Case File N° 221: Kabukicho

24min

Animation

Mystery

Comedy

Shinjuku Ward, east side… The center of the street with the most chaos, there's Kabuki-chō, full of neon lights. When the light is stronger, the shadow is deeper. The story begins when certain bizarre murder happens one night! Suspense? Or Comedy? Drama that cannot be identified begins!

Production Companies

Production I.G

KADOKAWA

Episodes

Cast

Hello Detectives

1. Hello Detectives

24min

10th Oct 2019

Something strange has been happening to John Watson. He goes to the detectives in Kabukicho for help, but they're even weirder!

Why Not Join the Staring-At-Eye-Moles Squad?

2. Why Not Join the Staring-At-Eye-Moles Squad?

24min

17th Oct 2019

A woman is hired as an idol for her beautiful moles under her eyes. But when the day of her big show comes, the producer disappears! Is a crime involved?

The Dream of Fuyuto Kyokgoku, the Ace

3. The Dream of Fuyuto Kyokgoku, the Ace

24min

24th Oct 2019

A nephew is framed for the murder of his uncle, and it's up to Sherlock to clear his name.

The Water's Usually Hot

4. The Water's Usually Hot

24min

31st Oct 2019

Now that he's broke, Watson has to use the public bath. But there's murder waiting for him there, too!

Offside is the Best Side

5. Offside is the Best Side

24min

7th Nov 2019

Mary's decided she wants to go to an expensive school, and Lucy decides to raise the money. But getting big money fast means taking big risks...

Kobayashi the Man, Giving It His All

6. Kobayashi the Man, Giving It His All

24min

15th Nov 2019

Kobayashi runs into his old boss from his time in the Kaneko Gang. When one of the Kabukicho Irregulars steals a valuable sticker from the gangster, he'll have to risk it all to help them out.

Wife Looks Into the Future

7. Wife Looks Into the Future

24min

22nd Nov 2019

Watson gets his first solo case as Sherlock sends him to investigate the home of the mysterious Irene Adler.

Don't Take Off the Swimsuit

8. Don't Take Off the Swimsuit

24min

29th Nov 2019

Irene joins the team as they track down a medical chart in the possession of an infamous blackmailer, while Sherlock gets stuck with childcare duties.

That Woman's Pad

9. That Woman's Pad

24min

6th Dec 2019

Jack the Ripper is after Irene's life, and Sherlock and Watson must take extraordinary steps to protect her.

Now Hiring Psychics

10. Now Hiring Psychics

24min

13th Dec 2019

A badly depressed Watson struggles to come to terms with his new life, as Sherlock vows vengeance on Jack the Ripper.

Jack the Ripper

11. Jack the Ripper

24min

20th Dec 2019

The identity of Jack the Ripper is revealed when Sherlock finally makes his move.

No More Nyan-Nyan

12. No More Nyan-Nyan

24min

27th Dec 2019

The detectives try to cheer up after a hard week. Mrs. Hudson sends them after her missing cat to keep their minds occupied.

First Moonlit Night

13. First Moonlit Night

24min

10th Jan 2020

While James has a difficult time in prison, Mycroft arrives at the row house and reflects on how Sherlock got his start in rakugo.

Take Back Your Melon Heart

14. Take Back Your Melon Heart

24min

17th Jan 2020

Fuyuto is in shock and not himself for several weeks after the events with Jack the Ripper. Sent to the hospital, he is met with a new case.

Where Is He?

15. Where Is He?

24min

24th Jan 2020

Watson and Mary do their best to stop the scammers that are planning a horrific upcoming terrorist attack.

Michel and Dopey

16. Michel and Dopey

24min

30th Jan 2020

Michel finally reunites with his long-lost daughter, but she is promptly arrested for murder soon after.

Looking Back on Saudade

17. Looking Back on Saudade

24min

31st Jan 2020

Ten months after the business with Michel's daughter, Sherlock cracks a mysterious code that leads to an even deeper mystery.

Lots of Animals

18. Lots of Animals

24min

13th Feb 2020

What starts off as an investigation into an animal killer, escalates into something far more sinister and dangerous.

The Curtain Rises on the Grand Guignol

19. The Curtain Rises on the Grand Guignol

24min

14th Feb 2020

New information comes to light about all of the strange incidents, and the true cause of everything is finally revealed.

Moriarty Savors

20. Moriarty Savors

24min

20th Feb 2020

As the villain makes his move, Watson finds himself in serious danger; Mary is caught in a compromising position.

Not Breathing

21. Not Breathing

24min

21st Feb 2020

With Watson's disappearance accomplished, the villain is prepared to execute the next phase of his master plan.

The Thread Where We Talk About Yeast

22. The Thread Where We Talk About Yeast

24min

27th Feb 2020

A Santa with a purple beard drops off some presents and a suspicious Sherlock chases after him before receivnig an invitation to a clandestine meeting.

Everybody Be There at Eight

23. Everybody Be There at Eight

24min

5th Mar 2020

Watson desperately tries to find Sherlock before he reaches the point of no return. He even tries to hire the other detectives, but they refuse to help.

See You in Kabukicho!

24. See You in Kabukicho!

24min

12th Mar 2020

Following the investigation into Moriarty, Sherlock performs his final rakugo entitled Moriarty the Living.

First air date

10th Oct 2019

Last air date

12th Mar 2020

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ja

Networks