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Teenage detective prodigy Shinichi Kudou finds himself trapped in the body of a seven-year-old after a criminal syndicate forces an experimental drug on him. Adopting the alias Conan Edogawa, he quietly solves cases alongside unsuspecting private detective Kogorou Mouri while searching for a way to reverse his condition. The series is set largely in and around Tokyo, making it a fun lens through which to appreciate the city's neighborhoods, train lines, and urban atmosphere.

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• Adventure
• Comedy
• Mystery
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Set in a fictional imperial court inspired by ancient China, this historical mystery series centers on Maomao, a sharp-minded young apothecary who is sold into service as a palace maid and finds herself quietly solving medical puzzles the court cannot explain. Her attempts to stay invisible backfire when a perceptive eunuch named Jinshi recognizes her abilities and elevates her to lady-in-waiting, pulling her deeper into the intrigues of palace life. Fans of meticulous detail, period atmosphere, and understated wit will find plenty to appreciate here.

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• Mystery
• Historical
• Romance
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Set in a stylized vision of suburban Japan, this celebrated magical girl series follows two middle schoolers whose lives shift dramatically after a mysterious creature offers to grant their deepest wishes in exchange for becoming magical girls. The story takes a thoughtful, often dark look at sacrifice, friendship, and the hidden costs of having your dreams fulfilled. Fans visiting Tokyo will find nods to the series throughout Akihabara and dedicated merchandise stops across the city.

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• Fantasy
• Mystery
• Drama

Based on the mobile game and anime by Disney and Aniplex, this series drops an ordinary high school student into Night Raven College, a prestigious magic academy in another world where he has no business being. Stranded without powers and assigned campus chores while the headmaster figures out how to send him home, he gets pulled into the conflicts of colorful dormitory students whose personalities are twisted reflections of classic Disney villains. Fans of the franchise visiting Tokyo will find plenty of themed merchandise and collaboration cafes to seek out, making it a rewarding series to know before you go.

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• Fantasy
• Romance
• Adventure
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Set in the real-life city of Kashiwa, this lighthearted gag series blends high school comedy with local urban legends and odd supernatural creatures. It doubles as a quirky love letter to an often-overlooked Chiba suburb, making it a fun watch before or after exploring the area yourself.

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• Mystery
• Supernatural
• Comedy
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Set in Yokohama, this supernatural detective series centers on Atsushi Nakajima, a homeless teenager who stumbles into a firm of ability users after a chance encounter by the waterfront. The Agency takes on cases beyond the reach of ordinary law enforcement, with each member named after a real Japanese literary figure, including Osamu Dazai and Doppo Kunikida. Fans of the series will find Yokohama's harbor district and historic streets a rewarding backdrop to revisit.

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• Action
• Supernatural
• Mystery
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Set on the fictional Torishirojima, a small island where summer lingers and life moves at its own unhurried pace, this visual novel adaptation captures the quiet magic of a season spent away from the city. A university student retreating to help sort through his late grandmother's belongings finds himself drawn into the lives of the island's residents, each carrying their own quiet story. It's a gentle, nostalgic look at what it means to slow down, connect, and let a place change you.

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• Romance
• Drama
• Slice of Life
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A self-proclaimed alien crown prince with a talent for chaos moves in uninvited with a Yamagata-bound baseball prodigy, and the comedy that follows is sharper and stranger than it has any right to be. Level E is a 2011 sci-fi comedy series based on Yoshihiro Togashi's manga, built around an extraterrestrial fool of royal standing whose schemes range from tormenting his own subordinates to bestowing bizarre powers on unsuspecting children. Fans of dry, clever humour will find it a satisfying watch before or after exploring Yamagata's quieter, less touristy corners.

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• Comedy
• Sci-Fi
• Mystery
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In the epic prequel to .hack, the avatar Albireo is a solo adventurer in The World, the most advanced online fantasy game ever created. When he comes across Lycoris, a strange little girl in a dungeon, Albireo wonders if she's simply nothing more than a bug in the system. As the two journey further into The World, Albireo watches Lycoris turn all of the rules of The World upside down. Slowly, he comes to realize that she may hold a very deadly secret—a secret that could unhinge everything in cyberspace... and beyond! (Source: Amazon)

• Adventure
• Fantasy
• Mystery
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In 2024, the computer network prevails throughout daily life. Sora Yuuki is a 14-year-old girl. One day, she is invited to an online game "The World". After an accident in the game, the real world begins to deform.

• Action
• Adventure
• Fantasy
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The protagonist of the story, Konoha Inoue, is a seemingly normal senior high 2nd year student. His high school life, other than a hinted incident 2 years ago, can be summed up as normal- if one can dismiss the secret fact that he used to be a female bestselling romance author. Due to that incident, however, he has now vowed never to write again. This continued on until he was forced to join the literary club by the literary club president, the 3rd year female student Amano Tooko, a beautiful girl who has a taste for eating literary works. Now he has been tasked with writing her snack every day after school. (Source: To Say Nothing of the Dog)

• Drama
• Mystery
• Romance

The "mysterious school comedy" centers on the unusual members of a high-school literary club. Touko Amano, a high-school senior who calls herself the "literary girl" as the club president, is actually a supernatural creature (youkai) that devours stories — she tears pages from books to munch on them. Her club subordinate is Konoha Inoue, a second-year high-school boy who writes stories every day for Amano to eat. He once wrote an award-winning novel, but he wrote it under the penname Miu Inoue so readers thought the author was a mysterious 14-year-old bishoujo novelist. The stress from the novel's fame and its movie and television drama plans turned Inoue into an introverted recluse. (Source: MU)

• Drama
• Mystery
• Romance

Dam, who at some point has stopped growing, avoids people and leaves for the forest. (Source: Naver, translated)

• Mystery
• Supernatural

In our world there are objects that go by the name of "Relics". Not antiques or items of classical art, but mysterious things like a stone that brings luck, a doll whose hair grows night after night, or a mirror that shows your future appearance. The world is big and so there happens to be a shop that offers such suspicious items — the Tsukumodo Antique Shop (FAKE). But as the name suggests, only fakes can be found there. To make matters worse, the shop assistant is a girl whose attendance couldn't be blunter, so the store hardly has any customers at all. However, from time to time a real Relic appears and makes things interesting. Very well, now let us talk about those who have obtained one of these mysterious items. (Source: MU)

• Fantasy
• Mystery

Money is power, and without it, life is meaningless. In a country whose economy is in shambles, second-year economics university student Kimimaro Yoga understands this fact all too well, as he is surrounded by the relatively luxurious lives of his peers and struggling to make ends meet. However, his world is turned on its head when a stranger in a top hat arrives one late night at his door. Going by the name Masakaki, the visitor petitions Yoga to come to the Eastern Financial District, a place where money flows in abundance if one offers their "future" as collateral. Although reluctant, greed triumphs reason and Yoga accepts the offer, thus taking on the mantle of an Entre. But unbeknownst to him, the land of wealth he has entered is an alternate realm built in the likeness of his own, where Entres are forced to participate in weekly duels called Deals, with their collateral at stake. Pitted against his countrymen and fate, Yoga must quickly adapt in this new world if he hopes to protect his fortune and future—and discover just how much money is truly worth. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

• Action
• Mystery
• Sci-Fi
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As the conflict between Kenji Endo, his childhood friends, and cult leader "Friend" comes to an end, two mysteries remain—Friend's true identity and whether the threat of an "anti-photon bomb" before his death was legitimate. Hoping to find an answer, Kenji, alongside the United Nations, decides to use a virtual reality program created from Friend's childhood memories in this conclusion to a long journey that will span decades. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

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• Drama
• Mystery
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Natsu Iwashimizu's last memory of her family is eating her favorite meals with them. Unfortunately, she wakes up from her dream only to find herself in a sinking ship, being rescued by three strangers: Arashi Aota, whose kind-hearted personality does not match his quick temper; Semimaru Asai, who enjoys ridiculing Natsu's meek nature; and Botan Saotome, a skillful woman seemingly aware of their situation. Following the four's successful escape, they sail to a deserted island. Unbeknownst to them, the mysterious island is Japan. After a meteorite landed on Earth, humanity was wiped out and the environment changed drastically. To repopulate the country, the government initiated the "7 Seeds" project, consisting of five groups—Spring, Summer A, Summer B, Autumn, and Winter—each with seven young healthy individuals and a guide. Natsu and the others were put into team Summer B, whose members are considered failures by society. To get more supplies, the group must find one of the seven shelters built by the government. In a hostile, unfamiliar world with no loved ones to depend on, the quartet must learn to cooperate with each other to ensure their survival. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

• Action
• Adventure
• Award Winning
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The new order of ACCA will soon hold its first-anniversary celebration. To ensure every district is prepared for the festival, Jean Otus—acting as a representative for ACCA's inspection department—is called to travel across the Kingdom of Dowa and help with the arrangements. However, he feels that in times of peace, he cannot relate to his subordinate Parrot, who believes that another betrayal against Dowa is near certain. Meanwhile, work leaves Jean no time to dedicate to his little sister Lotta and the unexpected predicament she seems to be hiding from him. Their best friend, Niino, decides to involve himself and looks for a way to support Lotta. Although Jean believes that Dowa is in no immediate danger, he must ease Parrot's suspicions before the festival and wait for Lotta to open up to him on her own. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

• Drama
• Mystery

ACCA—a national body of the kingdom of Dowa that provides public services to the citizens of the country—was established as part of the peace settlement between the king of Dowa and the 13 states of the country during a revolt. One hundred years later, Dowa is in a period of unprecedented peace, due in part to the ACCA system. However, rumors of a coup d'état start to surface. Jean Otus, the second-in-command of the inspection department of ACCA, is charged with inspecting all 13 state branches. What will he discover as he performs his audit? Intriguing and mysterious, ACCA: 13-ku Kansatsu-ka is a politically-themed mystery that reveals a world of diverse cultures and lifestyles, with intricate connections between its characters, as the truth of the coup d'état slowly unfolds. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

• Drama
• Mystery

Defense attorney Ryuuichi Naruhodou is still hard at work defending the falsely accused with his knack for last-minute turnabouts. With his trusty assistant and medium-in-training Mayoi Ayasato in tow, Ryuuichi's fame as a champion for the innocent steadily grows. But this newfound success attracts the attention of the coffee-loving, masked Godot⁠—a mysterious rookie prosecutor who bears an inexplicable grudge against Ryuuichi. With the help of their allies, Ryuuichi and Mayoi take this new challenger head-on and search for the reason behind his appearance. But before long, the first two cases from the career of Mayoi's late sister Chihiro Ayasato become critical to solving a fantastical murder mystery, continuing the bloody saga of the tumultuous Ayasato clan. Will Ryuuichi once again be able to overcome the odds and find the truths hidden within the web of lies? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

• Comedy
• Drama
• Mystery

History repeats itself... Or does it? St. Kleio Academy is a very exclusive school: all of the students are clones of famous historical figures such as Beethoven, Queen Elizabeth I, Napoleon, Mozart, and Freud. All of them, that is, except for Shiro Kamiya. As Shiro struggles to adapt to this unusual campus, St. Kleio's first graduate, a clone of John F. Kennedy, is killed. Are the clones doomed to repeat the fate of their genetic progenitors, or can they create their own destinies? And how does a normal boy like Shiro fit in? (Source: VIZ Media)

• Mystery
• Sci-Fi

After both his parents died in an accident, Tsugawa Tatsuya is now left with millions of heritage he can't use. In the weeks after, he's still mourning and thinking about his father's last words, "Tsugawa family's man must be a man of great vessel". But Tatsuya is not confident he can fulfill his father's last wish. One day, he met Miyazaki Seine, a strange girl who seems to enjoy being bullied. Tatsuya believes he can help her even though his friends only see her as a masochist pervert, and Seine herself told him to mind his own business. Seine hunts creatures of the sea, a kind of parasitic bug that controls humans and influences them to do hateful things. She possesses an immortal body and a beast called AiON that's used to lure and devour the bugs from inside the human host. She and the bugs naturally have an impulse to kill each other on contact. Even so, Tatsuya still can't just leave her alone, he wants to help her.

• Fantasy
• Mystery
• Romance

The twins who have lost both their mother and father had their humongous inheritance stolen by their evil stepmother. The three sons of their stepmother have a special relationship towards their non-biological sisters. Thus, a scene of love and hate occurred in this old mansion. This is a fairy tale of romance and vengeance. (Source: Kuaikan Manhua, translated)

• Drama
• Mystery
• Suspense

New episodes bundled with the limited edition eighth and ninth manga volumes.

• Action
• Horror
• Mystery
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