Moriarty the Patriot focuses on James Moriarty, a character from the Sherlock Holmes series of detective novels, originally written by Arthur Conan Doyle. Moriarty is portrayed as a political prisoner who seeks to change society through crime in order to dismantle the distorted class system of the Pax Britannica era. The series is scheduled to air in October 2020, and the main cast has been announced, so we'd like to introduce them to you.
William James Moriarty (CV: Soma Saito)
The protagonist, William James Moriarty, is voiced by Soma Saito. The second son of the Moriarty family, a genius who published a paper on the binomial theorem at a young age and became a university professor. While teaching at the university, he also works as a private consultant, providing various consultations to citizens. However, his true identity is that of a criminal consultant, exposing scandals and framing corrupt figures in power, and guiding those wronged by the nobility to seek revenge.
What is Soma Saito like as a voice actor?
Soma Saito is affiliated with 81 Produce. Born April 22, 1991, in Yamanashi Prefecture, he is a popular voice actor who has appeared in a variety of productions. In 2014, he starred as Tatsumi in "Akame ga Kill!". Other notable roles include Yamaguchi Tadashi in "Haikyu!" and Utsumi Masaru in "SSSS.GRIDMAN." He also appeared as Kyogoku Fuyuto in the Sherlock-related series "Kabukicho Sherlock."
Albert James Moriarty (CV: Takuya Sato)
The role of Albert James Moriarty is played by Takuya Sato. The eldest son of the Moriarty family, he recognized the talent of the orphaned children William and Louis and adopted them. Even as a child, he hated the corrupt class system. He murdered his parents, his younger brother William, and the servants in a fake fire, and then passed off William and Louis as his own brothers. He then joined the British Army and contributed to the establishment of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), officially retiring from the Army and becoming the commander of MI6.
This is what Takuya Sato is like as a voice actor
Affiliated with Ken Productions. Born May 19, 1984, in Miyagi Prefecture, he is a voice actor primarily focused on dubbing work. However, since being selected to play Toshiki Kai in "Cardfight!! Vanguard" in 2011, he has also appeared in major anime productions, including roles as Tatsuya Yuki and Meijin Kawaguchi in "Gundam Build Fighters."
Louis James Moriarty (CV: Chiaki Kobayashi)
The voice of Louis James Moriarty is played by Chiaki Kobayashi. As the third son of the Moriarty family, he mainly handles chores such as managing the estate and mansion in place of his two older brothers. He once suffered from heart disease but was cured through surgery. He is devoted to William and is willing to sacrifice himself for him. In some cases, he also participates in executions.
About Chiaki Kobayashi
Affiliated with Osawa Office. Born June 4, 1994, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Kobayashi has seen an increase in his opportunities as a voice actor in recent years, often playing main characters. He is currently a rising voice actor, playing the lead role in the drama "GREAT PRETENDER," which began airing in July 2020.
Sebastian Moran (CV: Satoshi Hino)
Sebastian Moran is played by Satoshi Hino. He is a former soldier who served in the Second Afghan War, holding the rank of colonel. He was killed in an enemy attack and promoted two ranks, but in fact survived. Despite his rough and violent personality, he is originally from aristocratic background and has a well-educated background. A firearms expert and a master of rough and tough combat, he later becomes a servant and executioner for the Moriarty family, working behind the scenes as William's right-hand man.
What is Satoshi Hino like as a voice actor?
He is affiliated with Accel One. He is a voice actor and singer. Born August 4, 1978, in San Francisco, USA, and raised in Tokyo. He is best known for his leading roles as Yuuji Sakai in "Shakugan no Shana," Saito Hiraga in "The Familiar of Zero," and more recently, Kyojuro Rengoku in "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba." He's also well-known for frequently appearing alongside Rie Kugimiya, with whom he co-starred in Shana and Zero no Tsukaima.
Fred Porlock (CV: Yuto Uemura)
Yuto Uemura plays Fred Porlock. He's a small young man who serves as a servant for the Moriarty family. He's always on the lookout for news from around the city and serves as William's criminal advisor. He's agile, athletic, and skilled at disguises, and he sometimes becomes the perpetrator of William's schemes.
What kind of voice actor is Yuto Uemura?
A member of the Himawari Theater Company. Born on October 23, 1993, he is from Saitama Prefecture. His notable roles include Hiro in "Darling in the Franxx" and Thorfinn in "Vinland Saga." In addition to being a voice actor for anime, he also works as a singer and voice-over artist.
Sherlock Holmes (CV: Makoto Furukawa)
Sherlock Holmes is played by Makoto Furukawa. He is the other protagonist of the series and the world's most famous detective. He rivals William in intellect, possessing the deductive powers, drive, and judgment to derive answers through logical reasoning. He is William's greatest rival, and their respective abilities are mutually respected. William recognizes his abilities and sense of justice, and he becomes his hero, solving crimes in London and exposing the dark side of the aristocracy.
What kind of voice actor is Furukawa Makoto?
Affiliated with Toys Factory. Born September 29, 1989, in Kumamoto Prefecture. Notable roles include Saitama in "One-Punch Man" and Miyuki Shirogane in "Kaguya-sama: Love is War." He has starred in several hit series. Personally, the most memorable role he played was as Shuzo Matsuoka in the hugely popular app "Warble."
John H. Watson (CV: Yuki Ono)
John H. Watson is played by Yuki Ono. He is Holmes's roommate and partner. He is a kind-hearted man with a strong sense of justice, but otherwise he is a very ordinary person with ordinary sensibilities. He was a former military doctor, but was injured during the war and retired. After sharing a room with Holmes, he became involved in numerous cases and witnessed Holmes's deductions. However, dissatisfied with the fact that the credit for his work was given to the police, he published novels under the pen name "Conan Doyle."
What kind of voice actor is Yuki Ono?
Yuki Ono is a freelance voice actor born on June 22, 1984. His notable roles include Kagami Taiga in "Kuroko's Basketball" and Fuyuzora Kogarashi in "Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san." Personally, he is best known as the protagonist of mobile games, Granblue Fantasy and Megiddo.
[Moriarty the Patriot] Voice Actor Cast Summary
Here's a roundup of the characters appearing in Moriarty the Patriot. The cast includes popular voice actors as well as those who have recently become very active. While the full cast has not yet been announced, the remaining cast members are sure to be interesting. As an aside, there's a character in the series named Hudson, who calls himself eternally 17 (the character corresponds to Mrs. Hudson in the original Sherlock Holmes). It will be interesting to see who casts this character.
