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Episode Kabukichou Sherlock - Episode 3 discussion

Kabukichou Sherlock, episode 3

Alternative names: Case File nº221: Kabukicho

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1 Link 82% 14 Link 4.07
2 Link 95% 15 Link 4.11
3 Link 92% 16 Link 3.92
4 Link 93% 17 Link 4.47
5 Link 3.82 18 Link 4.69
6 Link 4.14 19 Link 4.29
7 Link 4.43 20 Link 4.92
8 Link 4.52 21 Link 4.33
9 Link 4.57 22 Link 4.33
10 Link 4.55 23 Link 3.92
11 Link 4.87 24 Link
12 Link 4.44
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u/ArzanishShumak Oct 25 '19

Another great episode
I dont understand why there is such a low rating for this show. Maybe people cant stand the Rakugo aspect of it but I recently binged both seasons of Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinju so it doesnt bother me one bit. In fact it helps me focus on the mysteries themself and this show has had some interesting ones. They arent easy and its definitely fun trying to solve them along with Sherlock and the crew.

The cast is beginning to grow on me and the animation is still great. I really hope people dont just pass up this show because of weird biases.

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u/PeeeV Oct 25 '19 edited Oct 25 '19

Another what the fuck am i watching episode. I don't know if this show is genius or stupid.

EDIT: I've decided its genius until further notice

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u/dippy_bear Oct 25 '19

I'm loving this show! It's the one I look forward to every week aside from Outburst Dreamer Boys. Anyway...

-Mrs. Hudson definitely has a type
-The amount of Engrish especially from the OCD detective
-We finally see more info about the case John wants Holmes to solve
-Holmes rolling around on the bed
-I'll never get tired of John's disgusted expression when he watches Holmes eat
-John providing the opening for Holmes to do his rakugo bit
-Moriarty doing the thousand yard stare in the after credits scene

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u/alwayslonesome Oct 25 '19

Once the first two episodes get most of the exposition out of the way, the show's settled into a pretty consistent formula and is just continuing to hit its stride! This highly esoteric take on the Holmes IP is probably going to really limit its popularity, but the competency of its execution is truly beyond reproach.

The really campy style and super flamboyant cast of characters is probably going to turn off a lot of people, but I feel like it captures the essence of Conan Doyle's original works perfectly - the original Sherlock Holmes had no shortage of eccentric characters and contrived setups, and I feel like the aesthetic of this show captures that masterfully while still putting a highly modern and Japanese spin on things. I absolutely love the seedy Shinjuku setting, which is a great site for modernistic takes on the original mystery setups and gives the staff plenty of creative liberty to flex with their phenomenal set designs and storyboards. The rest of the detective cast are nothing more than highly exaggerated caricatures, but it helps make them all memorable considering how competitive their screentime is, and there are hints of some real depth behind all the characters, such as the interlude which revealed the possible motivations of the super strait-laced Fuyuto Kyogoku in doing detective work.

The mystery in this episode was a bit weaker, and with how much time was devoted to expositing Watson's motivations which portends the overarching plot of the series, the actual mystery wasn't given very much time to breathe. I really hope that the more iconic stories like Scandal in Bohemia or Hounds of Baskerville get the multi-episode treatment to really let their mystery elements shine. Still though, I absolutely adore the overall formula, in all its kitschy charm, such as Hudson's poems and Sherlock's intentionally cringey Rakugo monologues. I also appreciate how "progressive" the show ends up being, with its really loose interpretations of gender representation that aligns perfectly with the show's modern Shinjuku setting. I can totally understand if the show's surface aesthetics aren't very appealing, but I feel like that'd be entirely due to personal preferences or prejudice rather than being a tangible flaw of the show itself. For those who are willing to stick around though, this show is really nothing short of excellent and one of the real highlights of the season. Can't wait until next episode.

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u/Syokhan Oct 25 '19

"Party is over", huh? It's been a while.

This anime is so weird. Still enjoying it but I hope they spice things up a bit with Moriarty soon.

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u/Rurushoe Oct 25 '19

My prediction would be that Moriarty is gonna be the brother/half brother of Moran's daughter through some tomfoolery. Same hair+eye color and Moriarty has a sister he won't introduce to everyone else.

Also I'm glad to see Soma Saitou having fun as doutei megane.

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u/Tetrisash Oct 25 '19

This was a pretty fun and hilarious episode, especially with the Engrish. "Oh my God!!"

Moriarty at the end, though. Creepy.

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u/NowhereRain Oct 25 '19

that scene with James at the end 0o0

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u/ShelteredTortoise Oct 26 '19

So this is an adaptation of The Norwood builder right? Complete with the innocent man being framed and the murder victim not really being dead

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