Anime is a form of media that everyone can enjoy; there are dozens of different series with different art styles, unique stories, exciting characters and interesting genres. The occult detective is a genre in anime that draws viewers into the world of the paranormal and unknown; usually a mysterious series of unexplained deaths or an alien visitation from a vengeful ghost plaguing a small community ensues, and it’s up to the run-of-the-mill crime solver, the veteran ghost investigator, or even young detective to save the day.
The main character first dives into the depths of strange and supernatural events and looks the abyss in the face. This anime will keep fans on the edge of their seats with each episode and an ending that is sure to surprise.
7 In/Spectre
Kotoko Iwanaga is a liaison between the world of the living and the world of the spirits, also known as Youkai. For most of her life, she has borne the burden of maintaining peace between the Youkai and the human world alone. However, things change after she meets Kurou Sakuragawa, a young man who is somewhat unhappy and Kotoko feels a strange aura around him.
Kotoko and Kurou become attached and are the first to travel into the world of supernatural events and mysteries that turn out to be life-threatening. Along the way, Kurou can discover something strange about his existence that will cement his place in the spiritual world.
6 gosick
Gosick is a classic anime that has stood the test of time since its release. The story is set after a young exchange student embarks on an adventure after meeting a young girl with clairvoyant abilities.
Together, the two face dangerous challenges as they engage in powerful supernatural powers, such as an alchemist and a mysterious ghost ship. The trials and tribulations that the mismatched couple go through strengthen their bonds and dissolve until the very end, where the path fate has led them now shows a clear destiny.
5 Durarara!!
Durarara is a thrilling high-octane ride in the world of supernatural events, headless motorists and gang warfare. When Mikado finally made the decision to move to Tokyo with his friend, excitement was the main goal, but a full dose of violence and bizarre interactions might have been a bit much on his first day.
In the heart of the city where crime, violence and theft have reached an all-time high, Mikado tries his best to make it through Tokyo’s streets filled with the criminal element; things get even more hectic as mysterious chaos spreads and a battle ignites between Tokyo’s most dangerous elements.
4 Ghost Hunt
Mai is just your average schoolgirl when her life is turned upside down after landing a part-time job as an assistant to a private detective investigating the occult and the supernatural.
Mai sneaks into the abandoned school near her house, encounters Shibuya during one of his investigations and damages his equipment; to repay him, she is forced to assist him in his investigation. At first, Mai thinks very little about Shibuya because of his pore attitude and self-centered personality. However, as the mysteries slowly get weirder and weirder, she gains a lot of respect for his work. Shibuya and Mai face the bad things that happen at night with nothing but their humor and a flashlight.
3 Going out
Set in a bleak post-apocalyptic future, Un-go is a mystery series that takes viewers on a journey of the tragic truth of justice versus the willful ignorance of maintaining the status quo. Yuuki Shinjuurou is a confused and discouraged detective who works in the ruined remains of Tokyo. Throughout the city, he has a reputation as a detective that has been scorned too often.
The series follows as he and his assistant solve countless murders in the city, catch serial killers and dole out justice. From the shadows, however, another predator is on the hunt for the hunters and this dangerous mystery revolves around young Yuuki. Un-go is sure to give fans a nail-biting adventure in an 11-episode path filled with mystery, murder and mayhem as it tackles grief and looks evil in the eye.
2 Bakemonogatari
Bakemonogatari is a wild and twisted series that first delves into the world of the supernatural and occult. Aragi Kyomi is a high school student and a survivor of vampyrism who becomes entangled in a goal to help those plagued by curses and demonic afflictions.
Bakemonogatari is set in several series that explore Aragi’s journey and encounters with the paranormal. The first series begins when Aragi meets Hitagi and discovers her curse of weightlessness. At first, Hitagi is very hostile to Aragi, he gains her trust and rushes to cure her of her ailment.
1 Another
Another is a dark and horrifying series about the mysterious curse that plagues a local high school. After the untimely death of a young student, a series of deaths occur each new school year, claiming countless students. Kouichi arrives just as the school curse kicks in and immediately feels out of place when he gets a strange tension from his classmates.
As his classmates slowly meet their fate through the suspected ghost of the dead student, Kouichi tries to solve the mystery and break the curse to save the lives of his friends. unfortunately, this task pushes Kouichi and his friends to their limits, with many breaking down under the heavy mental strain as their lives are on the line.
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