Series for Mystery Genre

Action Drama Horror Mystery

風都探偵

By 三条陸, 佐藤まさき, 石ノ森章太郎

Label ビッグコミックス

Publisher 小学館

Action Drama Mystery Psychological Superhero Supernatural

#ゾンビさがしてます

#I'mLookingForZombies

Action Comedy Horror Mystery Supernatural Survival

進撃の巨人

Attack on Titan

Action Drama Fantasy Mystery Survival

あさドラ！

In 1959 Nagoya, twelve-year-old Asa Asada is always running and often has her name mistaken. She is introduced as an ordinary girl living in postwar Japan. Her energetic daily life begins against a backdrop that will stretch from the postwar years toward the present. Early scenes emphasize her youth, movement, and place in a changing city. The setup centers on one unnamed woman's life beginning in a turbulent era.

Action Drama Historical Mystery

オーライ！

All Right!

By 橋本スズヒラ

Action Comedy Drama Mystery Slice of Life Sports

ジャガーン

Action Drama Horror Mystery Supernatural

風のたてがみ

Mane of the Wind

By 穂実あゆこ

Publisher オフィス漫

Aoi, a boy raised at the Akiyama Animal Research Institute since age five alongside the owner’s daughter Hasumi, grows up like a sibling to her until his father vanishes with a wolf when Aoi turns twelve. Left grappling with secrets about his origins, Aoi’s life diverges from Hasumi’s, setting him on a path of self-discovery. As the two navigate their evolving bond and the mysteries surrounding Aoi’s past, this poignant tale blends romance, mystery, and the emotional journey of uncovering hidden truths in a world tied to nature and family.

Action Drama Fantasy Mystery Psychological Sci-Fi

Horror Mystery Romance

金田一少年の事件簿　２０周年記念シリーズ

宝石の国

Country of Jewels

花燭の白

Fantasy Historical Mystery Romance Supernatural

アリスと蔵六

Alice & Zoroku

Sana is a young girl who escapes from a secretive research facility, stepping into the outside world for the first time with her extraordinary ability to turn her imagination into reality. Lost and unable to fully control her powers, she meets Kashimura Zoroku, a gruff, traditional florist who takes her in despite her strange abilities. Together, they form an unlikely bond as Sana adjusts to everyday life, while Zoroku’s no-nonsense attitude helps her navigate her powers and the challenges of the world. This touching story blends science fiction, family dynamics, and gentle humor, following their journey of mutual understanding and growth. Sana’s adventures unfold alongside a colorful cast of characters, including friends and foes drawn to her unique gift.

Adventure Fantasy Mystery

シェパードハウス・ホテル

Shepherd House Hotel

By はまぐり, 森数機

In a secluded hotel by a lake in Alberta, Canada, Honda works as the frontman, welcoming spectral guests. Alongside him is Moa, a lively hotel maid who assists in their unique duties. The hotel, known as Shepherd House, serves as a sanctuary where the souls of the deceased arrive seeking peace. Each guest carries unresolved wishes, and Honda and Moa guide them toward closure. The hotel’s haunting past, marked by a tragic incident, looms over their efforts, setting a mysterious tone.

Houtarou Oreki, a high school freshman who prefers a low-effort lifestyle, reluctantly joins the Classic Literature Club at Kamiyama High School due to his sister’s insistence. There, he meets Eru Chitanda, a curious and energetic girl whose inquisitiveness draws him into solving a mystery about a locked clubroom. Along with friends Satoshi Fukube and Mayaka Ibara, they investigate a puzzling library book borrowing pattern. Eru’s personal request leads them to explore a 33-year-old incident tied to her uncle and the club’s past. The group’s efforts uncover hidden truths through careful deduction, blending everyday school life with intriguing puzzles.

Horror Mystery

氷菓

Munakata Tadakusu, a folklorist and professor at Toa Cultural University, travels to Izumo to investigate the ancient "Feather Robe Legend," where a celestial maiden is stranded on Earth after her robe is hidden. He explores a newly discovered iron sword inscribed with the Big Dipper, connecting it to myths of iron and Greek legends. His research leads him to uncover links between the legend and local traditions, encountering mysterious phenomena. Munakata’s colleague, Reimina Ikenotsume, assists him in navigating the historical and supernatural elements they encounter. Through his bold imagination and fieldwork, Munakata begins to unravel the hidden truths behind Japan’s ancient myths.

Mystery Slice of Life

宗像教授伝奇考

Folklore Studies of Professor Munakata

Adventure Historical Mystery

ギフテッド

Gifted

ねずみの初恋

Drama Mystery Romance Suspense

金田一少年の事件簿外伝　犯人たちの事件簿

女神の標的

Drama Historical Mystery Suspense Thriller

ディスコミュニケーション

Discommunication

Arica Togawa, a second-year high school student, suddenly develops feelings for her enigmatic classmate Takaomi Matsubue and confesses to him. After they begin dating, Matsubue makes peculiar requests that puzzle Togawa, prompting her to question why she fell for him. Their relationship takes a surreal turn when a mysterious duo targeting Matsubue captures Togawa, and both are pulled into a strange realm called the "Underworld." In this otherworldly place, they experience an alternate version of their lives, grappling with the boundaries between dreams and reality. Through these events, Togawa and Matsubue explore the deeper meaning behind their connection and the nature of their emotions.

Fantasy Mystery Romance Supernatural

死と彼女とぼく　ゆかり

光が死んだ夏

The Summer Hikaru Died

Label 角川コミックス・エース

Publisher KADOKAWA

Horror Mystery Psychological Supernatural Suspense Thriller

黒博物館　三日月よ、怪物と踊れ

Action Historical Mystery Supernatural

ミステリと言う勿れ

Don't Call It Mystery

Totonou Kunou, a reserved and insightful college student, has a knack for unraveling mysteries with his keen observation and unconventional thinking. When he finds himself entangled in a murder case, his unique perspective not only clears his name but also draws the attention of those around him. As Totonou encounters a series of enigmatic events—from cryptic puzzles to hidden truths—he uses his gentle yet piercing insight to delve into the hearts of others, uncovering the deeper stories behind each mystery.

Hana, a human child, is abandoned and subsequently adopted by Vivi, a 200-year-old demon duke, who names her after the flower-like smile she gives. Set in a world where demons and humans coexist, Hana grows up in Vivi's estate, unaware of the complexities of her heritage. As she blossoms into adolescence, the once paternal relationship between Hana and Vivi evolves into something more, complicated by the vast age difference and the supernatural elements of their world. Their journey is one of love, protection, and the challenges of bridging two very different realms.

Drama Mystery

花と悪魔

Blossom and Devil

Comedy Drama Fantasy Historical Mystery Romance

イゴールの島

警視庁草紙‐風太郎明治劇場‐

In the early Meiji era, just as Edo transforms into Tokyo, the newly established Metropolitan Police Department is on the cusp of modernity, clashing with the remnants of the old Shogunate's law enforcement. Here, we follow the adventures of the police force, led by characters like the innovative Inspector Kaji and the intuitive former samurai, soldier, and detective, Hyakutaro. They navigate through a series of intricate crimes that blend historical figures with fictional ones, from the great storyteller San'yutei Encho to revolutionaries like Saigo Takamori. Each case is a dance of wits between the new police and the old guard, set against the backdrop of Japan's rapid modernization, exploring themes of loyalty, change, and the clash of cultures.

Historical Mystery Suspense

Drama Historical Mystery

応天の門

一ノ瀬家の大罪

The Ichinose Family's Deadly Sins

By タイザン5

Tsubasa Ichinose, a middle school student, wakes up in a hospital with no memory after a car accident. His family—sister Shiori, parents Kakeru and Minako, and grandparents Kozo and Sachie—also suffer from amnesia due to the same incident. To rebuild their bond, they share fabricated memories, gradually growing closer. Upon returning home, they discover their house is in disarray, hinting at a darker reality about their family. Tsubasa grapples with unsettling clues, questioning the true nature of their relationships and past.

Koyomi Araragi is a rural-town high school boy touched by vampiric power. A girl named Hitagi Senjogahara suddenly falls toward him and reveals that she has almost no weight. Her condition is tied to a supernatural oddity rather than ordinary illness. Koyomi becomes involved in incidents surrounding these strange beings. The early chapters pair school life with uncanny problems that demand personal intervention.

Drama Mystery Suspense

化物語

Monster Tale

Action Comedy Drama Horror Mystery Romance Supernatural

名探偵コナン　絶海の探偵

A suspicious boat carrying explosives is found near Maizuru Bay. Later, a child detective, his friends, and their companions board an Aegis destroyer for a public training cruise. An unidentified underwater target and the discovery of a severed arm turn the event into a national-security case. The investigation suggests that a spy may be among the civilians on board. The confined ship forces deduction, military secrecy, and immediate danger into the same space.

Adventure Comedy Mystery

ロクレイ -天成市りんね区役所第六感部助霊課活動記-

By 地主

Label ビッグガンガンコミックス

Publisher スクウェア・エニックス

Comedy Horror Mystery Supernatural

プラチナエンド

Platinum End

By 大場つぐみ, 小畑健

Mirai Kakehashi is a student who attempts to end his life. An angel named Nasse saves him and grants him special powers. He learns that thirteen chosen humans are candidates to replace God, who will retire in 999 days. The powers give Mirai a chance at happiness but also draw him into a deadly selection process. The early supernatural conflict begins with despair, rescue, and an unwanted role in a divine contest.

Drama Mystery Psychological Romance Superhero Supernatural Survival

ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ

Classroom of the Elite

By 一乃ゆゆ

Label MFコミックス　アライブシリーズ

Publisher KADOKAWA

Drama Mystery Psychological Suspense

黒

Black

By ソウマトウ

In a grand, isolated mansion, young Coco lives a seemingly idyllic life with her beloved black cat, Kuro. Their days are filled with playful moments and quiet companionship, but beneath the surface, an unsettling mystery lingers. Kuro is no ordinary cat—his strange behaviors and otherworldly presence hint at secrets Coco has yet to uncover. As the bond between girl and cat deepens, Coco begins to glimpse the hidden truths of her world, where the line between the ordinary and the supernatural blurs.

Fantasy Historical Horror Mystery Slice of Life Supernatural

十角館の殺人

The Decagon House Murders

Drama Horror Mystery Psychological

四弦のエレジー

By 梅内創太

Label ゲッサン少年サンデーコミックス

Publisher 小学館

Drama Music Mystery Suspense

YASHA　―夜叉―

Action Drama Fantasy Mystery Suspense

ムヒョとロージーの魔法律相談事務所

By 西義之

Action Comedy Fantasy Horror Mystery Supernatural

レベル１だけどユニークスキルで最強です

Although I Am Only Level 1, but with This Unique Skill, I Am the Strongest

Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Mystery Slice of Life

校舎のうらには天使が埋められている

There is an Angel Buried Behind the School Building

Rika is a shy transfer student who has always struggled to make friends. Before she changes schools, her former best friend Mirai encourages her to become braver. Rika enters the new school hoping to change herself. Her first challenge is finding the courage to speak and connect. The early setup follows a timid girl trying to make friends in an unfamiliar classroom.

Drama Mystery Psychological Suspense

名探偵コナン犯人の犯沢さん

Case Closed: The Culprit Hanzawa

By かんばまゆこ, かんばまゆこ　原案：青山剛昌, 青山剛昌

地獄楽

By 賀来ゆうじ

Action Adventure Historical Mystery Supernatural Survival

かがみの孤城

Lonely Castle in the Mirror

By 辻村深月

Anzai Kokoro, a middle school girl who has withdrawn from school due to bullying, spends her days isolated at home until a glowing mirror in her room transports her to a mysterious castle. There, she meets six other kids—each facing their own struggles—guided by a wolf-masked girl who gives them until March to find a key that grants a wish. As Kokoro bonds with her new companions, including the quiet Rion and the cheerful Aki, this heartfelt tale blends mystery, friendship, and healing, following a group of teens uncovering their pasts and finding strength in each other within the enigmatic walls of a lonely castle.

Fantasy Mystery

ラブデスター

By 榊健滋

In a bizarre experiment orchestrated by extraterrestrial beings, students are abducted and forced into a deadly game centered on confessing love to survive. Jiu Wakadono, a student council member, navigates this chaotic ordeal alongside childhood friends Shinoha and Mikuni. The rules demand that participants pair up romantically within a month, or face lethal consequences. As the group grapples with the high-stakes challenge, tensions rise among classmates with clashing personalities and hidden motives. Strange events, like a perilous "love trial" involving randomized pairs, test their courage and trust. Virtual simulations and psychological traps further complicate their efforts to form genuine connections. Through it all, Jiu and their allies strive to outsmart the experiment’s enigmatic overseers.

Drama Mystery Romance Sci-Fi

PandoraHearts

Pandora Hearts

By 望月淳

Label Gファンタジーコミックス

Publisher スクウェア・エニックス

Oz Vessalius, heir to a prestigious noble family, is on the brink of his coming-of-age ceremony when he's suddenly cast into the Abyss, a nightmarish realm of eternal darkness, for a crime he doesn't understand. There, he encounters Alice, a mysterious girl known as a "Chain," who offers him a contract to escape: in exchange for her freedom, Oz must help her uncover her lost memories and the truth behind his banishment. As they return to the real world, Oz and Alice navigate a web of political intrigue, supernatural forces, and shadowy organizations, joined by allies like the enigmatic Gilbert and the fierce Sharon.

Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Mystery Psychological Supernatural

クオーツの王国

地獄少女

Horror Mystery Psychological Supernatural

少女は漂流する

By 長浜幸子

Label マーガレットコミックスDIGITAL

On the night of her sixteenth birthday, Natsuki loses her parents in a murder. She survives, only to be trapped in confinement by a brutal man. To make matters worse, she learns that the public believes she killed her own parents. Her life is stripped away piece by piece as despair closes in around her. She begins moving forward with revenge as the only thing left to hold onto.

Drama Mystery Suspense

人喰いマンションと大家のメゾン

By あきま, 田中空

Adventure Drama Fantasy Mystery Sci-Fi

神の雫

Label モーニング

Publisher 講談社

Shizuku Kanzaki works for a beer company and has kept his distance from wine. His estranged father, a world-famous wine critic, dies and leaves behind an immense collection. The will turns the inheritance into a contest centered on identifying legendary wines. Shizuku must face a polished rival who knows the wine world far better than he does. His unusual senses and buried memories become his first tools in learning how to taste.