10 Best Shonen Manga Delving into Mystery Suspense and Puzzle-solving
Alright, buckle up manga lovers; we've got a wild ride coming your way! For those of you besotted with the shōnen genre, but hankering for something beyond the typical tales of willpower and camaraderie, we present the top 10 shōnen manga that take a detour into the winding roads of mystery, suspense, and puzzle-solving. These are manga that will grip your mind, induce adrenaline surges, and leave you insomniac with intrigue. These selections aren't your run-of-the-mill fight stories or chase sequences but polished gems boasting sophisticated plotlines and mind-boggling mysteries. Ever tried grappling with clues, dissecting peculiar situations, or piecing together puzzles ingrained in the plotline? Yes, that's what's awaiting you in these manga. From the diabolical strategy games, nail-biting suspense, to the satisfaction of solving a complex enigma, these storylines captivate and stimulate your cerebral side in ways you wouldn't expect from traditional shōnen narratives. Don't worry—we've still got that quintessential dash of heroism, camaraderie and maturity embedded amidst all the mystery, shaking up your perception of the shōnen genre. Ready to throw yourself into this churn of mystery and suspense? Let’s dive in then!
『Case Closed, Vol. 9』
The Junior Detective League takes action! While playing hide and seek, first-grader Amy discovers a chopped-off head. Will Conan and friends be able to save Amy from a serial murderer? And when Richard Moore attends a reunion of his college friends, one of them ends up with a bullet hole to her temple and a gun in her hand. Was it suicide or murder?! Later, Conan, Richard, and Rachel attend the birthday party of the daughter of a wealthy financier. But Conan's deductive skills are put to the test when the birthday girl ends up missing and someone turns up dead. -- VIZ Media
Author | Gosho Aoyama |
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Price | $6.99 |
Publisher | VIZ Media LLC |
Release Date | Jun 04, 2013 |
Source | Google Books |
『Don't Call it Mystery (Omnibus) Vol. 1-2』
Totonou is a young college student who stands out--both for his bushy hairdo and his finely-honed abilities of observation and deduction. When Totonou is accused of murder, he puts his skills to work and uses his exceptional insights to find the real killer. Later, all Totonou wants to do is return to his own little world, but he can't avoid getting caught up in one mystery after another. In his own blunt yet gentle way, Totonou is a truth seeker who tries to make sense of a chaotic--and often dangerous—world.
Author | Yumi Tamura |
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Price | $14.99 |
Publisher | Seven Seas Entertainment |
Release Date | May 30, 2023 |
Source | Google Books |
『Moriarty the Patriot, Vol. 1』
The untold story of Sherlock Holmes’ greatest rival, Moriarty! Before he was Sherlock’s rival, Moriarty fought against the unfair class caste system in London by making sure corrupt nobility got their comeuppance. But even the best-intentioned plans can spin out of control—will Moriarty’s dream of a more just and equal world turn him into a hero…or a monster?
Author | Ryosuke Takeuchi |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | VIZ Media LLC |
Release Date | Oct 06, 2020 |
Source | Google Books |
『Kindaichi Case Files, The The Gentleman Thief』
A new sinister mystery in Japan is presented in this red-hot teenage detective series. Young adult.
Author | Kanari Yozaburo/Sato Fumiya |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | TokyoPop |
Release Date | Nov 07, 2006 |
Source | Google Books |
『The Apothecary Diaries 01 (Manga)』
After breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated period mystery series! Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. Though she yearns for life outside its perfumed halls, she isn't long for a life of drudgery! Using her wits to break a "curse" afflicting the imperial heirs, Maomao attracts the attentions of the handsome eunuch Jinshi and is promoted to attendant food taster. But Jinshi has other plans for the erstwhile apothecary, and soon Maomao is back to brewing potions and...solving mysteries?!
Author | Natsu Hyuuga |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Release Date | Dec 08, 2020 |
Source | Google Books |
『The Decagon House Murders 1』
The manga based off the best-selling The Decagon House Murders novel by Yukito Ayatsuji! The members of a particular university's Mystery Club travel to a ten-sided house on a remote island...which just happens to have been the scene of a gristly, and unsolved, mass murder. Armed with details of the murder and keys to the property, they set out to dig deeper...but can they trust the "facts" of the case? And moreover...can they trust each other?
Author | Hiro Kiyohara |
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Price | $10.99 |
Publisher | Kodansha America LLC |
Release Date | Aug 17, 2021 |
Source | Google Books |
『Summer time rendering』
Author | Yasuki Tanaka |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | |
Release Date | Jan 01, 2019 |
Source | Google Books |
『Tesla Note 1』
Botan Negoro is not your average high school girl—she's been trained to be an elite government agent since she was young. She's also an expert on the "Tesla Fragment", which appear throughout the world to cause supernatural chaos. Her mission is to retrieve these fragments, and to do so she teams up with the smarmy, self-proclaimed top agent Kuruma. But this is no easy mission, even for an elite team... An all-new action manga from the writer of Tiger and Bunny!
Author | Kota Sannomiya |
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Price | $10.99 |
Publisher | Kodansha America LLC |
Release Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
Source | Google Books |
『In/Spectre 1』
KINDRED SPIRITS The 17-year-old Kotoko has a unique situation. When she was a child, she was kidnapped by spirits called yōkai, and returned missing one leg and one eye. Since then, she has been able to communicate with otherworldly forces, both benevolent and dangerous. Kotoko is alone in her power until she learns that the crush she's watched from afar, Kurō, has had his own encounter with yōkai! As if being touched by the supernatural wasn't enough, Kurō's personal life is also in shambles. With their shared experiences and understanding, Kotoko and Kurō form a partnership to deal with mysteries, from ancient demons to the ghost of an idol. But for a girl who's used to dealing with spirits, winning love might prove to be the bigger challenge!
Author | Kyo Shirodaira/Chashiba Katase |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Release Date | Nov 22, 2016 |
Source | Google Books |
『Erased, Vol. 1』
Twenty-nine-year-old Satoru Fujinuma is floundering through life. Amid his daily drudgery, he finds himself in the grip of an incredible, inexplicable, and uncontrollable phenomenon that rewinds time, a condition that seems to only make his drab life worse. But then, one day, everything changes. A terrible incident forever changes Satoru's life as he knows it...and with it, comes a "Revival" that sends Satoru eighteen years into the past! In the body of his boyhood self, Satoru encounters sights he never imagined he would see again--the smile of his mother, alive and well, his old friends, and Kayo Hinazuki, the girl who was kidnapped and murdered when he was a boy the first time around. To return to the present and prevent the tragedy that brought him back to his childhood in the first place, Satoru begins plotting a way to change Hinazuki's fate...But up against the clock and a faceless evil, does eleven-year-old Satoru even stand a chance?
Author | Kei Sanbe |
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Price | $6.99 |
Publisher | Yen Press LLC |
Release Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
Source | Google Books |
So there you have it folks; a rundown of some of the top ranked Shonen Manga that incorporate the fascinating genres of mystery, suspense and puzzle-solving. It doesn't matter if you are a die-hard Manga fan or just dipping your toes into this vast universe, the dynamics of these series are bound to pull you into their distinct worlds. From intriguing storylines, complex twists and turns, dexterous puzzle-solving to keeping you on the edge of your seat, these Manga series guarantee a binge-read. Make sure to bring along your detective caps, because these are not your ordinary whodunit stories. These finely crafted works dive deeper into the realms of suspense, often blending in elements of thrill, horror, fantasy and even science fiction. Mind-bending puzzles are there not just for characters to solve, but also for us readers, to stimulate our grey cells and satiate our inner Sherlock Holmes. Each series with its unique flavor of suspense and puzzle-solving invites you to join this adventurous ride full of excitement and nail-biting suspense. Happy reading, everyone!
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