Nero Yuzurizaki
main character
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6.1
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- special
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 48 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- August 18, 2012 – December 9, 2012
- Season
- Summer 2012
- Source
- Other source
- Director
- Makoto Moriwaki
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 61/100
- Also known as
- Detective Opera Milky Holmes: Alternative One + Two, Tantei Opera: Milky Holmes Alternative
- Score across sites
- 6.49/10
Estimated watch time
0h 48m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Detective79%Surreal Comedy75%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things60%Super Power50%Kuudere20%
SPECIALFINISHED2012 SUMMER6.1 / 10 AniList score
Detective Opera Milky Holmes: Alternative
探偵オペラ ミルキィホームズ Alternative• Tantei Opera Milky Holmes: Alternative
Synopsis
Milky Holmes is a detective team composed of four girls who descended from famous detectives and possess supernatural powers known as "Toys". In this alternative world, instead of losing their Toys and becoming worthless students, they are on the path to becoming successful detectives. Under the guidance of Kobayashi Opera, they work to solve mysteries. (Source: AniDB)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Detective Opera Milky Holmes: Alternative?
Only if you enjoy comedy and mystery, especially stories with detective, surreal comedy, cute girls doing cute things.
Reception is lukewarm: 61/100 on AniList, with 24% of 896 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 4.4% of viewers drop it.
At about 48 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
2 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Makoto Moriwaki
- Character design
- Seiya Numata
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Detective Opera Milky Holmes 2
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Ameagari no Mirai (Alternative Mix)” by Milky Holmes · eps 1
Endings (1)
- ED1“Kimi no Naka no Watashi” by Milky Holmes & SV Tribe
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
Detective Opera Milky Holmes: Alternative FAQ
How many episodes does Detective Opera Milky Holmes: Alternative have?
Detective Opera Milky Holmes: Alternative has 2 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 48 minutes in total.
Is Detective Opera Milky Holmes: Alternative finished?
Yes. Detective Opera Milky Holmes: Alternative has finished airing — the final episode aired December 9, 2012.
Is there a season 2 of Detective Opera Milky Holmes: Alternative?
No sequel is listed for Detective Opera Milky Holmes: Alternative as of October 2026.
Is Detective Opera Milky Holmes: Alternative based on a other source?
Yes. Detective Opera Milky Holmes: Alternative adapts the other source.
Who sings the opening of Detective Opera Milky Holmes: Alternative?
The opening, "Ameagari no Mirai (Alternative Mix)", is performed by Milky Holmes.