Yuukoku no Moriarty

  • Genres: ["Mystery","Suspense"]
  • Type: TV
  • Status: Finished Airing
  • Year: 2020

Summary: During the late 19th century, Great Britain has become the greatest empire the world has ever known. Hidden within its success, the nation's rigid economic hierarchy dictates the value of one's life solely on status and wealth. To no surprise, the system favors the aristocracy at the top and renders it impossible for the working class to ascend the ranks.

William James Moriarty, the second son of the Moriarty household, lives as a regular noble while also being a consultant for the common folk to give them a hand and solve their problems. However, deep inside him lies a desire to destroy the current structure that dominates British society and those who benefit from it.

Alongside his brothers Albert and Louis, William will do anything it takes to change the filthy world he lives in—even if blood must be spilled.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]


Description

During the late 19th century, Great Britain has become the greatest empire the world has ever known. Hidden within its success, the nation's rigid economic hierarchy dictates the value of one's life solely on status and wealth. To no surprise, the system favors the aristocracy at the top and renders it impossible for the working class to ascend the ranks.

William James Moriarty, the second son of the Moriarty household, lives as a regular noble while also being a consultant for the common folk to give them a hand and solve their problems. However, deep inside him lies a desire to destroy the current structure that dominates British society and those who benefit from it.

Alongside his brothers Albert and Louis, William will do anything it takes to change the filthy world he lives in—even if blood must be spilled.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]


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Yuukoku no Moriarty Review

Yuukoku no Moriarty — During the late 19th century, Great Britain has become the greatest empire the world has ever known. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.

Thematically, It sits firmly within Mystery, Suspense conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.17). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.

Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.

On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.

The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.

Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.

No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.

In sum, Yuukoku no Moriarty offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Mystery, Suspense, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.


Characters & Voice Actors

Holmes, Sherlock

Holmes, Sherlock

Main

Furukawa, Makoto
Furukawa, Makoto
Japanese
Holmes, Sherlock

Holmes, Sherlock

Main

Chiesse, Nestor
Chiesse, Nestor
Portuguese (BR)
Holmes, Sherlock

Holmes, Sherlock

Main

Devaney, Theo
Devaney, Theo
English
Holmes, Sherlock

Holmes, Sherlock

Main

Campuzano, Manuel
Campuzano, Manuel
Spanish
James Moriarty, Albert

James Moriarty, Albert

Main

Satou, Takuya
Satou, Takuya
Japanese
James Moriarty, Albert

James Moriarty, Albert

Main

Guerrero, Chris
Guerrero, Chris
English
James Moriarty, Albert

James Moriarty, Albert

Main

Schmidt, André
Schmidt, André
Portuguese (BR)
James Moriarty, Albert

James Moriarty, Albert

Main

Allende, David
Allende, David
Spanish
James Moriarty, William

James Moriarty, William

Main

Saitou, Souma
Saitou, Souma
Japanese
James Moriarty, William

James Moriarty, William

Main

Ishigami, Shizuka
Ishigami, Shizuka
Japanese
James Moriarty, William

James Moriarty, William

Main

Dismuke, Aaron
Dismuke, Aaron
English
James Moriarty, William

James Moriarty, William

Main

Sauer, André
Sauer, André
Portuguese (BR)
James Moriarty, William

James Moriarty, William

Main

Castañeda, Arturo
Castañeda, Arturo
Spanish
James Moriarty, William

James Moriarty, William

Main

Neves, Emily
Neves, Emily
English
James Moriarty, Louis

James Moriarty, Louis

Main

Kobayashi, Chiaki
Kobayashi, Chiaki
Japanese
James Moriarty, Louis

James Moriarty, Louis

Main

Touyama, Nao
Touyama, Nao
Japanese
James Moriarty, Louis

James Moriarty, Louis

Main

Wang, Howard
Wang, Howard
English
James Moriarty, Louis

James Moriarty, Louis

Main

Rinaldi, André
Rinaldi, André
Portuguese (BR)
James Moriarty, Louis

James Moriarty, Louis

Main

Mena, Héctor
Mena, Héctor
Spanish
James Moriarty, Louis

James Moriarty, Louis

Main

Stahl, Laura
Stahl, Laura
English

Staff

Cook, Justin

Cook, Justin

Producer

Kurita, Hiroko

Kurita, Hiroko

Producer

Maeda, Toshihiro

Maeda, Toshihiro

Producer

Morihiro, Fumi

Morihiro, Fumi

Producer

Ohira, Masashi

Ohira, Masashi

Producer

Oohara, Yuuko

Oohara, Yuuko

Producer

Sabat, Christopher

Sabat, Christopher

Producer

Hamada, Takae

Hamada, Takae

Assistant Producer

Herek, Samantha

Herek, Samantha

Assistant Producer

Nomura, Kazuya

Nomura, Kazuya

Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

Hata, Shouji

Hata, Shouji

Sound Director

Itabisashi, Michiru

Itabisashi, Michiru

Episode Director

Itoga, Shintarou

Itoga, Shintarou

Episode Director

Kamiya, Tomomi

Kamiya, Tomomi

Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation

Katou, Daiki

Katou, Daiki

Episode Director

Mori, Hirotaka

Mori, Hirotaka

Episode Director

Nakatani, Asami

Nakatani, Asami

Episode Director, Storyboard

Shigehara, Katsuya

Shigehara, Katsuya

Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation

Uchida, Shingo

Uchida, Shingo

Episode Director

Yokoyama, Kazuki

Yokoyama, Kazuki

Episode Director, Storyboard