Hudson, but don’t expect to encounter a sweet and modest housekeeper. The anime also hosts a number of iconic characters from the Holmesian canon, including Mrs. The representation of Sherlock Holmes, (whose facial features remind me of Jeremy Brett) embodies this cultural fusion, who solves mysteries through rakugo, a traditional Japanese form of storytelling (kind of like a one-man show). While a lot of great things could be said about the anime, one of the most fascinating aspects of Kabukichō Shārokku lies in its fusion of neo-Victorian and “noir-esque” elements within a culturally distinctive sekaikan (world). This anime hasn’t been translated yet, and I’d imagine that it would be quite a feat to do so, as there are numerous Japanese cultural references, sexual innuendos, use of slang and jokes that would lose their impact and nuance in English. It also draws inspiration from Rampo’s boys’ detective stories.
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This anime series is well-researched, which is evident in its careful attention to details from Doyle’s original stories and characters, as well as BBC’s Sherlock (i.e., season four). If you like classic mysteries mixed with a bit of vulgar comedy and a lot of unexpected twists and turns, then, this anime is for you! Kabukichō Shārokku is probably one of the most intriguing adaptations of Sherlock Holmes to date. Kabukichō Shārokku (2019) | Sherlock of Kabukichō One great example is Kabukichō Shārokku, ( Sherlock of Kabukichō) produced by Production I.G.ġ.
Additionally, I’d argue that the number of original, or stand alone mystery anime series has increased since the early 2000s. Some of the most iconic mystery/detective anime from the 1990s such as Meitantei Konan (translated to Case Closed in North America) are adaptations of their manga originals. Although mystery manga were perceived as something less than their novel counterparts, they were immensely popular and widely read by the masses. During the late 1980s and 1990s, the majority of these stories were being published as novels, but also in the form of manga (Japanese comics). In fact, it can be traced to the revival of the authentic school of Japanese detective fiction, which sought to restore classic puzzle mysteries and tales of ratiocination such as by Edogawa Rampo and Yokomizo Seishi. To begin, the genre of Holmesian anime (anime that adapt stories and characters from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes) is not new. Since the province is still under lockdown, at least in Ontario, I encourage you to watch them online or purchase the Blue-ray & DVDs! As I’m in the midst of writing a paper on Sherlock Holmes in Japanese popular culture for Canadian Holmes, Journal of the Bootmakers of Toronto, I thought I’d share some of my favorite anime adaptations of the Great detective, as well as some mystery anime that I’ve recently finished watching.
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