Moriarty the Patriot OVA
Synopsis
Yuri no Tsuioku (Reminiscence of Lilies) A newspaper article about a vandalized painting catches the eye of William James Moriarty. Recognizing the artist from his childhood days in the slums, he takes his brother Louis with him on a trip to the city of Bath to meet with the artist personally and identify the culprit. However, the person claiming to be the painter is not the man William remembers. Joined by Sherlock Holmes and John H. Watson, William looks for clues in order to find his old friend. Moriarty-ke no Kyuujitsu (Moriarty Family's Day Off) The Moriarty household faces its biggest crisis to date: hosting a tea party. Mysterious and closed off to the public, the Moriarty home hides an abundance of weapons, research, and other tools used in their underground activities. To keep their secret safe from overly curious—and completely smitten—aristocratic women, the entire team must maximize their skills and protect their base of operations at all costs. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The Yuukoku no Moriarty OVA is generally well-received by fans of the original series as it delivers more of the same, with an emphasis on character interactions and lighthearted scenarios. The first episode offers a new mystery case with Sherlock Holmes, while the second focuses on fan service and comedic situations. While not groundbreaking, the OVA provides enjoyable extra content for those already invested in the series.
Strengths
- Enjoyable extra content featuring beloved characters.
- First episode provides more Sherlock and William interactions.
- Entertaining and lighthearted second episode.
Weaknesses
- First episode's story is okay, but not particularly shocking or special.
- Second episode is primarily fan service with some cliche moments.
- Character designs are not consistently impressive.
- Music doesn't stand out.