“Canine Sherlock Holmes and Watson solve mysteries against Professor Moriarty's wacky contraptions in this dog-themed adaptation.”
Sherlock Hound
名探偵ホームズ
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Synopsis
Canine Sherlock Holmes and Watson solve mysteries against Professor Moriarty's wacky contraptions in this dog-themed adaptation.
Loosely based on the "Sherlock Holmes" series by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Hound turns all the classic characters into dogs. The canine Sherlock Holmes, his assistant Watson, and housemaid Mrs. Hudson work together to solve mysteries. The culprit is usually Professor Moriarty and his gang, who use all kinds of wacky contraptions to steal what they want. (Source: ANN)
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↑ 0.80
Running avg · Jul 2012 → May 2025
- 8 “I’m pretty sure if the Character has been a human it's will be one of greatest anime in the history everything is good but the Character and store is kiddy . Art ‘Meitantei Holmes’ is the best...”
- 8 “Sherlock Hound delivers a delicious dose of 1980s nostalgia with 26 entertaining capers pitting the world's greatest detective against his brilliant nemesis, enhanced by Miyazaki's creative touch...”
- 6 “This whimsical, child-friendly Sherlock Holmes reimagining won me over with its charming animal characters and stand-alone episodes that make it easy to jump in anywhere. While I wish the mysteries...”
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A Tv Production · Fall 1984
Gallop.- Format 26 × 25′ eps × min
- Total runtime 10h 50m all episodes
- Aired Nov 1984 – May 1985 Fall 1984
- Source Tv media type
- Rated G All Ages
- Ref. BS-1797 catalog
Licensed by
- Discotek Media Licensor
- Geneon Entertainment USA Licensor