17 Anime Like Moriarty the Patriot

TV (37 eps)
2006 - 2007

Have you ever felt like the world would be a better place if certain people weren’t around? Such grim daydreams might occur when watching the dismal daily news, but on one fateful day, Light Yagami finds that these daydreams can become reality. By pure happenstance, he comes across a black notebook entitled "Death Note", whose text within states that whoever's name is written on its pages will die. With the aid of the death god Ryuk, Light takes it upon himself to rid the world of its corruption, ushering in a new era of purity one death at a time. But as Ryuk foretells, Light's actions will not go unchallenged...

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Reasons you might like Death Note...

Marcy1221 says...

Death Note and Moriarty the Patriot have similar main characters. While technically a villan, they have a strong moral compass who will stop at nothing to accomplish their goals.

Meizzey says...

They are both fantastic mysteries with interesting plot twists.

Both have dark tone and are masterpieces.

PowerOfWilson says...

The plot, of both animes just so SMART !!! death note=so smart

moriarty the patriot=smart

if you love one..... i tell you, youll love the other!

CrazyTP333 says...

Any Deathnote fan is sure to find something to love in Moriarty the Patriot, and vice-versa.

As an exercise, can you guess the anime based on the plot synopsis? The story follows a murderer who wants to bring about change to the world by killing those he sees as unfit, while a master detective tries to catch him in an effort to fulfil his own curiosity.

Both Deathnote and Moriarty the Patriot would fit under the description given. While there are some distinct differences in the relationship of Light and L and Moriarty and Holmes (most notably changes that appear to be coming in the second season), that makes it more kin to the relationship between Makishima and Kogami in Psycho-Pass, Moriarty's and Holme's relationship is dynamic enough to surely remind you of the dynamic duo (Light and L).

BeingMe says...

At the first sight I felt the similarity between L & Kira and Moriarty & Holmes. Like high IQ games between them which makes the swou exciting. Both are fantastic mysteries with kinda dark plot twists.

themightyza says...

the fights have a similarity, yk? its just as though theyre fighting with swords but theyre not, theyre playing mind games

ToeBeans405 says...

Similar mind games/deceit between the protagonist antihero and the detective trying to figure them out.

MONSTA11 says...

Both protagonists are antiheroes. Both are opposed by an equally smart counterpart. Both are well-written and directed.

NeveeSnow says...

Moriarty and Light are really similar (inteligent, analytical, idealists, they believe that the ends justify the means). There is the same goal: make the world a better place and they are able to sacrifice everything (and everyone) to achieve that. Both make you question definition of good and evil.

Teoca317 says...

Both anime have main characters (antiheroes) who desperately want to change the world. They would even go as far as dirtying their hands to complete their goal. Both anime feature mind games that the characters go through. Both anime have a similar relationship between the "protagonist" and the "antagonist" (Light and L) (Moriarty and Homes). These anime also have episodes that make you want to watch more!

If you like one, I believe you'll like the other

AmazingMars says...

Both main characters have similar motives (making a better place), similar methods (murder) and hidden identities. Both animes have a character who is attempting to figure out who the mysterious identity is (more so in season 2 of Moriarty the Patriot) and befriend the culprit whilst suspecting them.

astrobasil says...

Both are very cat and mouse, they will have you at the edge of your seat. Both protagonasists have dubious morals. very intrenting watch. I also recccomend both mangas!

Nickwaffle says...

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Max4444 says...

Both anime are a battle between a very smart detective and a very smart criminal who commits crimes to make society better.

PapyRupse says...

Both anime's revolve around people who use their intellect to either solve mysteries or to create the mysteries. Both anime's revolve around justice and creating a better world through crime. Also, both anime's are about two people with the same intellect meeting on the same level, becoming friends or something that resembles such a relationship, while being on different sides of the law.

L0001 says...

both are focused on 'detective' genre, and have incredibly smart characters, but in moriarty the patriot you wont cry as much if you cried on L's death

TV (24 eps)
2008 - 2009

In Victorian England it is commonplace for the rich and wealthy to have a staff, led by a head butler, to run their households; the Phantomhive Estate is no different. The young and demanding Count Ciel Phantomhive, child owner of a toy company, lives in the grand countryside manor. Sebastian is his head butler, and the epitome of perfection; he effortlessly and gracefully completes his day-to day chores and fixes the countless mistakes of the other employees. However, whilst on the outside all seems prim and proper, a more sinister secret lies just beneath the surface. Sebastian is in fact a demon bound by a contract with the young count; he will loyally serve and fight for him in return for his soul.

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Reasons you might like Black Butler...

thatotakugirl says...

Victiorian London settings with morally gray main characters who are nobles and investigate crimes. The villians are often fellow nobles and solving the crimes often leads to the death. While Moriarty is grounded a bit more in historical fiction, Black Butler aligns to the supernatural with demons and such.