There was another anime dealing with a child-size detective aside from Detective Conan. Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok combines the aspects of mysteries and Norse Mythology and wrapped it around in animation. The end result is this very anime.
Loki, as those familiar with Norse Mythology may know, is the God of Chaos and Mischief. Odin trapped Loki in the body of a young boy after banishing him, and now he seeks to reclaim his place back in the realm of the gods, as well as his original body. To do this, he needs to collect the evil auras that can take over human hearts. To this end, he starts a detective agency dealing with the supernatural, accompanied by his partner Yamino, who is loyal to him. While doing so, he runs into Mayura Daidoji, a girl obsessed with mysteries. After saving her, she somehow becomes the 3rd member. During his mission, he runs into other Norse Gods: some to befriend him, and some to behead him. All the while, Mayura is unaware that, despite his abnormal knowledge and abilites, that Loki is a Norse God himself...
The anime ran for 26 episodes, licensed under ADV Films. Once more, this is another case in which traits from the anime differ noticeably from the manga. In the manga, Loki is more wild and silly, while he is moreso cool-headed in the manga, save for times of danger. Mayura's love for Loki is also different: while it's hazy in the manga, it's more clear cut, and somewhat mutual, in the anime. Loki is voiced by Jose Diaz (Adult form), and Shannon Emerick (Child Form), while Mayura is voiced by Kira Vincent-Davis.
While it doesn't capture me more than Detective Conan, it does stand as another favorite of mine. Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok gains an 8.1 of 10.
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