Best Mystery Anime of the 1990s

Ranked by community ratings from MyAnimeList across 13 mystery titles spanning 1990–1999.

1
Triangle Staff · 1998 · 353,127 ratings
Serial Experiments Lain is a highly divisive anime that sparks intense discussion. While praised for its...
8.1
2
Sunrise · 1991 · 10,150 ratings
City Hunter '91 is a decent, though somewhat disappointing, conclusion to the original series. Fans appreciate the...
7.5
3
Madhouse · 1998 · 6,798 ratings
Master Keaton is generally well-regarded as an episodic series with intelligent stories and interesting characters....
7.4
4
Madhouse · 1999 · 34,502 ratings
Petshop of Horrors is a short, episodic anime with a unique premise and creepy atmosphere. While the stories are...
7.2
5
Group TAC · 1995 · 16,283 ratings
Audience reception is mixed. While some appreciate the action, character interactions, and nostalgia, many are critical...
7.1
6
AIC · 1998 · 8,155 ratings
Audience reception is mixed, with praise for the show's premise and episodic mysteries, but criticism for its...
7
7
Production I.G · 1994 · 11,502 ratings
Blue Seed is viewed as a solid, though somewhat dated, 90s anime with a strong blend of action, romance, and...
7
8
Xebec · 1998 · 1,668 ratings
Steam Detectives is a largely forgotten but enjoyable steampunk detective show with a noir atmosphere. While it may be...
7
9
Studio Comet · 1991 · 540 ratings
The anime is highly underrated and praised for its horror atmosphere, psychological elements, and engaging characters....
7
10
Studio Pierrot · 1997 · 5,779 ratings
Audience reception to Clamp Gakuen Tanteidan is generally positive, particularly among those who appreciate CLAMP's...
6.9
11
Triangle Staff · 1998 · 1,238 ratings
Saint Luminous Jogakuin is a somewhat divisive anime. While some appreciate its mature tone, character interactions,...
6.9
12
Sunrise · 1999 · 5,081 ratings
Betterman is a divisive anime praised for its unique blend of genres and intricate plot, but criticized for its...
6.8
13
Group TAC · 1998 · 5,565 ratings
The show is remembered fondly by those who watched it in their youth. However, it's recognized as a children's show...
6.7