Steam Detectives English Sub & Dub

About Steam Detectives

Looking for background on Steam Detectives (Kaiketsu Jouki Tanteidan)? This action, mystery and mecha series by Xebec (1998) starts out like this. At its core: The scene is Steam City, a London-ish metropolis which represents an entire civilization run by coal and steam power. Because of steam, the town is sometimes covered in a mist.

Another thread: Villains take advantage of the steamy mist to hide and execute their evil plans. Only a few dare venture into what's beyond the steamy mist. They are known as the Steam Detectives: Narutaki (and his convertible all-purpose pistol), his nurse-assistant Lingling, and his Megamaton robot Gohliki.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Xebec, which means the visual identity of Steam Detectives follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. It aired in 1998, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.