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"Moriarty the Patriot" is a reimagining of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories, centering on William James Moriarty as the protagonist. Set in late 19th-century Britain, the series explores the rigid class system and societal inequalities of the era. William, a brilliant mathematician and nobleman, adopts the alias "James Moriarty" and becomes a crime consultant, orchestrating elaborate schemes to dismantle the corrupt aristocracy and create a more equitable society. His actions are driven by a desire to avenge the injustices faced by the lower classes, including his own traumatic past as an orphan adopted into the Moriarty family.

The narrative is divided into two main arcs. The first arc focuses on William and his brothers, Albert and Louis Moriarty, as they execute calculated plans to eliminate corrupt nobles and redistribute wealth to the oppressed. William's methods blur the line between justice and villainy, as he manipulates events to ensure his targets meet their downfall. The second arc shifts to a more direct confrontation with Sherlock Holmes, who emerges as a formidable adversary. Holmes, a consulting detective, becomes intrigued by the mysterious crimes orchestrated by Moriarty and begins to unravel his schemes. Their intellectual rivalry forms the core of the story, with each attempting to outwit the other while grappling with their contrasting philosophies on justice and morality.

Key characters include William James Moriarty, whose calm demeanor and strategic mind make him a compelling antihero; Albert Moriarty, the eldest brother who supports William's vision; and Louis Moriarty, the youngest brother, who serves as William's loyal confidant and enforcer. Sherlock Holmes is portrayed as a genius detective with a sharp intuition and a penchant for solving seemingly unsolvable cases. John Watson, Holmes's loyal companion, provides a grounded perspective and moral counterbalance to Holmes's eccentricities. Other notable characters include Irene Adler, a skilled actress and ally to Holmes, and Sebastian Moran, a former military officer who becomes entangled in Moriarty's plans.

The series blends mystery, drama, and psychological intrigue, with a strong emphasis on moral ambiguity. It delves into themes of justice, revenge, and the consequences of radical change, presenting a nuanced portrayal of its characters and their motivations. The narrative maintains a steady pace, balancing episodic crime-solving with an overarching plot that builds toward a climactic confrontation between Moriarty and Holmes. Through its reinterpretation of classic literary figures, "Moriarty the Patriot" offers a fresh perspective on the Sherlock Holmes universe, exploring the complexities of its characters and the societal issues of its setting.
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Moriarty the Patriot
憂国のモリアーティ
Type: TV-Series
Date: 04/04/2021
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Staff
  • Director
    Kazuya Nomura
  • Script
    Hisashi Kobayashi
    Yūki Takabayashi
    Fūka Ishii
    Nagiko Ohara
  • Episode Director
    Yoshitaka Nagaoka
    Kazuya Nomura
    Haruo Okuno
    Naoki Murata
    Asami Nakatani
    Katsuya Shigehara
    Daiki Katō
    Kazuki Yokoyama
    Tsurumi Mukoyama
    Chihiro Kumano
  • Music
    Asami Tachibana
  • Animation Director
    Hisashi Abe
    Minoru Ueda
    Shunji Suzuki
    Yoshiko Nakajima
    Yumiko Kinoshita
    Ryota Niino
    Miyuki Nakamura
    Wakako Yoshida
    Toshiyuki Yahagi
    Yūji Miyashita
    Nariyuki Takahashi
    Haruo Okuno
    Masayuki Fujita
    Satomi Matsuura
    Emi Yamazaki
    Miho Ichikawa
    Masahiko Komino
    Shunryō Yamamura
    Hisae Ikezu
    Emi Hiraoka
    Ai Watanabe
    Keiichi Tsunoda
    Takuya Asaoka
    Soji Nezu
    Tsubasa Hatashima
    Norika Maeda
    Minori Fujimoto
    Kou Aine
    Tōru Ōkubo
    Kyōko Kotani
    Hisako Shimozuma
    Hisashi Higashijima
  • 3D Director
    Chiaki Kumakura
  • Director of Photography
    Fumika Takahashi
  • Producer
    Toshihiro Maeda
    Fumi Morihiro
    Yūko Ōhara
    Reiko Oyama
    Hiroko Kurita
    Shōhei Ochiai
  • Chief Animation Director
    Tōru Ōkubo
  • Series Composition
  • Storyboard
    Takaaki Ishiyama
    Toshiyuki Yahagi
    Hirotaka Endo
    Kazuya Nomura
    Haruo Okuno
    Asami Nakatani
    Daiki Katō
    Kazuki Yokoyama
    Hirotaka Mori
  • Unit Director
    Toshiyuki Yahagi
    Hirotaka Mori
  • Original author
  • Art Director
    Yoshio Tanioka
    Hiroshi Gōroku
  • Mechanical design
    Shinobu Tsuneki
  • Sound Director
    Shōji Hata
  • Executive producer
    Jun'ichi Fujisaku
    Yukio Haruyama
    Yoshihisa Heishi
    Toru Umemoto
    Hiroo Maruyama
  • Character Design
    Tōru Ōkubo
Production
  • Production
    Mainichi Broadcasting System
    Production I.G
    Bandai Spirits
    Bandai Namco Arts
    Shueisha
    Yomiuri TV Enterprise
  • Animation Production
    Production I.G