Mikeneko Holmes no Suiri (2012 TV Series)

Mikeneko Holmes no Suiri is a Japanese television mystery-comedy series that aired on NTV from April 14 to June 23, 2012. The series is based on the long-running mystery novel series of the same name by author Jiro Akagawa.

Promotional image for Mikeneko Holmes no Suiri — Promotional visual for the 2012 drama series.

Premise

The story follows Yoshitaro Katayama, a detective with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. Despite his father's legacy as a distinguished investigator, Yoshitaro struggles with his career due to his squeamishness regarding blood, a fear of ghosts, and a lack of confidence when interacting with women. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a calico cat named Holmes, which possesses the ability to understand human language and displays exceptional deductive reasoning. Together, the pair works to solve complex criminal cases.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast led by Masaki Aiba as the protagonist.

Masaki Aiba as Yoshitaro Katayama
Naohito Fujiki as Hiroshi Katayama
Tadayoshi Okura as Ishizu
Aya Omasa as Harumi Katayama
Matsuko Deluxe as Holmes
Toshinori Omi as Nemoto
Koji Ishizaka as Kurihara

Matsuko Deluxe as the voice/character of Holmes.

Production and Reception

The series consisted of 11 episodes directed by Satoru Nakajima, Seiichi Nagumo, Shintaro Sugawara, and Yoichi Matsunaga. It maintained a weekly average viewership rating of 12.8% in the Kanto region, according to data from Video Research, Ltd.