Case File nº221: Kabukicho

Case File nº221: Kabukicho[2] (歌舞伎町シャーロック, Kabukichō Syarokku) is an original anime television series produced by Production I.G which premiered on October 11, 2019 on the Animeism programming block.

Case File nº221: Kabukicho
Japanese logo
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 byFunimation
Original networkMBS, TBS, BS-TBS
Original run October 11, 2019 – March 27, 2020
Episodes24

Story

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]

From there, they are tasked to solve other cases hounding Kabukicho and its residents.

Characters
Sherlock Holmes (シャーロック・ホームズ)
Voiced by: Katsuyuki Konishi (Japanese); Ian Sinclair (English)[4][5]
John H. Watson (ジョン・H・ワトソン)
Voiced by: Yuichi Nakamura (Japanese); Josh Grelle (English)[4][5]
James Moriarty (ジェームズ・モリアーティ)
Voiced by: Seiichirō Yamashita (Japanese); Justin Briner (English)[6][5]
Fuyuto Kyogoku (京極冬人, Kyogoku Fuyuto)
Voiced by: Sōma Saitō (Japanese); Aaron Roberts (English)[6]
Mary Morstan (メアリ・モーンスタン)
Voiced by: Nao Tōyama[6]
Lucy Morstan (ルーシー・モーンスタン)
Voiced by: Mariko Higashiuchi[6]
Michel Belmont (ミッシェル・ベルモント)
Voiced by: Yutaka Aoyama (Japanese); R Bruce Elliott (English)[6]
Toratarō Kobayashi (小林寅太郎, Kobayashi Toratarō)
Voiced by: Tatsumaru Tachibana (Japanese); Kyle Phillips (English)[6]
Mrs. Hudson (ハドソン夫人)
Voiced by: Junichi Suwabe (Japanese); David Wald (English)[6][5]
Irene Adler (アイリーン・アドラー)
Voiced by: Maaya Sakamoto (Japanese); Caitlin Glass (English)[7][8]

Production and release

Anime

The original anime television series by Production I.G was announced on August 9, 2018. The series is directed by Ai Yoshimura and written by Taku Kishimoto, with Toshiyuki Yahagi handling character designs. Takurō Iga is composing the music.[9] It premiered on October 11, 2019 on the Animeism programming block on MBS, TBS, and BS-TBS.[4][10] Ego-Wrappin' performed the series' opening theme song "CAPTURE", while Lozareena performed the series' ending theme song "Hyakuoku Kōnen".[11][12] Huwie Ishizaki will perform the series' second ending theme song "Parade".[13] The series will run for two cours.[14] Funimation has 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 6-episode OVA project has been announced and set to release on August 26, 2020.[17] They would center around Moriarty's background and will also include the original pilot video and audio commentaries made by the main cast.[18]

No. Title[19] Original air date
1"Hello Detectives"
Transcription: "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?"
Transcription: "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"
Transcription: "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"
Transcription: "Oyu wa kihonnetsume" (Japanese: お湯は基本熱め)		November 1, 2019 (2019-11-01)
5"Offside is the Best Side"
Transcription: "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"
Transcription: "Otoko Kobayashi, yarussu" (Japanese: 漢 小林、やるっす)		November 15, 2019 (2019-11-15)
7"Wife Looks Into the Future"
Transcription: "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"
Transcription: "Mizugi wo nugaseru na" (Japanese: 水着を脱がせるな)		November 29, 2019 (2019-11-29)
9"That Woman's Pad"
Transcription: "Ano onna no Negura" (Japanese: あの女のねぐら)		December 6, 2019 (2019-12-06)
10"Now Hiring Psychics"
Transcription: "Reibai-shi kyūbo" (Japanese: 霊媒師急募)		December 13, 2019 (2019-12-13)
11"Jack the Ripper"
Transcription: "Kirisaki Jakku" (Japanese: 切り裂きジャック)		December 20, 2019 (2019-12-20)
12"No More Nyan-Nyan"
Transcription: "Niyan niyan daha" (Japanese: にゃんにゃん打破)		December 27, 2019 (2019-12-27)
13"First Moonlit Night"
Transcription: "Hajimari no Tsukiyo" (Japanese: はじまりの月夜)		January 10, 2020 (2020-01-10)
14"Take Back Your Melon Heart"
Transcription: "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?"
Transcription: "Ano hito haizuko" (Japanese: あの人はいずこ)		January 24, 2020 (2020-01-24)
16"Michel and the Stupid Book"
Transcription: "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"
Transcription: "Furikaereba saudāde" (Japanese: 振り返ればサウダーデ)		February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)
18"Lots of Animals"
Transcription: "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"
Transcription: "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"
Transcription: "Moriāti, kyōju" (Japanese: モリアーティ、享受)		February 28, 2020 (2020-02-28)
21"Not Breathing"
Transcription: "Taei" (Japanese: 絶入)		March 6, 2020 (2020-03-06)
22"The Thread Where We Talk About Yeast"
Transcription: "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"
Transcription: "Hachi ji, zenin shūgōdayo" (Japanese: 8時、全員集合だよ)		March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
24"See you in Kabukicho!"
Transcription: "Kabukichō de aō" (Japanese: 歌舞伎町で会おう)		March 27, 2020 (2020-03-27)

Manga

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

Novel

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

Web radio

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

References
  1. "The Fall 2019 Anime Preview Guide - Case File nº221: Kabukicho". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
  2. "Funimation's Fall 2019 Lineup Ramps Up the Action!". Funimation. September 18, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  3. Chapman, Paul. "Murder is Elementary in Kabukicho Sherlock TV Anime Trailer". Crunchyroll. Retrieved Oct 25, 2019.
  4. "Production I.G Unveils Kabukichō Sherlock TV Anime's Main Cast, Characters, Promo, Final Title". Anime News Network. November 7, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
  5. Funimation. "[Master Thread] Case File nº221: Kabukicho (Dubbed)". www.funimation.com. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
  6. "Production I.G's Kabukichō Sherlock Anime Announces 7 Additional Cast Members". Anime News Network. December 24, 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". pipecat-kabukicho.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  8. http://pocbooking.com/roster/caitlin-glass/
  9. "Production I.G Makes Shinjuku-ku Kabuki-chō TV Anime About Nightlife in Fictionalized Tokyo District". Anime News Network. August 9, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  10. "Kabuki-chō Sherlock Anime Premieres on October 11". Anime News Network. August 14, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  11. "Kabukichō Sherlock Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Opening Song, October Premiere". Anime News Network. March 23, 2019. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  12. "Kabukichō Sherlock Anime's 3rd Promo Video Previews Ending Theme". Anime News Network. July 11, 2019. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  13. "Kabukichō Sherlock Anime's Video Previews Huwie Ishizaki's New Ending Song". Anime News Network. December 29, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  14. "Kabuki-chō Sherlock Anime Gets Half-Year Run With No Breaks, Manga, Novel". Anime News Network. September 8, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
  15. "Funimation Adds 7 More Anime to Fall 2019 Simulcast Lineup". Anime News Network. October 21, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  16. Chapman, Paul. "The Game is Afoot in Kabukicho Sherlock TV Anime". Crunchyroll. Retrieved Oct 25, 2019.
  17. "Case File nº221: Kabukicho Anime Gets 6-Story Original Video Anime on August 26". April 11, 2020. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  18. https://otakuusamagazine.com/case-file-no221-kabukicho-gets-six-part-ova-this-august/
  19. "STORY" (in Japanese). 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. Retrieved Oct 25, 2019.
  21. https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2019-12-04/case-file-n-221-kabukicho-manga-launches-on-january-4/.153983
  22. https://natalie.mu/comic/news/361995
  23. Chapman, Paul. "Kabukicho Sherlock TV Anime Solves Cases for Two Consecutive Cours". Crunchyroll. Retrieved Oct 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. Retrieved Oct 25, 2019.
  25. Inc, Natasha. "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". コミックナタリー. Retrieved Oct 25, 2019.
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