The production of the new OVA for “Moriarty the Patriot” has been decided. As the commemoration, the special event, which invites the casts including Saitou Souma, Satou Takuya, Kobayashi Chiaki, Furukawa Makoto, and Ono Yuuki, will be held as well.
“Moriarty the Patriot” is the manga by Takeuchi Ryousuke and Miyoshi Hikaru that is based on the novel “Sherlock Holmes” written by Conan Doyle, and it is being serialized on “Jump SQ.”. The story is set in the UK in the 19th century going under the industrial revolution, while having the old, traditional class system between the people behind the progression, “Lord of Crime” Moriarty begins his revolution through crimes in order to make his ideal England. The TV anime series was broadcast in 24 episodes (2 cours), and all the 8 discs of the Blu-ray and DVD are currently on sale.
The new OVA series will be produced with 2 episodes and will be an original story. Do look forward to the future information and announcements.
As the commemoration for the new OVA release, the special event will be held on March 5, 2022 at Nakano Sun Plaza. The casts, including Saitou Souma (voice of William, James Moriarty), Satou Takuya (voice of Albert James Moriarty), Kobayashi Chiaki (voice of Louis James Moriarty), Furukawa Makoto (voice of Sherlock Holmes), and Ono Yuuki (voice of John H. Watson), will be on stage and the advanced screening of the new OVA will be held.
The priority sale will be available for those purchased the 8th volume of Blu-ray, which will be on sale from October 27, 2021, so fans must check this out.
In addition, the complete streaming of a total of 24 episodes at GYAO! will aslo be held as a commemoration of the OVA release. “Moriarty the Patriot” is certain keep drawing our attention.
■ Anime “Moriarty the Patriot” Special Event (Temporary Title)
Date: Saturday, March 5, 2021
Location: Nakano Sun Plaza
Casts: Saitou Souma (voice of William James Moriarty)/Satou Takuma (voice of Albert James Moriarty)/Kobayashi Chiaki (voice of Louis James Moriarty)/Furukawa Makoto (voice of Sherlock Holmes)/Ono Yuuki (voice of John H. Watson)
※The casts may change without prior notice.
※Refund will not be held under the reason of cast change.
■“Moriarty the Patriot” Blu-ray & DVD (Special Edition)
Currently available for a total of 8 volumes.
Price: Blu-ray: 8,000 JPY (tax excluded)/8,800 JPY (tax included)
DVD: 7,000 JPY (tax excluded)/7,700 JPY (tax included)
Volume 8 will be on sale on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.
Episode 22 to 24 (last episode) will be included.
● “Moriarty the Patriot” Special Event Ticket Advanced Sale Code
● Mini original design booklet for 2nd cour ●Booklet (8 Pages)
● Sleeve case with character designer Ookubo Tooru’s original design
● English Subtitles (Can be turned on/off)
※ Special gifts can change without prior notice.
※ Special Edition may end its production without announcement.
※ Released from: Bandai Namco Arts
■ TV anime “Moriarty the Patriot” Marathon Streaming
【GYAO!】Dates: Midnight on Friday, September 3, 2021 to 11:59 PM of Thursday, September 9, 2021
© Takeuchi Ryousuke, Miyoshi Hikaru/Shueisha, Moriarty the Patriot Production Committee