Moriarty the Patriot Part 2

Moriarty the Patriot Part 2 serves as the concluding half of the 2021 television anime adaptation, produced by Production I.G. Based on the manga written by Ryōsuke Takeuchi and illustrated by Hikaru Miyoshi, the series reimagines Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes universe by centering the narrative on William James Moriarty. This installment follows the protagonist's complex ideological crusade against the rigid class structure of late 19th-century Britain, maintaining the studio's focus on sleek character designs and a moody, atmospheric aesthetic.

The production sought to balance the high-stakes suspense of the original literature with a stylized, character-driven melodrama. Under the direction of Kazuya Nomura, the series was received by audiences as a unique subversion of the detective genre, praised for its focus on political critique and the intellectual friction between Moriarty and Sherlock Holmes. The visual approach, characterized by distinct Victorian-inspired palettes and fluid animation, helped secure its place as a notable entry in the studio's portfolio of psychological dramas.