Best Detective anime — top 67 ranked

The highest-rated detective anime of all time, ranked by MyAnimeList user score. Bungo Stray Dogs 5 leads with a score of 8.60, followed by Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG and Pluto. The 67 titles below average 7.94/10 and are drawn from MyAnimeList's top 2,000.

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  1. 1 Bungo Stray Dogs 5 poster

    Bungo Stray Dogs 5

    Bungou Stray Dogs 5th Season
    TV · 11 eps · Summer 2023 · Bones
    ActionAdult CastDetectiveMysteryOrganized Crime
    ★ 8.60
    271.7K members
    #117 on MAL
  2. 2 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG poster

    Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG

    Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG
    TV · 26 eps · Winter 2004 · Production I.G
    Adult CastDetectiveMechaMilitaryMystery
    ★ 8.51
    245.8K members
    #161 on MAL
  3. 3 Pluto poster

    Pluto

    ONA · 8 eps · Fall 2023 · Studio M2
    ActionDetectiveMysteryPsychologicalSci-Fi
    ★ 8.44
    268.5K members
    #206 on MAL
  4. 4 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex poster

    Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

    Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex
    TV · 26 eps · Fall 2002 · Production I.G
    Adult CastAward WinningDetectiveMechaMilitary
    ★ 8.42
    431.7K members
    #216 on MAL
  5. 5 Bungo Stray Dogs 4 poster

    Bungo Stray Dogs 4

    Bungou Stray Dogs 4th Season
    TV · 13 eps · Winter 2023 · Bones
    ActionAdult CastDetectiveMysteryOrganized Crime
    ★ 8.41
    372K members
    #222 on MAL
  6. 6 Detective Conan Movie 26: Black Iron Submarine poster

    Detective Conan Movie 26: Black Iron Submarine

    Meitantei Conan Movie 26: Kurogane no Submarine
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2023 · TMS Entertainment
    ActionDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 8.36
    20.3K members
    #278 on MAL
  7. 7 Psycho-Pass poster

    Psycho-Pass

    TV · 22 eps · Fall 2012 · Production I.G
    ActionAdult CastDetectiveMysteryPsychological
    ★ 8.32
    1.8M members
    #315 on MAL
  8. 8 Case Closed Movie 06: The Phantom of Baker Street poster

    Case Closed Movie 06: The Phantom of Baker Street

    Meitantei Conan Movie 06: Baker Street no Bourei
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2002 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureDetectiveMysteryShounenVideo Game
    ★ 8.30
    86.8K members
    #332 on MAL
  9. 9 Ghost in the Shell poster

    Ghost in the Shell

    Koukaku Kidoutai
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 1995 · Production I.G
    Adult CastAward WinningDetectiveMechaMystery
    ★ 8.27
    724.2K members
    #364 on MAL
  10. 10 Detective Conan: Episode One - The Great Detective Turned Small poster

    Detective Conan: Episode One - The Great Detective Turned Small

    Meitantei Conan: Episode One - Chiisaku Natta Meitantei
    TV Special · 1 ep · Fall 2016 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 8.26
    35.1K members
    #376 on MAL
  11. 11 Detective Conan Movie 13: The Raven Chaser poster

    Detective Conan Movie 13: The Raven Chaser

    Meitantei Conan Movie 13: Shikkoku no Chaser
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2009 · Tokyo Movie Shinsha
    ActionDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 8.20
    66K members
    #457 on MAL
  12. 12 Bungo Stray Dogs 3 poster

    Bungo Stray Dogs 3

    Bungou Stray Dogs 3rd Season
    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2019 · Bones
    ActionAdult CastDetectiveMysteryOrganized Crime
    ★ 8.19
    722.9K members
    #466 on MAL
  13. 13 Detective Conan Movie 20: The Darkest Nightmare poster

    Detective Conan Movie 20: The Darkest Nightmare

    Meitantei Conan Movie 20: Junkoku no Nightmare
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2016 · TMS Entertainment
    ActionDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 8.19
    48K members
    #474 on MAL
  14. 14 Case Closed poster

    Case Closed

    Meitantei Conan
    TV · Winter 1996 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 8.18
    383.3K members
    #496 on MAL
  15. 15 Bungo Stray Dogs 2 poster

    Bungo Stray Dogs 2

    Bungou Stray Dogs 2nd Season
    TV · 12 eps · Fall 2016 · Bones
    ActionAdult CastDetectiveMysteryOrganized Crime
    ★ 8.16
    968.4K members
    #517 on MAL
  16. 16 Case Closed Movie 05: Countdown to Heaven poster

    Case Closed Movie 05: Countdown to Heaven

    Meitantei Conan Movie 05: Tengoku e no Countdown
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2001 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 8.12
    71.3K members
    #579 on MAL
  17. 17 Detective Conan Movie 14: The Lost Ship in the Sky poster

    Detective Conan Movie 14: The Lost Ship in the Sky

    Meitantei Conan Movie 14: Tenkuu no Lost Ship
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2010 · Tokyo Movie Shinsha
    ActionDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 8.11
    63.8K members
    #595 on MAL
  18. 18 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society poster

    Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society

    Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society
    TV Special · 1 ep · Summer 2006 · Production I.G
    Adult CastAward WinningDetectiveMechaMilitary
    ★ 8.10
    109.9K members
    #609 on MAL
  19. 19 Terror in Resonance poster

    Terror in Resonance

    Zankyou no Terror
    TV · 11 eps · Summer 2014 · MAPPA
    DetectiveMysteryPsychologicalSuspense
    ★ 8.08
    1.3M members
    #654 on MAL
  20. 20 Patlabor 2: The Movie poster

    Patlabor 2: The Movie

    Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor 2 the Movie
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 1993 · Production I.G
    Award WinningDetectiveDramaMechaMilitary
    ★ 8.06
    48.1K members
    #670 on MAL
  21. 21 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man poster

    Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man

    Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man
    OVA · 1 ep · Summer 2005 · Production I.G
    Adult CastDetectiveMechaMysteryPsychological
    ★ 8.06
    45.2K members
    #671 on MAL
  22. 22 Detective Conan Movie 08: Magician of the Silver Sky poster

    Detective Conan Movie 08: Magician of the Silver Sky

    Meitantei Conan Movie 08: Ginyoku no Magician
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2004 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 8.06
    63.5K members
    #674 on MAL
  23. 23 Detective Conan Movie 18: Dimensional Sniper poster

    Detective Conan Movie 18: Dimensional Sniper

    Meitantei Conan Movie 18: Ijigen no Sniper
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2014 · TMS Entertainment
    ActionDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 8.06
    49.8K members
    #675 on MAL
  24. 24 Detective Conan Movie 25: The Bride of Halloween poster

    Detective Conan Movie 25: The Bride of Halloween

    Meitantei Conan Movie 25: Halloween no Hanayome
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2022 · TMS Entertainment
    ActionDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 8.05
    21.6K members
    #689 on MAL
  25. 25 Case Closed Movie 03: The Last Wizard of the Century poster

    Case Closed Movie 03: The Last Wizard of the Century

    Meitantei Conan Movie 03: Seikimatsu no Majutsushi
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 1999 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 8.04
    73.6K members
    #708 on MAL
  26. 26 Case Closed Movie 04: Captured In Her Eyes poster

    Case Closed Movie 04: Captured In Her Eyes

    Meitantei Conan Movie 04: Hitomi no Naka no Ansatsusha
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2000 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 8.03
    70K members
    #723 on MAL
  27. 27 Detective Conan Movie 10: The Private Eyes' Requiem poster

    Detective Conan Movie 10: The Private Eyes' Requiem

    Meitantei Conan Movie 10: Tantei-tachi no Requiem
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2006 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 8.03
    63.2K members
    #724 on MAL
  28. 28 Detective Conan Movie 15: Quarter of Silence poster

    Detective Conan Movie 15: Quarter of Silence

    Meitantei Conan Movie 15: Chinmoku no Quarter
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2011 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 8.01
    54.5K members
    #759 on MAL
  29. 29 Ghost in the Shell 2.0 poster

    Ghost in the Shell 2.0

    Koukaku Kidoutai 2.0
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2008 · Production I.G
    Adult CastDetectiveMechaMysteryPsychological
    ★ 7.96
    95.5K members
    #837 on MAL
  30. 30 Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple poster

    Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple

    Bungou Stray Dogs: Dead Apple
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2018 · Bones
    ActionAdult CastDetectiveMysteryOrganized Crime
    ★ 7.91
    320.8K members
    #917 on MAL
  31. 31 Detective Conan Movie 27: The Million-Dollar Pentagram poster

    Detective Conan Movie 27: The Million-Dollar Pentagram

    Meitantei Conan Movie 27: 100-man Dollar no Michishirube
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2024 · TMS Entertainment
    DetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.91
    15.1K members
    #928 on MAL
  32. 32 Detective Conan OVA 09: The Stranger in 10 Years... poster

    Detective Conan OVA 09: The Stranger in 10 Years...

    Meitantei Conan OVA 09: 10-nengo no Stranger
    OVA · 1 ep · Spring 2009 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.89
    22.9K members
    #973 on MAL
  33. 33 Case Closed Movie 02: The Fourteenth Target poster

    Case Closed Movie 02: The Fourteenth Target

    Meitantei Conan Movie 02: 14-banme no Target
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 1998 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.88
    71.3K members
    #993 on MAL
  34. 34 Case Closed Movie 01: The Time Bombed Skyscraper poster

    Case Closed Movie 01: The Time Bombed Skyscraper

    Meitantei Conan Movie 01: Tokei Jikake no Matenrou
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 1997 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.87
    80.4K members
    #1,024 on MAL
  35. 35 Case Closed Movie 23: The Fist of Blue Sapphire poster

    Case Closed Movie 23: The Fist of Blue Sapphire

    Meitantei Conan Movie 23: Konjou no Fist
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2019 · TMS Entertainment
    ActionComedyDetectiveDramaMystery
    ★ 7.87
    35.3K members
    #1,025 on MAL
  36. 36 Case Closed Movie 22: Zero the Enforcer poster

    Case Closed Movie 22: Zero the Enforcer

    Meitantei Conan Movie 22: Zero no Shikkounin
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2018 · TMS Entertainment
    ActionAward WinningDetectiveDramaMystery
    ★ 7.86
    36.6K members
    #1,044 on MAL
  37. 37 Undead Murder Farce poster

    Undead Murder Farce

    Undead Girl Murder Farce
    TV · 13 eps · Summer 2023 · Lapin Track
    Adult CastDetectiveFantasyHistoricalMystery
    ★ 7.84
    190.6K members
    #1,095 on MAL
  38. 38 The Ghost in the Shell poster

    The Ghost in the Shell

    Koukaku Kidoutai (TV)
    TV · 10 eps · Summer 2026 · Science SARU
    ActionAdult CastDetectiveMysteryPsychological
    ★ 7.82
    104.2K members
    #1,143 on MAL
  39. 39 ID: INVADED poster

    ID: INVADED

    Id:Invaded
    TV · 13 eps · Winter 2020 · NAZ
    Adult CastDetectiveMysteryPsychologicalSci-Fi
    ★ 7.81
    436K members
    #1,159 on MAL
  40. 40 Bungo Stray Dogs poster

    Bungo Stray Dogs

    Bungou Stray Dogs
    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2016 · Bones
    ActionAdult CastDetectiveMysteryOrganized Crime
    ★ 7.80
    1.6M members
    #1,181 on MAL
  41. 41 Detective Conan Movie 07: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital poster

    Detective Conan Movie 07: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital

    Meitantei Conan Movie 07: Meikyuu no Crossroad
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2003 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.79
    58.2K members
    #1,216 on MAL
  42. 42 Detective Conan Movie 09: Strategy Above the Depths poster

    Detective Conan Movie 09: Strategy Above the Depths

    Meitantei Conan Movie 09: Suihei Senjou no Strategy
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2005 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.79
    55.8K members
    #1,217 on MAL
  43. 43 Detective Conan Movie 24: The Scarlet Bullet poster

    Detective Conan Movie 24: The Scarlet Bullet

    Meitantei Conan Movie 24: Hiiro no Dangan
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2021 · TMS Entertainment
    ActionComedyDetectiveDramaMystery
    ★ 7.79
    26.5K members
    #1,218 on MAL
  44. 44 Detective Conan Movie 12: Full Score of Fear poster

    Detective Conan Movie 12: Full Score of Fear

    Meitantei Conan Movie 12: Senritsu no Full Score
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2008 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.78
    52.5K members
    #1,248 on MAL
  45. 45 Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence poster

    Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

    Innocence
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2004 · Production I.G
    Adult CastAward WinningDetectiveMechaMilitary
    ★ 7.77
    182.8K members
    #1,271 on MAL
  46. 46 Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector poster

    Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector

    ONA · 3 eps · Winter 2020 · Production I.G
    ActionAdult CastDetectiveMysteryPsychological
    ★ 7.77
    114.1K members
    #1,281 on MAL
  47. 47 Detective School Q poster

    Detective School Q

    Tantei Gakuen Q
    TV · 45 eps · Spring 2003 · Studio Pierrot
    ComedyDetectiveDramaMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.76
    38.4K members
    #1,313 on MAL
  48. 48 The Disappearance of Conan Edogawa: The Worst Two Days in History poster

    The Disappearance of Conan Edogawa: The Worst Two Days in History

    Edogawa Conan Shissou Jiken: Shijou Saiaku no Futsukakan
    TV Special · 1 ep · Fall 2014 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.75
    15K members
    #1,325 on MAL
  49. 49 Detective Conan Movie 19: The Sunflowers of Inferno poster

    Detective Conan Movie 19: The Sunflowers of Inferno

    Meitantei Conan Movie 19: Gouka no Himawari
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2015 · TMS Entertainment
    ActionDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.74
    45.5K members
    #1,366 on MAL
  50. 50 Detective Conan OVA 10: Kid in Trap Island poster

    Detective Conan OVA 10: Kid in Trap Island

    Meitantei Conan OVA 10: Kid in Trap Island
    OVA · 1 ep · Spring 2010 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.74
    20.1K members
    #1,367 on MAL
  51. 51 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society 3D poster

    Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society 3D

    Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society 3D
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2011 · Production I.G
    Adult CastDetectiveMechaMilitaryMystery
    ★ 7.71
    18.2K members
    #1,446 on MAL
  52. 52 Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System Case.3 - On the Other Side of Love and Hate poster

    Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System Case.3 - On the Other Side of Love and Hate

    Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System Case.3 - Onshuu no Kanata ni＿＿
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2019 · Production I.G
    ActionAdult CastDetectiveMysteryPsychological
    ★ 7.71
    112.7K members
    #1,452 on MAL
  53. 53 Detective Conan Movie 16: The Eleventh Striker poster

    Detective Conan Movie 16: The Eleventh Striker

    Meitantei Conan Movie 16: 11-ninme no Striker
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2012 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.70
    49.7K members
    #1,478 on MAL
  54. 54 Detective Conan Movie 21: The Crimson Love Letter poster

    Detective Conan Movie 21: The Crimson Love Letter

    Meitantei Conan Movie 21: Karakurenai no Love Letter
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2017 · TMS Entertainment
    ActionDetectiveDramaHistoricalMystery
    ★ 7.68
    36.8K members
    #1,540 on MAL
  55. 55 Star Detective Precure! poster

    Star Detective Precure!

    Meitantei Precure!
    TV · Winter 2026 · Toei Animation
    ActionDetectiveMahou ShoujoMysteryTime Travel
    ★ 7.67
    9.3K members
    #1,564 on MAL
  56. 56 ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. poster

    ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.

    ACCA: 13-ku Kansatsu-ka
    TV · 12 eps · Winter 2017 · Madhouse
    Adult CastDetectiveDramaMysterySeinen
    ★ 7.66
    182.7K members
    #1,578 on MAL
  57. 57 Bungo Stray Dogs 2 - Walking Alone poster

    Bungo Stray Dogs 2 - Walking Alone

    Bungou Stray Dogs: Hitori Ayumu
    OVA · 1 ep · Summer 2017 · Bones
    ActionAdult CastDetectiveMysteryOrganized Crime
    ★ 7.66
    189.5K members
    #1,581 on MAL
  58. 58 Detective Conan Movie 17: Private Eye in the Distant Sea poster

    Detective Conan Movie 17: Private Eye in the Distant Sea

    Meitantei Conan Movie 17: Zekkai no Private Eye
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2013 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.66
    44.5K members
    #1,600 on MAL
  59. 59 Paranoia Agent poster

    Paranoia Agent

    Mousou Dairinin
    TV · 13 eps · Winter 2004 · Madhouse
    Adult CastAvant GardeAward WinningDetectiveDrama
    ★ 7.66
    487.8K members
    #1,602 on MAL
  60. 60 Psycho-Pass: Providence poster

    Psycho-Pass: Providence

    Psycho-Pass Movie 2: Providence
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2023 · Production I.G
    ActionAdult CastDetectiveMysteryPsychological
    ★ 7.66
    63.4K members
    #1,603 on MAL
  61. 61 Detective Conan Movie 28: One-Eyed Flashback poster

    Detective Conan Movie 28: One-Eyed Flashback

    Meitantei Conan Movie 28: Sekigan no Flashback
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2025 · TMS Entertainment
    DetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.65
    9.5K members
    #1,631 on MAL
  62. 62 Detective Conan Movie 10: Requiem of the Detectives Recap poster

    Detective Conan Movie 10: Requiem of the Detectives Recap

    Meitantei Conan Movie 10: Tantei-tachi no Requiem Recap
    TV Special · 1 ep · 2006 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.64
    11.4K members
    #1,662 on MAL
  63. 63 Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions Season 2 poster

    Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions Season 2

    Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri 2nd Season
    TV · 13 eps · Fall 2024 · Diomedéa
    Adult CastComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.63
    69.6K members
    #1,692 on MAL
  64. 64 Detective Conan: Conan vs. Kid - Shark & Jewel poster

    Detective Conan: Conan vs. Kid - Shark & Jewel

    Meitantei Conan: Conan vs. Kid - Shark & Jewel
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2005 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.62
    9.5K members
    #1,732 on MAL
  65. 65 Detective Conan Movie 09: Strategy Above the Depths Recap poster

    Detective Conan Movie 09: Strategy Above the Depths Recap

    Meitantei Conan Movie 09: Suihei Senjou no Strategy Recap
    TV Special · 1 ep · Spring 2005 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.60
    10.7K members
    #1,809 on MAL
  66. 66 Neuro: Supernatural Detective poster

    Neuro: Supernatural Detective

    Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro
    TV · 25 eps · Fall 2007 · Madhouse
    ComedyDetectiveMysteryMythologyShounen
    ★ 7.59
    72.4K members
    #1,842 on MAL
  67. 67 Fuuto PI: The Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull poster

    Fuuto PI: The Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull

    Fuuto Tantei Movie: Kamen Rider Skull no Shouzou
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2024 · Studio KAI
    ActionDetectiveMysterySeinenSupernatural
    ★ 7.58
    7.6K members
    #1,872 on MAL

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