6.9
Case File nº221: Kabukicho
歌舞伎町シャーロック
6.9
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#5114
Popularity
#2572
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87.3K
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Synopsis
In Shinjuku ward's east side lies Kabukichou, a vibrant city of chaos that glows brilliantly with neon lights but also hides unseen darkness. Employed at a university hospital on the west side, John H. Watson is looking for someone who can assist him with an odd case. His search leads him to the Pipe Cat, an underground bar that serves as a meetup venue and job board for some of the best detectives in Shinjuku, the most prominent among them being Sherlock Holmes. Upon finding the bar and meetin...
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 15+
moderate
ViolenceFrequent murder investigations with visible corpses and blood; a recurring serial killer (Jack the Ripper) commits graphic killings shown on-screen.
mild
Sexual contentSet in a red-light district with host/hostess club culture; occasional innuendo and revealing outfits but no explicit sexual activity.
moderate
Disturbing themesThemes of serial murder, child abuse in backstories, human trafficking hints, and psychological manipulation run through multiple arcs.
mild
Substance useCharacters regularly drink alcohol in bar settings; one detective smokes casually.
mild
LanguageStandard anime profanity (damn, bastard, shit equivalents) during tense confrontations.
A stylized mystery series that reimagines Sherlock Holmes in Tokyo's neon-lit Kabukicho district, blending comedic detective banter with genuinely dark murder cases involving a Jack the Ripper copycat. The adult cast and red-light district setting bring mature themes like sex work and trafficking into the background, while the core focus remains on puzzle-solving and character dynamics.
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Case File nº221: Kabukicho has 24 episodes.
Case File nº221: Kabukicho is currently finished airing.
Case File nº221: Kabukicho was produced by Production I.G.
Case File nº221: Kabukicho aired Oct 12, 2019 to Mar 28, 2020.
Case File nº221: Kabukicho is based on a Original.
A stylized mystery series that reimagines Sherlock Holmes in Tokyo's neon-lit Kabukicho district, blending comedic detective banter with genuinely dark murder cases involving a Jack the Ripper copycat. The adult cast and red-light district setting bring mature themes like sex work and trafficking into the background, while the core focus remains on puzzle-solving and character dynamics.
