Holmes of Kyoto English Sub & Dub

About Holmes of Kyoto

Looking for background on Holmes of Kyoto (京都寺町三条のホームズ)? This mystery series by Seven (2018) starts out like this. The setup: The "light, antique mystery" series revolves around a "spiteful," handsome Kyoto boy and a high school girl. The story is set at an antique shop in Kyoto's Teramachi Sanjou shopping district.

Also worth knowing: High school girl Aoi Mashiro unexpectedly runs into Kiyotaka Yagashira, the son of the shop's owner, and ends up working part-time at the shop. Kiyotaka is called the "Holmes at Teramachi Sanjou," and he and Aoi solve odd cases brought to them by various clients.

With mystery at the core, clues, misdirection and a satisfying reveal are the hook. Voice work is led by Miyu Tomita as Aoi Mashiro and Kaito Ishikawa as Kiyotaka Yagashira. It will appeal most to viewers who like piecing together a puzzle. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Seven, which means the visual identity of Holmes of Kyoto follows that studio's craft. The mystery focus matters here: clues, misdirection and a satisfying reveal are the hook. With a 6.3/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Miyu Tomita voicing Aoi Mashiro gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2018, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.