Meitantei Holmes: Bijo to Houken

Set after the events of "The Missing Bride Affair" from the animated television series, Meitantei Holmes: Bijo to Houken follows the renowned detective Sherlock Holmes and his trusted companion Dr. Watson as they undertake a thrilling new investigation. Their latest case revolves around a legendary sacred blade shrouded in mystery, drawing the pair into a dangerous pursuit that demands all of their deductive prowess. As Holmes and Watson work to unravel the secrets surrounding the ancient weapon, they find themselves tasked with protecting a vulnerable lady caught in the crossfire. The stakes escalate dramatically when the brilliant but sinister Professor Moriarty begins orchestrating his own machinations from the shadows. Determined to claim the blade for his nefarious purposes, Moriarty sets a complex web of traps and schemes designed to outwit the great detective. To safeguard the woman and prevent the sacred artifact from falling into the wrong hands, Holmes must match wits with his greatest adversary in an original adventure filled with suspense and intrigue. This special promotional manga booklet was created by veteran animator and character designer Hatsuki Tsuji, who served as a key animation director on the Sherlock Hound television anime series. It was distributed exclusively as a bonus appendix with the February 1985 issue of Animage magazine.