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SeedFreedom · 2007-11-13, 18:15

I've recently started watching Detective Conan, but it seems to be hard to get more episodes, so I'm wondering if there are any other animes that feature a genius who uses incredible insight to solve problems/win.

thanks

just a short PS. it would be helpful if you listed weather or not it is Licenced. both suggestions welcome.

gomez799 · 2007-11-13, 18:25

yes
Spiral ~ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/ency...me.php?id=1819

~gomez

Tri-ring · 2007-11-13, 18:35

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Originally Posted by SeedFreedom

I've recently started watching Detective Conan, but it seems to be hard to get more episodes, so I'm wondering if there are any other animes that feature a genius who uses incredible insight to solve problems/win.

thanks

just a short PS. it would be helpful if you listed weather or not it is listed. both suggestions welcome.

Kindaichi Hajime no Jikenbo
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/ency...me.php?id=1859

Ayaturi Sakon(AKA Puppet Master Sakon)
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/ency...ime.php?id=937

NoSanninWa · 2007-11-13, 18:53

I have to second the recommendation for Ayatsuri Sakon. This is a very moody and fascinating show steeped in traditional Japanese culture where the main character solves rather unusual murders.

Detective Academy Q is another detective show. It's nowheres near as intense as Sakon, but it is rather fun.

Geass · 2007-11-13, 19:45

Death Note.

Kyomi · 2007-11-13, 21:41

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Death Note.

I'm pretty sure that's in another league though it's not "wrong" >.>

tbl · 2007-11-14, 03:22

Death Note qualifies, except the protagonist is usually on the other side of the law.
Code Geass, the protagonist is a genius who is a military leader of a resistance in an alternative history Japan which was conquered by an alternate Britain.

The Chaos · 2007-11-14, 07:18

Suteki Tantei Labyrinth it about child (10 years old.....I gauss).... he solve police case....
it new anime...

Geass · 2007-11-14, 08:38

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Originally Posted by Kyomi

I'm pretty sure that's in another league though it's not "wrong" >.>

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Originally Posted by SeedFreedom

animes that feature a genius who uses incredible insight to solve problems/win.

I'd say that both main characters would easily qualify as geniuses and they use their mental abilities to get ahead.

And I second Code Geass.

miaka · 2007-11-14, 09:10

ghost hunt - mixture of mystery and paranormal.
Majin Tantei Neuro - the girl is not the genius but her sidekick

Geass · 2007-11-14, 10:25

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Originally Posted by miaka

ghost hunt - mixture of mystery and paranormal.
Majin Tantei Neuro - the girl is not the genius but her sidekick

If you're going with Neuro then go for the manga, not the anime. The manga is actually fairly good. And I second Ghost Hunt, the genius isn't obvious, but it is fairly technical.

Deus ex Digital Boy · 2007-11-14, 20:25

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Originally Posted by gomez799

yes
Spiral ~ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/ency...me.php?id=1819

~gomez

Spiral is in no way intelligent. I can't even begin to describe the dumbassery going on in this show. It's the most contrived nonsense and overblown situations full of senselessness, idiocy on the part of all characters, and dumb luck that I've had to sit through wondering 'WHO CARES?!' all along the way. I swear to god the writer just used whatever came to mind as it popped into his head.

As for Suteki Tantei Labyrinth.... lulz....

NoSanninWa · 2007-11-14, 23:17

I'm afraid I have to agree that Spiral should not be recommended. It is one of those shows where you're told how brilliant everyone is, but then they are right purely through dumb luck and hunches. Also, I cannot get over the harmlessness of all those exploding bombs.

As for Suteki Tantei Labyrinth, I only saw two episodes, but it appears that the main character isn't a genius, he doesn't even know how he can solve mysteries and appears to just have very good intuition. He merely uses his supernatural intuition to help the police. Not his intelligence.

cicido · 2007-11-15, 01:06

Kindaichi, it is better than Cased Closed in terms of intelligence, not so much on over-all plot and character developments though.

Tri-ring · 2007-11-15, 02:17

One interesting information, all Kindaichi Shonen Jikenbo, Detective Conan and Ayatsuri Sakon were serialized at around the sametime in Shukan Shonen Magazine, Shukan Shonen Sunday and Shukan Shonen Jump respectively to compete one another in hopes to gain share.

NoSanninWa · 2007-11-15, 03:02

Thank you for the info. That is truly interesting.

**Solace** · 2007-11-16, 07:10

Spiral won't win merits for realism but then again if you enjoyed Detective Conan it won't bother you much. I found it intriguing but be warned they spend more time playing the who-dun-it game than on actual plot. Read the manga if you want to actually get some story.

Tri-ring · 2007-11-16, 18:58

It's not mystery solving but Fujita Reiji, protagonist of Gallery Fake is a genius when it comes to fine art.
Nicknamed "Professor" at his former work place at the New York Metropolitan Museum, he squeezes out from various tight spots with his vast knowledge and insight concerning fine art.

SeedFreedom · 2007-11-16, 19:55

thanks for all the suggestions people

2007-11-13, 18:15	Link #1
SeedFreedom Hina is my goddess Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2005	genius anime I've recently started watching Detective Conan, but it seems to be hard to get more episodes, so I'm wondering if there are any other animes that feature a genius who uses incredible insight to solve problems/win. thanks just a short PS. it would be helpful if you listed weather or not it is Licenced. both suggestions welcome. Last edited by SeedFreedom; 2007-11-13 at 19:08. Reason: spelling mistake

2007-11-13, 18:53	Link #4
NoSanninWa Weapon of Mass Discussion Fansubber Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New York, USA	I have to second the recommendation for Ayatsuri Sakon. This is a very moody and fascinating show steeped in traditional Japanese culture where the main character solves rather unusual murders. Detective Academy Q is another detective show. It's nowheres near as intense as Sakon, but it is rather fun. __________________ There's not that fine a line between willing suspension of disbelief and something just being stupid.

2007-11-13, 19:45	Link #5
Geass ~Power of the King~ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Far North	Death Note. __________________

2007-11-14, 03:22	Link #7
tbl Affably Evil Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hammerspace or Australia, I forget which	Death Note qualifies, except the protagonist is usually on the other side of the law. Code Geass, the protagonist is a genius who is a military leader of a resistance in an alternative history Japan which was conquered by an alternate Britain. __________________ Destroy. Destroy. Destroy. Slowly, completely, gently beyond comparison, cruelly to the point of numbness, I'll violate your life. That's right. The instant I rip off your limbs, tear open your rib and pull out your intestines, biting into your neck as you scream in agony, chewing through your eyes as I ignore your pleas for mercy and spreading your brains on the ground like butter! I am sane, well more or less

2007-11-14, 07:18	Link #8
The Chaos ǾΝΈ ΡЇΈÇΈ is the Best !! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: away from you Age: 35	Suteki Tantei Labyrinth it about child (10 years old.....I gauss).... he solve police case.... it new anime... __________________

2007-11-13, 18:25	Link #2
gomez799 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006	yes Spiral ~ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/ency...me.php?id=1819 ~gomez

2007-11-14, 09:10	Link #10
miaka Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	ghost hunt - mixture of mystery and paranormal. Majin Tantei Neuro - the girl is not the genius but her sidekick

2007-11-14, 23:17	Link #13
NoSanninWa Weapon of Mass Discussion Fansubber Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New York, USA	I'm afraid I have to agree that Spiral should not be recommended. It is one of those shows where you're told how brilliant everyone is, but then they are right purely through dumb luck and hunches. Also, I cannot get over the harmlessness of all those exploding bombs. As for Suteki Tantei Labyrinth, I only saw two episodes, but it appears that the main character isn't a genius, he doesn't even know how he can solve mysteries and appears to just have very good intuition. He merely uses his supernatural intuition to help the police. Not his intelligence. __________________ There's not that fine a line between willing suspension of disbelief and something just being stupid.

2007-11-15, 01:06	Link #14
cicido I'm so moe I kill myself Artist Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: your basement	Kindaichi, it is better than Cased Closed in terms of intelligence, not so much on over-all plot and character developments though.

2007-11-15, 02:17	Link #15
Tri-ring Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Land of the rising sun	One interesting information, all Kindaichi Shonen Jikenbo, Detective Conan and Ayatsuri Sakon were serialized at around the sametime in Shukan Shonen Magazine, Shukan Shonen Sunday and Shukan Shonen Jump respectively to compete one another in hopes to gain share.

2007-11-15, 03:02	Link #16
NoSanninWa Weapon of Mass Discussion Fansubber Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New York, USA	Thank you for the info. That is truly interesting. __________________ There's not that fine a line between willing suspension of disbelief and something just being stupid.

2007-11-16, 07:10	Link #17
Solace (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻ Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006	Spiral won't win merits for realism but then again if you enjoyed Detective Conan it won't bother you much. I found it intriguing but be warned they spend more time playing the who-dun-it game than on actual plot. Read the manga if you want to actually get some story. __________________

2007-11-16, 18:58	Link #18
Tri-ring Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Land of the rising sun	It's not mystery solving but Fujita Reiji, protagonist of Gallery Fake is a genius when it comes to fine art. Nicknamed "Professor" at his former work place at the New York Metropolitan Museum, he squeezes out from various tight spots with his vast knowledge and insight concerning fine art.

2007-11-16, 19:55	Link #19
SeedFreedom Hina is my goddess Graphic Designer Join Date: Dec 2005	thanks for all the suggestions people