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2026 · Detective Anime Ranking
Detectives and deduction
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Top 3 · Detective
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Rank 1: The Apothecary Diaries Season 3
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 3rd Season
In the aftermath of the Shi Clan’s rebellion, things have finally settled down, and…
Genres: DramaMysteryAiring · 1 of 12 episodes aired
Next episode Oct 9
Early: 1 episode aired, the score will change
Official platforms: CrunchyrollABEMA+2
Overall scoreOverall score 8.3 out of 10
83% positive (sentiment score 7.4, 181 comments)
Where to Watch - New entry,
Rank 2: STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure 2nd - 3rd STAGE
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Steel Ball Run - 2nd & 3rd STAGE
The second and third race stage of JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Steel Ball Run
Genres: ActionAdventureDramaAiring · 2 of 11 episodes airedONA
Next episode Oct 9
Early: 2 episodes aired, the score will change
Official platforms: Netflix
Overall scoreOverall score 8.1 out of 10
75% positive (sentiment score 7.3, 153 comments)
Where to Watch - Down 2 places since the previous chart,
Rank 3: The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife
Toumei Otoko to Ningen Onna: Sonouchi Fuufu ni Naru Futari
Akira Tounome is an invisible gentleman who runs a detective agency, and Shizuka Yakou is…
Genres: ComedyRomanceSupernatural12 eps · Finished
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TV+2
Overall scoreOverall score 7.6 out of 10
62% positive (sentiment score 6.8, 42 comments)
Where to Watch
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Rank 4: Star Detective Precure!
Meitantei Precure!名探偵プリキュア！
The 23rd installment of the long-running Precure series
Official platforms: CrunchyrollABEMAAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 2 places since the previous chart,
Airing · 34 of 51 episodes aired
Next episode Sep 27
Overall score 7.3 out of 10
43% positive (sentiment score 6.0, 37 comments)
Rank 5: The Holy Grail of Eris
Eris no Seihaiエリスの聖杯
It is common knowledge that nobles will do anything for power; lying, manipulation, and…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyABEMA+1
Down 2 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.7 out of 10
28% positive (sentiment score 5.6, 43 comments)
Rank 6: The Case Book of Arne
Arne no Jikenboアルネの事件簿
Arne Neuntöte is a vampire detective who manipulates supernatural powers
Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyABEMA+1
Down 2 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.0 out of 10
12% positive (sentiment score 5.1, 41 comments)
Rank 7: Killed again, Mr. Detective.
Mata Korosarete Shimatta no desu ne, Tantei-samaまた殺されてしまったのですね、探偵様
Sakuya Otsuki is the son of a legendary detective, working to follow in his father's…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyMighty Media (YouTube)+1
Down 2 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 5.9 out of 10
7% positive (sentiment score 4.7, 44 comments)
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