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When Does Sherlock Hound Season 2 Come Out? Is It Renewed?

Sherlock Hound ended after Season 1.

IMDb

7.5/10

Seasons

1

Episodes

26

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Diagnostics

Network
HTB
First aired
1984-11-06
Last aired
1985-05-21
Runtime
24 min

Predictive Logic Analysis

Sherlock Hound has concluded its run. Production records list the series as ended, meaning the story has been brought to a planned close rather than left open. Barring a revival, there is no Season 2 in development.

What is Sherlock Hound about?

Sherlock Hound transposes the most famous detective in literature into a charmingly retrofuturistic world where steam-powered contraptions and Victorian aesthetics blend into something altogether more fantastical than Conan Doyle's original London. The premise is straightforward yet endlessly entertaining: Holmes and Watson solve elaborate crimes that are almost invariably orchestrated by Professor Moriarty, a recurring villain whose grand schemes prove consistently undercut by his own vanity and incompetence. What draws viewers in is not mystery per se, but rather the reliable pleasure of watching brilliant deduction paired with absurdist comedy, where the detective's methods are sound but the world around him operates by its own delightfully peculiar logic.

The series strikes a tone that feels distinctly Japanese in its sensibilities despite its British subject matter, balancing genuine detective work with slapstick humor and visual gags that appeal equally to children and adult viewers with patience for its particular rhythm. The animation has a clean, expressive quality that makes the steampunk aesthetic feel lived-in rather than overwrought, and the pacing favors character interaction and situational comedy over exposition. What distinguishes it most is its willingness to let Moriarty remain incompetent and endearing rather than truly menacing, creating a dynamic that feels more like friendly rivalry than genuine antagonism.

The series developed a devoted following, particularly among viewers drawn to its whimsical approach to the detective genre and its imaginative production design. Its solid IMDb rating reflects genuine appreciation for its distinctive voice rather than mainstream visibility, speaking to a show that found and satisfied its audience rather than one seeking to dominate cultural conversation. Sherlock Hound occupies a peculiar niche within animation history as a Japanese reworking of British source material that ultimately created something that honors neither tradition entirely but instead forges its own hybrid identity, proving influential for later adaptations willing to take similar creative liberties with established properties.

Themes

london, englanddetectiveinvestigationanthropomorphismanimesherlockanthropomorphic animalsherlock holmes

Is Sherlock Hound renewed or cancelled?

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The series is listed as ended

Sherlock Hound Season 2 Release Date

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Sherlock Hound seasons

Season 11984 · 26 ep
  • 1. The Four Signatures1984-11-06 · ★ 6.0
  • 2. The Crown of Mazalin1984-11-13 · ★ 7.0
  • 3. A Small Client1984-11-20 · ★ 7.3
  • 4. Mrs. Hudson is Taken Hostage1984-11-27 · ★ 7.2
  • 5. The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle1984-12-04 · ★ 10.0
  • 6. The Green Balloon1984-12-11 · ★ 7.0
  • 7. A Sacred Image Disappears1984-12-18 · ★ 6.0
  • 8. The Speckled Band1985-01-08 · ★ 7.0
  • 9. Treasure Under the Sea1985-01-15 · ★ 6.5
  • 10. The White Cliffs of Dover1985-01-22 · ★ 8.3
  • 11. The Sovereign Gold Coins1985-01-29 · ★ 7.5
  • 12. The Stormy Getaway1985-02-05 · ★ 5.5
  • 13. The Runaway Freight Car1985-02-12 · ★ 7.0
  • 14. The Coral Lobsters1985-02-19 · ★ 5.5
  • 15. The Golden Statue of the Great Burglar1985-02-26 · ★ 6.0
  • 16. The Secret of the Sacred Cross Sword1985-03-05 · ★ 7.5
  • 17. The Adventure of the Thames Monster1985-03-12 · ★ 6.0
  • 18. The Adventure of the Three Students1985-03-19 · ★ 6.0
  • 19. The Rosetta Stone1985-03-26 · ★ 7.5
  • 20. The White Silver Getaway!1985-04-02 · ★ 5.5
  • 21. The Disappearance of the Splendid Royal Horse1985-04-09 · ★ 6.5
  • 22. Disturbance, The World Flight Championship!1985-04-16 · ★ 8.0
  • 23. The Secret of the Parrot1985-04-23 · ★ 6.0
  • 24. The Bell of Big Ben1985-05-07 · ★ 6.0
  • 25. The Priceless French Doll1985-05-14 · ★ 7.0
  • 26. The Missing Bride Affair1985-05-21 · ★ 5.7

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Sherlock Hound cast

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Taichiro Hirokawa

Taichiro Hirokawa

Sherlock Hound (voice)

Chikao Ohtsuka

Chikao Ohtsuka

Professor Moriarty (voice)

Yoko Asagami

Yoko Asagami

Mrs. Hudson (voice)

Kosei Tomita

Kosei Tomita

Dr. Watson (voice)

Shozo Iizuka

Shozo Iizuka

Inspector Lestrade (voice)

Hiroshi Masuoka

Hiroshi Masuoka

Todd (voice)

Mitsuo Senda

Mitsuo Senda

Smiley (voice)

Hitomi Oikawa

Purie (voice)

Ichiro Nagai

Ichiro Nagai

Captain Lythander (voice)

Kumiko Takizawa

Kumiko Takizawa

Aleena (voice)

Mayumi Tanaka

Mayumi Tanaka

Polly (voice)

Miki Takahashi

Shiels (voice)

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    Frequently asked

    When does Sherlock Hound Season 2 come out?
    Sherlock Hound ended after Season 1.
    Is Sherlock Hound renewed or cancelled?
    Sherlock Hound has ended. Its final season has already aired and no further seasons are expected.
    How many seasons of Sherlock Hound are there?
    Sherlock Hound has aired 1 season so far.
    How many episodes of Sherlock Hound are there?
    There are 26 episodes of Sherlock Hound across 1 season.
    Where can I watch Sherlock Hound?
    Sherlock Hound is available to stream on Hulu and Amazon Video.
    What is Sherlock Hound's IMDb rating?
    Sherlock Hound holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 from 1,673 votes.