Japan Synopsis
名探偵ホームズ
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.
The 1983–1985 Japan Window
70 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Sherlock Hound sits at position #29.
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Also On HTB
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The 1980s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1980s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Sherlock Hound premiered. 280 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,616 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (65th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.4 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Action & Adventure productions specifically: #483 of 743 (top 65%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | Italy, Japan |
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | RAI, Tokyo Movie Shinsha, Rever Cinematografica |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 26 |
| Release Date | November 6, 1984 |
| Official Site | www.tms-e.co.jp |
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Questions Answered
When did Sherlock Hound end?
Sherlock Hound finished its run with its final episode airing on May 21, 1985.
Where did Sherlock Hound air?
Sherlock Hound aired on HTB, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.