A great watch if you like traditional Japanese culture in general and Kyoto culture in particular.
Kyoto Teramachi Sanjou no Holmes does a good job at being a mystery show, but where the show really shines is in its many references to actual places and cultural phenomena of Kyoto; the city of Kyoto is effectively a third main character. Thus, whether you have any connections to or any interest in the historical and cultural capital will likely play a part in determining how much you end up liking this anime.
The mysteries that the main characters (mostly the titular Holmes) solve range from simple misunderstandings to serious
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Nov 14, 2023
Starts out dark but takes a surprising turn towards light-hearted comedy. However, beneath the surface there are interesting undertones of ethical philosophy. While princess Mia’s actions are (mostly) motivated by her own interests she is making the world a better place. Can her actions be said to be morally right? A consequentialist would answer yes while others might argue that a “good deed” motivated by selfish desire isn’t truly good and that Mia hasn’t truly changed until she embraces true selflessness.
So far, the anime hasn’t explicitly delved deeply into these topics, which is refreshing as the alternative would risk being too on the nose. It ... |
