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The best super power mystery anime you can start from the beginning

32 anime that are both mystery and super power, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Shiguang Dailiren, Jiyi Guanli Ju (2026), Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha.

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1. 1 Shiguang Dailiren Link Click ONA · 2021 · 11 episodes · LAN Studio · #67 on MyAnimeList 95% would recommend
2. 2 Jiyi Guanli Ju (2026) False Memory (2026) ONA · 2026 · 7 episodes · Flint Sugar · #263 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
3. 3 Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha Darker than Black TV · 2007 · 25 episodes · Bones · #682 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
4. 4 Sonny Boy TV · 2021 · 12 episodes · Madhouse · #1037 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
5. 5 Tiger & Bunny TV · 2011 · 25 episodes · Sunrise · #1103 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
6. 6 Bungou Stray Dogs Bungo Stray Dogs TV · 2016 · 12 episodes · Bones · #1165 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
7. 7 GetBackers Getbackers TV · 2002 · 49 episodes · Studio Deen · #1894 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
8. 8 Cike Wu Liuqi Fanwai Scissor Seven: Extra Episodes ONA · 2018 · 4 episodes · Sharefun Studio · #2009 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
9. 9 Persona 4 the Animation TV · 2011 · 25 episodes · AIC ASTA · #2070 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
10. 10 Jiyi Guanli Ju False Memory ONA · 2020 · 1 episode · Flint Sugar · #2318 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
11. 11 K TV · 2012 · 13 episodes · GoHands · #2588 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
12. 12 X TV · 2001 · 24 episodes · Madhouse · #2701 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
13. 13 Sakurada Reset Sagrada Reset TV · 2017 · 24 episodes · David Production · #2952 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
14. 14 Speed Grapher TV · 2005 · 24 episodes · Gonzo · #3172 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
15. 15 Hamatora The Animation TV · 2014 · 12 episodes · NAZ · #3499 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
16. 16 Darwin's Game TV · 2020 · 11 episodes · Nexus · #3729 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
17. 17 B: The Beginning ONA · 2018 · 12 episodes · Production I.G · #4098 on MyAnimeList 71% would recommend
18. 18 C: The Money of Soul and Possibility Control [C] CONTROL - The Money and Soul of Possibility TV · 2011 · 11 episodes · Tatsunoko Production · #4101 on MyAnimeList 71% would recommend
19. 19 Alice to Zouroku Alice & Zoroku TV · 2017 · 12 episodes · J.C.Staff · #4327 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
20. 20 Mekakucity Actors TV · 2014 · 12 episodes · Shaft · #4819 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
21. 21 Gleipnir TV · 2020 · 13 episodes · PINE JAM · #5153 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
22. 22 Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Detective Opera Milky Holmes TV · 2010 · 12 episodes · J.C.Staff · #5179 on MyAnimeList 64% would recommend
23. 23 Gokukoku no Brynhildr Brynhildr in the Darkness TV · 2014 · 13 episodes · Arms · #5730 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
24. 24 Night Head Genesis TV · 2006 · 24 episodes · Bee Media · #6443 on MyAnimeList 57% would recommend
25. 25 Ni Zai Xingguang Shenchu Stars Fall ONA · 2019 · 12 episodes · Wawayu Animation · #6816 on MyAnimeList 58% would recommend

Why this is not a MyAnimeList search. Every entry here is one you can start from the beginning. Anything with a prequel or a parent story is left out, as are recaps and compilation editions — about half of what MyAnimeList ranks. Ordered by MyAnimeList position. The percentage is the share of MyAnimeList scorers who rated a title 7 or higher.