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Anime about Bar Investigations and the Crimes Behind Them, Full of Mystery that Changes Everything

Anime about Bar Investigations and the Crimes Behind Them, Full of Mystery that Changes Everything

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Anime about Bar Investigations and the Crimes Behind Them, Full of Mystery that Changes Everything

Anime mysteries always have a unique way of presenting tension through seemingly ordinary places. One setting that often holds many secrets is the bar, night cafe, or meeting place that becomes the center of various conflicts.

Behind the relaxed atmosphere and light conversations, several anime actually present criminal cases, complex investigations, and mysteries that are gradually revealed. The characters must trace clues to uncover the hidden truth.

Some titles even make bars the main location that connects various characters and cases. Here is a list of anime about investigations, mysteries, and crimes that are related to the bar world or gathering places that hold many secrets.

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ODD TAXI (2021) focuses on Odokawa, a taxi driver living a simple life. Every day he meets various passengers from different backgrounds. A missing girl case slowly leads to him and changes his life. The police, criminal groups, and various mysterious figures begin to connect in a large investigation.

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UNDEAD GIRL MURDER FARCE (2023) starts with the murder of a vampire noble's wife in 19th century France. Because the authorities fail to solve the case, a special detective is called to investigate it. Tsugaru Shinuchi and Aya Rindou trace various clues related to the supernatural world. Their investigation evolves into a much larger and more dangerous quest.

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BUNGO STRAY DOGS (2016) follows the journey of Atsushi Nakajima after getting involved in a mysterious tiger case. His encounter with Osamu Dazai drastically changes his life. He then joins a group of detectives that handle cases beyond the police's capabilities. Various supernatural investigations lead them to face increasingly complex threats.

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CASE FILE N221: KABUKICHO (2019) features Pipe Cat, an underground bar that serves as a gathering place for detectives. The location also functions as an information hub for various cases. John Watson meets Sherlock Holmes there while seeking help for a strange case. From there, the two become involved in a murder investigation related to the figure of Jack the Ripper.

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BARTENDER: GLASS OF GOD (2024) centers on Ryuu Sasakura, a talented bartender working at Eden Hall. He is known for his ability to mix drinks that match the emotional state of his customers. The search for the ideal bartender for Hotel Cardinal brings many characters to meet Ryuu. Various personal stories and life conflicts of the customers are revealed through interactions behind the bar.

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DEATH PARADE (2015) is set in Quindecim, a mysterious bar that can only be entered by pairs of people who died at the same time. The place serves as a venue for determining the fate of souls after death. Decim, as the arbiter, tests the visitors through high-stakes games. From each game, secrets, sins, and the dark sides of the characters are gradually revealed one by one.

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PSYCHO-PASS (2012) presents a world that measures a person's criminal potential through a system called Sibyl. Each individual is monitored based on their psychological condition. Akane Tsunemori begins to question the justice of the system while handling various cases. Her investigations reveal that the truth does not always align with the decisions made by technology. Come read articles about other anime recommendations on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, then when, KapanLagi?