting specimen). If there's a bone to pick, a stray skull to be found, or a random skeleton hidden in a closet, you can trust this team to unearth the evidence.



Tags: Detective , Crime , Female Protagonist , Episodic , Tragedy , Male Protagonist , Age Gap

Kitsutsuki Tantei Dokoro

Also known as Woodpecker Detective’s Office.

Studio: LIDENFILMS , Touhouku Shinsha , Happinet , BS Fuji , TOKYO MX , Marvelous , Crunchyroll
Status: Finished
Genres: Mystery

Adaptation of Kei Ii's mystery novel.

The story is set in 1909 during Japan's Meiji era, and centers on fictional versions of real-life poet Takuboku Ishikawa and real-life linguist Kyousuke Kindaichi, who were acquaintances in real life. Takuboku runs a private detective agency to support his family. Both begin to investigate a case of supposed ghost appearances at the Asakusa Junikai building, also known as the Ryounkai.



Tags: Detective , Historical , Primarily Adult Cast , Primarily Male Cast , Classic Literature , Writing , Tragedy , Male Protagonist , Police , Philosophy , Prostitution , Ghost , Rural

Hyouka

Also known as Hyouka.

Studio: Kyoto Animation , Lantis , Kadokawa Shoten , KLOCKWORX , chara-ani.com , Animation Do
Status: Finished
Genres: Mystery , Romance , Slice of Life

Energy-conservative high school student Houtarou Oreki ends up with more than he bargained for when he signs up for the Classic Literature Club at his sister's behest—especially when he realizes how deep-rooted the club's history really is. Begrudgingly, Oreki is dragged into an investigation concerning the 45-year-old mystery that surrounds the club room.

Accompanied by his fellow club members, the knowledgeable Satoshi Fukube, the stern but benign Mayaka Ibara, and the ever-curious Eru Chitanda, Oreki must combat deadlines and lack of information with resourcefulness and hidden talent, in order to not only find the truth buried beneath the dust of works created years before them, but of other side cases as well.

Based on the award-winning Koten-bu light novel series, and directed by Yasuhiro Takemoto of Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu, Hyouka shows that normal life can be full of small mysteries, be it family history, a student film, or even the withered flowers that make up a ghost story.



Tags: School Club , Detective , School , Male Protagonist , Primarily Teen Cast , Coming of Age , Classic Literature , Episodic , Heterosexual , Rural , Filmmaking , Tsundere , Otaku Culture , Politics , Cosplay , Shrine Maiden , Bullying

MASTER Keaton

Studio: MADHOUSE , NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Mystery

Taichi Keaton is a half-British half-Japanese archeologist and SAS veteran of the Falklands War. He solves mysteries and investigates insurance fraud for Lloyd's around the world.



Tags: Episodic , Foreign , Seinen , Historical , Work , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Detective

Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri

Also known as Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions.

Studio: diomedéa , KADOKAWA , Toy's Factory , AT-X , Movic
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Mystery

Ron Kamonohashi was once regarded as a genius at the top detective training academy. But after a fatal mistake, he was expelled and forbidden to become a detective. Years later, police officer Totomaru Isshiki knocks on Ron’s door seeking help on a serial murder case. He finds Ron, now a messy-haired recluse, who agrees. Together, this mismatched detective team begins solving their first mystery!



Tags: Crime , Detective , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Police , Work , Episodic , Super Power , Urban , Hikikomori , Amnesia , Shounen

Meiji Tokyo Renka

Also known as Meiji Tokyo Renka.

Studio: TMS Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance , Supernatural

On the night of a crimson full moon, high school girl Ayazuki Mei enters into a box. When she awakens, she's in Tokyo during the Meiji Period!

The lost and confused Mei is taken to the Rokumeikan, a lavish ballroom full of powerful high officials.

In this world, during the "Misty Hour" between sundown and sunup, "mononoke" appear. Those who can see them are called "Tamayori," and Mei herself possesses this power. As she navigates an unfamiliar life, romance begins to bloom between Mei and these men -- and the power of the tamayori will only strengthen their bonds.



Tags: Historical , Primarily Male Cast , Ghost , Heterosexual , Isekai , Ensemble Cast , Love Triangle , Time Manipulation , Female Protagonist , Male Harem , Magic

Nil Admirari no Tenbin

Also known as Libra of Nil Admirari.

Studio: Zero-G , Idea Factory , Otomate
Status: Finished
Genres: Romance , Supernatural

The Taishou era didn’t end in 15 years, but went on for another 25.

In order to protect her waning family, a girl resolves to marry a man she doesn’t even know the name of. However, just before the marriage was to take place, the girl’s younger brother mysteriously committed suicide by self-immolation and was found holding an old book in his hands.

Appearing before the bewildered young girl was the “Imperial Library Intelligence Asset Management Bureau”- more commonly referred to as “Fukurou”.

According to these men, there exists “Maremono”, which are books that greatly affects its readers. On top of that, ever since the incident involving the girl’s younger brother, she unwittingly gains the ability to see “Auras” (the sentiments of the Maremono which manifest as bright lights and are usually invisible to humans). It was as though fate were trying to drag the young girl in its flames.

And then, even though apprehensive, the girl chooses to venture outside her bird cage.

Jealousy, hatred, scorn, compassion and love. What awaited the girl was the darkness of betrayal that had already begun to bewitchingly inlay the imperial capital.

Toyed by and swayed within that darkness, will the young girl finally reach the truth after her struggles, or…?



Tags: Male Harem , Super Power , Urban Fantasy , Ensemble Cast , Primarily Adult Cast , Female Protagonist , Historical , Magic , Primarily Male Cast , Tsundere

Otome Youkai Zakuro

Also known as Zakuro.

Studio: J.C.STAFF , Aniplex , NIS America Inc.
Status: Finished
Genres: Romance , Supernatural

Westernization, a time when humans and spirits coexist.

The modernization of Japan has begun. The Ministry of Spirit Affairs is established to resolve mysterious incidents involving the nation’s spirits. This ministry consists of representatives from both the human and spirit worlds. Zakuro, Susukihotaru, Bonbori, and Hozuki are all half-spirits who have been partnered with the second lieutenants Kei, Riken, and Ganryu. These half-spirit girls and the male second lieutenants are all assigned to Spirit Affairs in an effort to join forces and carry out any tasks given to them!



Tags: Military , Historical , Youkai , Heterosexual , Magic , Tsundere , Seinen , Twins , Kemonomimi , Swordplay

Hakushaku to Yousei

Also known as Earl and Fairy.

Studio: Artland , Discotek , Sentai Filmworks
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy , Romance

In the nineteenth century, we find Lydia Carlton living in Scotland, making a living as a fairy doctor. She is one of those rare humans who can see and communicate with fairies. But no one believes her. However, Edgar is in need of someone with a vast knowledge of fairy lore, and Lydia is just that person. After rescuing her, he becomes her employer, but there are many secrets and emotions that seem to follow Edgar, who claims to be the Blue Knight's Earl.

Tags: Magic , Foreign , Historical , Female Protagonist , Mythology , Heterosexual , Shoujo , Fairy , Primarily Male Cast , Butler , Medicine