Yuukoku no Moriarty OVA

Moriarty the Patriot OVA / 憂国のモリアーティ
Yuukoku no Moriarty OVA
Genres: Adult Cast, Historical, Mystery, Psychological, Shounen, Suspense
Themes: Adult Cast, Historical, Psychological
Demographics: Shounen
Studios: Production I.G
Producers: Bandai Namco Arts, Bandai Spirits, Mainichi Broadcasting System, Shueisha, Yomiuri TV Enterprise
Rating: 7.8 / 10
Rank: #1068
Popularity: #3602
Users Listed: 45,963
Users Scored: 16,992
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 10/13/2022
Aired: April 27, 2022 (Spring)
Type: ova
Source: manga
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 2

Synopsis:

The narrative unfolds with William James Moriarty's unexpected return to a past he thought he understood. A damaged painting triggers a journey to Bath, prompting a search for a childhood acquaintance whose identity has become unsettlingly ambiguous. Accompanied by his brother Louis, and later joined by Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, William navigates unfamiliar social circles and perplexing clues.

The story explores themes of memory, identity, and the complexities of familial bonds amidst a backdrop of hidden lives and veiled intentions. Set against the refined atmosphere of Victorian England, the anime delves into the contrast between outward appearances and concealed realities. As Moriarty seeks to uncover the truth about his friend, he confronts a world where loyalties are tested and perceptions are constantly challenged. The series offers a character-driven experience focused on investigation and interpersonal dynamics rather than grand spectacle.

Trailer:

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: Memories of a Lily (Aired: 04/27/2022)
  • Episode 2: A Tea Party with the Moriarty's (Aired: 04/27/2022)

Characters:

  • Holmes, Sherlock (Main) - Voice Actors: Furukawa, Makoto, Devaney, Theo, Chiesse, Nestor
  • James Moriarty, Albert (Main) - Voice Actors: Satou, Takuya, Guerrero, Chris, Schmidt, André
  • James Moriarty, William (Main) - Voice Actors: Saitou, Souma, Dismuke, Aaron, Sauer, André
  • James Moriarty, Louis (Main) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Chiaki, Wang, Howard, Rinaldi, André
  • Adler, Irene (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hikasa, Youko, Van Sistine, Natalie, Pozatto, Mariana
  • Herder, Von (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toriumi, Kousuke, McInnis, Brandon, Quelle, Rafael
  • Moran, Sebastian (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hino, Satoshi, Wehkamp, Christopher, Falcão, Jonas
  • Patterson, Zach (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawashima, Tokuyoshi, Bowling, Anthony, Sangregório, Bruno
  • Porlock, Fred (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uemura, Yuuto, Yen, Caleb, Teófilo, Filipe
  • Renfield, Jack (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uchida, Naoya, DuBose, Bruce, Gomes, Rodrigo
  • Watson, John H. (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ono, Yuuki, Colt Levy, Ryan, Drummond, Eduardo

Staff:

  • Morihiro, Fumi (Producer)
  • Ohira, Masashi (Producer)
  • Nomura, Kazuya (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Hata, Shouji (Sound Director)
  • Katou, Daiki (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director)
  • Watanabe, Masahiko (Episode Director)
  • Ishiyama, Takaaki (Storyboard)
  • Yamamoto, Kohta (Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition)
  • Fujisaku, Junichi (Executive Producer)
  • Hirayanagi, Satoru (Art Director)
  • Kishimoto, Taku (Series Composition)
  • Miyoshi, Hikaru (Original Character Design)
  • Murai, Sakiko (Special Effects)
  • Noda, Sayoko (Color Design)
  • Ohno, Tsutomu (Animation Director)
  • Ookubo, Tooru (Character Design, Chief Animation Director)
  • Rinaldi, André (ADR Director)
  • Saitou, Mika (Animation Director)
  • Saitou, Haruki (Animation Director)
  • Tachibana, Asami (Music)
  • Takahashi, Ayaka (Director of Photography)
  • Takeuchi, Ryousuke (Original Creator)
  • Tanaka, Kouji (Director of Photography)
  • Tsuneki, Shinobu (Mechanical Design)
  • Uematsu, Junichi (Editing)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Yuukoku no Moriarty Part 2 (anime - Other)