Detective Opera Milky Holmes
Detective Opera Milky Holmes

Detective Opera Milky Holmes

2015TV ShowEnded5 SeasonsJapanese

Set in a futuristic world, there exist "Toys" which grant people superhuman abilities. This is responsible for a wave of crimes and necessitates employing Toy-using detectives to help solve them. Opera Kobayashi runs a detective agency, Milky Holmes, staffed by four aspiring young girl detectives who attend the Holmes Detective Academy, and each girl possesses their own unique Toy.

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IMDb6.8/10
Director: Director: Kazuhiro TakamuraGenres: Animation, Comedy, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a world where "G垠" (kappei) users, or "phantom thieves," use supernatural powers to commit crimes, the "Milky Holmes" detective girls are tasked with stopping them. They themselves possess "tokus ability" powers, but their frequent misuse of them often leads to more chaos than resolution. This particular installment features a new cast of voice actors and a renewed focus on their sometimes clumsy, but always determined, efforts to maintain justice.

Critical Reception

Detective Opera Milky Holmes, as a series and this specific installment, has generally been met with a mixed to positive reception. Fans of the franchise appreciate the continued antics of the Milky Holmes team and the voice cast's performance. However, some critics and viewers note that the humor can be hit-or-miss, and the plot might feel somewhat repetitive for those not already invested in the characters. The series is often praised for its lighthearted nature and its appeal to a niche audience that enjoys quirky anime.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic and often humorous portrayal of the detective girls.
  • Appreciated by fans for its unique blend of mystery and comedy, despite occasional plot thinness.
  • The new voice cast is generally well-received, maintaining the series' established tone.

Google audience: Audience reception on platforms like Google is difficult to quantify for this specific anime installment due to the niche nature of the series and the limited availability of aggregated user reviews. However, general sentiment from forum discussions and fan sites often highlights the show's quirky humor and likable characters as major draws.

Fun Fact

The "Milky Holmes" franchise originated as a multimedia project that included anime, manga, video games, and stage performances, with different voice actors taking on the roles in various iterations.

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