The 1984 television anime series Sherlock Hound, a beloved classic featuring work from legendary staff including Hayao Miyazaki, is set for a limited theatrical re-release from August to September 2025. A newly commissioned poster illustrated by animation director Kazuhide Tomonaga has been unveiled, heightening anticipation among fans for this special event.
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A Legendary Anime Revived on the Big Screen
The event will feature digitally remastered versions of two feature-length compilations, both showcasing episodes directed by Hayao Miyazaki. These historically significant films include Sherlock Hound the Movie: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle / The Treasure Under the Sea, which was originally double-billed with Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind in 1984, and Sherlock Hound the Movie: Mrs. Hudson is Taken Hostage / The Great Air Battle over the Strait of Dover!, which screened alongside Castle in the Sky in 1986.
Based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective novels, the series reimagines the characters as anthropomorphic dogs, delivering a delightful action-comedy adventure filled with unique charm.
Official Trailer
In conjunction with the limited revival, a new promotional trailer has been released. The video is packed with action-packed scenes directed by Miyazaki and highlights the stunning animation crafted by the series’ esteemed staff.
Screening Theaters and Schedule
The revival will be held at five theaters in and around Tokyo.
- Tachikawa Cinema City: August 15 (Fri) – August 21 (Thu), 2025
- Kinema Junpo Theater: August 23 (Sat) – August 29 (Fri), 2025
- Jimbocho Theater: August 23 (Sat) – August 29 (Fri), 2025 (Screening on 35mm film)
- Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas: August 29 (Fri) – September 11 (Thu), 2025
- Human Trust Cinema Shibuya: September 12 (Fri) – September 18 (Thu), 2025
Ticket sales details will be available on each theater’s official website. Advance tickets for the Jimbocho Theater screenings will be available via Ticket Pia starting August 8 (Fri).
Special Talk Events with a Legendary Staff
To celebrate the re-release, special talk events with the original production staff will take place.
- Unraveling “Sherlock Hound” with Screenwriter Sunao Katabuchi
- Date: August 19 (Tue), following the 18:00 screening
- Venue: Tachikawa Cinema City
- Guest: Sunao Katabuchi (Screenwriter), MC: Ryota Fujitsu
- Price: ¥3,000
- “Sherlock Hound” Memories & Archive Exhibition with Veteran Animators
- Date: August 30 (Sat), following the 13:00 screening
- Venue: Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas
- Guests: Kazuhide Tomonaga (Animation), Nobuo Tomizawa (Animation), MC: Seiji Kanoh
- Price: ¥3,000
Exclusive Bonus for Attendees
As a special gift, attendees will receive a limited-edition illustration card featuring the new poster art by animation director Kazuhide Tomonaga. This exclusive, not-for-sale item will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Get Original Merchandise at the Pop-Up Shop
From August 1 (Fri) to August 31 (Sun), 2025, official Sherlock Hound pop-up shops will open at Shosen Grande (Jimbocho), Shosen Book Tower (Akihabara), and Horindo Shoten Takadanobaba.
A wide range of original merchandise, including chara-fine graphs, acrylic stands, and tote bags, will be available for purchase. The Shosen Grande location in Jimbocho will also feature an exhibition of scene stills from the anime.
Pop-Up Shop Overview:
- Period: August 1 (Fri) – August 31 (Sun), 2025
- Locations: Shosen Grande 1F (Jimbocho), Shosen Book Tower (Akihabara), Horindo Shoten Takadanobaba
- Official Website: https://www.shosen.co.jp/fair/32747/
Film Information
- Screening Titles:
- Sherlock Hound the Movie: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle / The Treasure Under the Sea (46 min)
- Sherlock Hound the Movie: Mrs. Hudson is Taken Hostage / The Great Air Battle over the Strait of Dover! (47 min)
- Staff:
- Director: Hayao Miyazaki (“The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle,” “The Treasure Under the Sea”)
- Screenplay: Sunao Katabuchi
- Animation Directors: Yoshifumi Kondo, Kazuhide Tomonaga, and others
- Official Website: https://www.tms-e.co.jp/sherlock-hound