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7 Japanese Dramas Adapted from Sherlock Holmes that Transform the Legendary Detective into a Modern Figure in Tokyo

7 Japanese Dramas Adapted from Sherlock Holmes that Transform the Legendary Detective into a Modern Figure in Tokyo

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7 Japanese Dramas Adapted from Sherlock Holmes that Transform the Legendary Detective into a Modern Figure in Tokyo

The legendary intelligent detective from England, Sherlock Holmes, has not only left a mark in the Western world. In Japan, tales of logic, deduction, and mystery come alive again with a strong Eastern cultural nuance. The adaptations and reinterpretations of Sherlock Holmes in the Japanese version presents new detectives with a unique modern Tokyo style.

Several series such as MISS SHERLOCK, SHERLOCK: THE UNTOLD STORIES, and CRIMINOLOGIST HIMURA AND MYSTERY WRITER ARISUGAWA, successfully blend classic mysteries with local touches. Even some other dramas like SHINZANMONO and SIGNAL, although not direct adaptations, possess the same deductive spirit that makes them feel like a contemporary Japanese version of Sherlock.

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MISS SHERLOCK (2018): The Miss Sherlock series that aired in 2018 presents a bold concept by making Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson female versions. Set in modern Tokyo, the main character Sara Shelly Futaba is a genius investigative consultant who collaborates with Dr. Wato Tachibana, a doctor who has just returned from a humanitarian mission in Syria.

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SHERLOCK: THE UNTOLD STORIES (2019): Airing in 2019, it features Homare Shishio, a talented criminal consultant with a complex dark side. Since childhood, he has been obsessed with the concept of original sin and human criminal behavior. Together with Wakamiya Junichi, a rational and calm psychiatrist, they form an unusual investigative duo.

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CRIMINOLOGIST HIMURA AND MYSTERY WRITER ARISUGAWA (2016): This drama, also known as CRIMINOLOGIST HIMURA AND MYSTERY WRITER ARISUGAWA, is an implicit adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes story. Himura Hideo, an eccentric criminologist, is always fascinated by murder scenes and often says that he "once wanted to kill someone".

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SHINZANMONO (2010): SHINZANMONO is not a direct adaptation of SHERLOCK HOLMES, but many fans refer to Detective Kaga Kyoichiro as the "Japanese Sherlock." Set in the Ningyo-cho district of Tokyo, Kaga solves murder cases through small observations that often escape others' notice. Every resident in the neighborhood becomes a suspect, and Kaga uncovers the truth through empathy and logic.

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KEI×YAKU: ABUNAI AIBOU (2022): The Kei×Yaku drama presents a combination of mystery, espionage, and the relationship between two men who are suspicious of each other yet depend on one another. Investigator Kinoshita Ichiro forms a fake contract with a young yakuza boss, Hanabusa Shiro, in order to uncover a major conspiracy. The chemistry and logical dialogue between them resemble the Holmes-Watson dynamic.

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SIGNAL: CHOKI MIKAIKETSU JIKEN SOSAHAN (2018): The drama Signal offers a unique concept with a time-crossing communication device that connects a present-day detective with the past. Although it has a science fiction vibe, the deduction patterns used by Kento and his colleagues are very similar to the rational, detailed, and surprising investigative methods of SHERLOCK HOLMES.

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BITTER BLOOD (2014): The drama BITTER BLOOD tells the story of a father-son detective duo who are forced to work together to solve a case in Ginza. Sahara Natsuki, a young idealistic police officer, is in stark contrast to his father, Akimura Shimao, who is experienced but cynical. Their conflict is reminiscent of the emotional relationship between Holmes and Watson. Come on, read articles about other Japanese drama recommendations on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?