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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 50 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- November 6, 1984 – May 21, 1985
- Season
- Fall 1984
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Tokyo Movie Shinsha
- Original creator
- Conan Doyle
- Music
- Kentarou Haneda
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
Estimated watch time
10h 50m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Episodic90%Detective84%Anthropomorphism79%Foreign79%Police73%Primarily Animal Cast60%Animals56%Aviation50%Primarily Adult Cast50%Historical48%
TVFINISHED1984 FALL7.1 / 10 AniList score
Sherlock Hound
名探偵ホームズ• Meitantei Holmes
Synopsis
This story takes place at the end of the 19th century in London. A famous dog detective, Sherlock Hound, was relaxing with his pipe... Dr. Watson is, of course, with Sherlock. The night is very foggy. From the light of a street gas lamp, one can only see for a few yards. From the distance, a coach comes dashing towards Baker Street and stops in front of Hound's flat. Someone violently knocks at the door. "Watson, something's afoot!!" Hound in his well-known deer stalker hat and Inverness cape, leaves his flat in his prototype Benz with Dr. Watson. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch Sherlock Hound?
Sherlock Hound has been well received, with an average AniList score of 71/100 — 48% of 1,281 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 2.6K AniList users who started it, 7.4% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 1.8K have finished it.
At about 10 h 50 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy, Mystery — especially episodic, detective, anthropomorphism, foreign.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Conan Doyle
- Series composition
- Keishi Yamazaki
- Series composition
- Mayumi Shimazaki
- Character design
- Yoshifumi Kondou
- Music
- Kentarou Haneda
Where it fits in the series
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Sherlock Hound FAQ
How many episodes does Sherlock Hound have?
Sherlock Hound has 26 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 10 h 50 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Sherlock Hound?
About 10 h 50 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Sherlock Hound finished?
Yes. Sherlock Hound has finished airing — the final episode aired May 21, 1985.
Is there a season 2 of Sherlock Hound?
No sequel is listed for Sherlock Hound as of October 2026.
Is Sherlock Hound based on a other source?
Yes. Sherlock Hound adapts the other source by Conan Doyle.
Who animated Sherlock Hound?
Sherlock Hound was animated by Tokyo Movie Shinsha.
Who sings the opening of Sherlock Hound?
The opening, "Sora kara Kobareta Story", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Sherlock Hound?
Sherlock Hound is listed on RetroCrush, Hulu. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.