This series of eight episodes, produced in Japan in 2018, is an Oriental-flavored take on the brilliant, resourceful crime fighter who was created for Victorian England times. It always seems strange to see him (or in this case, her) re-cast into modern times which actually began with Basil Rathbone in the 1040's; but, the character and his adventures have clearly been proven to work anywhere and in any time. So, after some getting used to, this is a moderately enjoyable series of adventures. The cast is superb: Yûko Takeuchi as Sherlock is brilliant, quirky and fun, and I believe her interpretation will be found extremely valuable in years to come. Shihori Kanjiya as Wato is delightful, and so pretty and charming she often distracts the scene. The supporting actors are also faultless, and show a clear discipline to the long history of Japanese theatre. The stories are somewhat light, and imply some difficulty in interpreting the action-packed stories to the Oriental mind set. The production is very well done.
Review of Miss Sherlock
