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Case File nº221: Kabukicho

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Case File nº221: Kabukicho
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歌舞伎町シャーロック
(Kabukichō Shaarokku)
GenreMystery[1]
Anime television series
Directed byAi Yoshimura
Written byTaku Kishimoto
Music byTakurō Iga
StudioProduction I.G
Licensed byCrunchyroll
Original networkMBS, TBS, BS-TBS
Original run October 11, 2019 – March 27, 2020
Episodes24 + 6 OVA (List of episodes)

Case File nº221: Kabukicho[2] (歌舞伎町シャーロック, Kabukichō Shaarokku) is an original anime television series produced by Production I.G. Most of the characters are based on Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series. It aired on the Animeism programming block from October 2019 to March 2020.

Story

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Taking place in modern times in and around Kabukicho in a re-imagining of Sherlock Holmes, a team of detectives are solving a string of serial murders committed by Jack the Ripper.[3]

Cases hounding Kabukicho and its residents are brokered by Mrs. Hudson through Pipe Cat, an underground bar, where the detectives meet to accept the cases that interest them.

Characters

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Sherlock Holmes (シャーロック・ホームズ, Shārokku Hōmuzu)
Voiced by: Katsuyuki Konishi[4] (Japanese); Ian Sinclair[5] (English)
Sherlock is an eccentric individual who once dreamed of becoming a rakugoka but failed. He became a detective instead and is one of the detectives of detective row. He employs rakugo once he has deduced the answers to the case at hand.
John H. Watson (ジョン・H・ワトソン, Jon H. Watoson)
Voiced by: Yuichi Nakamura[4] (Japanese); Josh Grelle[5] (English)
John is currently employed at a university hospital on the west side of Shinjuku but had to cross over to Kabukichou in order to get someone help him with an odd case. His search leads him to the Pipe Cat.
James Moriarty (ジェームズ・モリアーティ, Jēmuzu Moriāti)
Voiced by: Seiichirō Yamashita[6] (Japanese); Justin Briner[5] (English)
James is the acting leader of the Kabukicho Irregulars, a group of children who have made it their mission to steal from the rich and support the needy. It is later revealed that he is the son of the ward mayor and has stayed in Kabukicho to track and take revenge on the serial killer who killed his twin sister.
Fuyuto Kyogoku (京極冬人, Kyogoku Fuyuto)
Voiced by: Sōma Saitō[6] (Japanese); Aaron Roberts (English)
Mary Morstan (メアリ・モーンスタン, Meari Mōnsutan)
Voiced by: Nao Tōyama[6] (Japanese); Trina Nishimura (English)
She is the younger of the Morstan siblings, who grew up with her older sister as her only companion. On the day she was taken up for adoption, she decided to run away to Kabukicho with Lucy.
Lucy Morstan (ルーシー・モーンスタン, Rūshī Mōnsutan)
Voiced by: Mariko Higashiuchi[6] (Japanese); Ryan Reynolds (English)
Lucy is the older of the Morstan siblings. When they were younger, she run away to the east side with Mary. She dresses as a man and is usually mistaken as such.
Michel Belmont (ミッシェル・ベルモント, Missheru Berumonto)
Voiced by: Yutaka Aoyama[6] (Japanese); R. Bruce Elliott (English)
Toratarō Kobayashi (小林寅太郎, Kobayashi Toratarō)
Voiced by: Tatsumaru Tachibana[6] (Japanese); Kyle Phillips (English)
Mrs. Hudson (ハドソン夫人, Hadoson fujin)
Voiced by: Junichi Suwabe[6] (Japanese); David Wald[5] (English)
Irene Adler (アイリーン・アドラー, Airīn Adorā)
Voiced by: Maaya Sakamoto[7] (Japanese); Caitlin Glass[8] (English)

Production and release

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Anime

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The original anime television series by Production I.G was announced on August 9, 2018. The series was directed by Ai Yoshimura and written by Taku Kishimoto, with Toshiyuki Yahagi responsible for the character designs. Takurō Iga composed the music.[9] The series ran for two cours,[10] with the half airing from October 11 to December 27, 2019 on the Animeism programming block on MBS, TBS, and BS-TBS.[4][11] The second half aired from January 10 to March 27, 2020. Ego-Wrappin' performed the series' opening theme song "CAPTURE", while Lozareena performed the series' first ending theme song "Hyakuoku Kōnen".[12][13] Huwie Ishizaki performed the series' second ending theme song "Parade".[14] Funimation licensed the series for a SimulDub.[15]

Prior to the show being announced, it was known as Kabukicho no Yatsu (That Man in Kabukicho).[16]

A six-episode OVA series was released on August 26, 2020.[17] It centers on Moriarty's background and the release included the original pilot video and audio commentaries made by the main cast.[18]

No.Title [19]Original air date
Part 1
1"Hello Detectives"
Transliteration: "Hajimemashite tantei shokun" (Japanese: はじめまして探偵諸君)		October 11, 2019 (2019-10-11)
2"Why Not Join the Staring-At-Eye-Moles Squad?"
Transliteration: "Naki boku ro mitsumetai wa ikaga" (Japanese: 泣きぼくろ見つめ隊はいかが)		October 18, 2019 (2019-10-18)
3"The Dream of Fuyuto Kyogoku, the Ace"
Transliteration: "Esu・Kyōgoku Fuyujin no Yume wa" (Japanese: エース・京極冬人の夢は)		October 25, 2019 (2019-10-25)
4"The Water's Usually Hot"
Transliteration: "Oyu wa kihonnetsume" (Japanese: お湯は基本熱め)		November 1, 2019 (2019-11-01)
5"Offside is the Best Side"
Transliteration: "Tachiai wa furaingugimi tu" (Japanese: 立合いはフライングぎみッ)		November 8, 2019 (2019-11-08)
6"Kobayashi the Man, Giving It His All"
Transliteration: "Otoko Kobayashi, yarussu" (Japanese: 漢 小林、やるっす)		November 15, 2019 (2019-11-15)
7"Wife Looks Into the Future"
Transliteration: "Waifu, mirai wo mitsumeru" (Japanese: ワイフ、未来を見つめる)		November 22, 2019 (2019-11-22)
8"Don't Take Off the Swimsuit"
Transliteration: "Mizugi wo nugaseru na" (Japanese: 水着を脱がせるな)		November 29, 2019 (2019-11-29)
9"That Woman's Pad"
Transliteration: "Ano onna no Negura" (Japanese: あの女のねぐら)		December 6, 2019 (2019-12-06)
10"Now Hiring Psychics"
Transliteration: "Reibai-shi kyūbo" (Japanese: 霊媒師急募)		December 13, 2019 (2019-12-13)
11"Jack the Ripper"
Transliteration: "Kirisaki Jakku" (Japanese: 切り裂きジャック)		December 20, 2019 (2019-12-20)
12"No More Nyan-Nyan"
Transliteration: "Niyan niyan daha" (Japanese: にゃんにゃん打破)		December 27, 2019 (2019-12-27)
Part 2
13"First Moonlit Night"
Transliteration: "Hajimari no Tsukiyo" (Japanese: はじまりの月夜)		January 10, 2020 (2020-01-10)
14"Take Back Your Melon Heart"
Transliteration: "Torimodose meron no Kokoro" (Japanese: 取り戻せメロンのココロ)		January 17, 2020 (2020-01-17)
15"Where is He?"
Transliteration: "Ano hito haizuko" (Japanese: あの人はいずこ)		January 24, 2020 (2020-01-24)
16"Michel and the Stupid Book"
Transliteration: "Missheru to Aho bon" (Japanese: ミッシェルとあほぼん)		January 31, 2020 (2020-01-31)
17"Looking Back on Saudade"
Transliteration: "Furikaereba saudāde" (Japanese: 振り返ればサウダーデ)		February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)
18"Lots of Animals"
Transliteration: "Dōbutsu takusan desu" (Japanese: 動物たくさんデス)		February 14, 2020 (2020-02-14)
19"The Curtain Rises on the Grand Guignol"
Transliteration: "Guran Ginyōru no maku wo" (Japanese: グランギニョールの幕を)		February 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)
20"Moriarty Savors"
Transliteration: "Moriāti, kyōju" (Japanese: モリアーティ、享受)		February 28, 2020 (2020-02-28)
21"Not Breathing"
Transliteration: "Taei" (Japanese: 絶入)		March 6, 2020 (2020-03-06)
22"The Thread Where We Talk About Yeast"
Transliteration: "Isutokin nitsuite kataru sure" (Japanese: イースト菌について語るスレ)		March 13, 2020 (2020-03-13)
23"Everybody Be There At Eight"
Transliteration: "Hachi ji, zenin shūgōdayo" (Japanese: 8時、全員集合だよ)		March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
24"See You in Kabukicho!"
Transliteration: "Kabukichō de aō" (Japanese: 歌舞伎町で会おう)		March 27, 2020 (2020-03-27)

Manga

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A manga version was serialized in Monthly Comic Garden and written by Kinu Mizukoshi.[20] It was released on January 4, 2020.[21][22]

Novel

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A novel version was serialized by Kadokawa Shoten under the Kadokawa Bunko novel label, which features an original story.[23]

Web radio

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A web radio show, known as Kabukicho Pipecat Radio, aired its first radio episode on October 9, 2019.[24] It was hosted by Junichi Suwabe and Tatsumaru Tachibana.[25]

References

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  1. ^ "The Fall 2019 Anime Preview Guide - Case File nº221: Kabukicho". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 2020-04-01. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
  2. ^ "Funimation's Fall 2019 Lineup Ramps Up the Action!". Funimation. September 18, 2019. Archived from the original on May 3, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  3. ^ Chapman, Paul. "Murder is Elementary in Kabukicho Sherlock TV Anime Trailer". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on May 18, 2024. Retrieved Oct 25, 2019.
  4. ^ a b c "Production I.G Unveils Kabukichō Sherlock TV Anime's Main Cast, Characters, Promo, Final Title". Anime News Network. November 7, 2018. Archived from the original on August 28, 2019. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
  5. ^ a b c d "[Master Thread] Case File nº221: Kabukicho (Dubbed)". Funimation. Archived from the original on 2020-05-28. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g "Production I.G's Kabukichō Sherlock Anime Announces 7 Additional Cast Members". Anime News Network. December 24, 2018. Archived from the original on December 25, 2018. Retrieved December 24, 2018.
  7. ^ "CHARACTER | オリジナルTVアニメ「歌舞伎町シャーロック」公式サイト" (in Japanese). pipecat-kabukicho.jp. Archived from the original on May 18, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  8. ^ "Caitlin Glass". Archived from the original on 2022-08-18. Retrieved 2020-01-26.
  9. ^ "Production I.G Makes Shinjuku-ku Kabuki-chō TV Anime About Nightlife in Fictionalized Tokyo District". Anime News Network. August 9, 2018. Archived from the original on August 28, 2019. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  10. ^ "Kabuki-chō Sherlock Anime Gets Half-Year Run with No Breaks, Manga, Novel". Anime News Network. September 8, 2019. Archived from the original on March 2, 2020. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
  11. ^ "Kabuki-chō Sherlock Anime Premieres on October 11". Anime News Network. August 14, 2019. Archived from the original on August 14, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  12. ^ "Kabukichō Sherlock Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Opening Song, October Premiere". Anime News Network. March 23, 2019. Archived from the original on July 14, 2019. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  13. ^ "Kabukichō Sherlock Anime's 3rd Promo Video Previews Ending Theme". Anime News Network. July 11, 2019. Archived from the original on September 9, 2019. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  14. ^ "Kabukichō Sherlock Anime's Video Previews Huwie Ishizaki's New Ending Song". Anime News Network. December 29, 2019. Archived from the original on February 11, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  15. ^ "Funimation Adds 7 More Anime to Fall 2019 Simulcast Lineup". Anime News Network. October 21, 2019. Archived from the original on March 21, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  16. ^ Chapman, Paul. "The Game is Afoot in Kabukicho Sherlock TV Anime". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on October 18, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  17. ^ "Case File nº221: Kabukicho Anime Gets 6-Story Original Video Anime on August 26". April 11, 2020. Archived from the original on April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  18. ^ Schley, Matt (14 April 2020). "Case File nº221: Kabukicho Gets Six-Part OVA This August". Otaku USA. Archived from the original on 5 June 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  19. ^ "STORY" (in Japanese). Archived from the original on October 12, 2019. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  20. ^ "「歌舞伎町シャーロック」10月11日から2クール連続放送 : 映画ニュース". 映画.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  21. ^ "Case File nº221: Kabukicho Manga Launches on January 4". December 4, 2019. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  22. ^ "アニメ放送中の「歌舞伎町シャーロック」コミカライズがコミックガーデンで". Archived from the original on 2020-02-26. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  23. ^ Chapman, Paul. "Kabukicho Sherlock TV Anime Solves Cases for Two Consecutive Cours". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on October 18, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  24. ^ "WEB RADIO | オリジナルTVアニメ「歌舞伎町シャーロック」公式サイト". pipecat-kabukicho.jp. Archived from the original on October 17, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  25. ^ "I.G新作アニメ「歌舞伎町シャーロック」は連続2クール、コミカライズも決定". Comic Natalie. Natasha. Archived from the original on October 18, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
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