Kabukichou Sherlock

These are two very different takes on the Sherlock Holmes universe, but they also have lots of obvious similarities. Kabukichou takes place in modern day japan, and is quite different from the more traditional Holmes story that Moriarty tells. Kabukichou feels more goofy, more distinct from other reimaginings, and very much it's own thing in a Sherlock skin. Moriarty is based in London and feels very similar to classic Holmes, but the twist here is that we are primarily seeing things from the other side. They both feature the detective work one would expect, though they go about things differently. Their takes on the characters are also quite different, but they do have the same expected characteristics, such as being eccentric about their case-solving methods. They are both a fun watch if you want an entertaining mystery. read more 

Both have similar moods, have both serious and goofy moments, and require a fairly large amount of suspension of disbelief to enjoy. Still, they are both enjoyable for what they are, and if you are in the mood for a neon lights downtown crime-solving (or committing) adventure, either one will suffice. They also both have pretty good jazzy soundtracks, including the openings. 

The same character relation ship between super genius guy to average Joe dumb guy who serves as the super genius's side kick and all the adventures that they will experience.  

After the first episode of "Kabukichou Sherlock" I looked if "Ace Attorney" maybe had the same director or if both were adaptations of the same kind of game or something else like that, because they seemed so simular. I couldn't find anything but watching more episodes they seemed even more simular. Both have interesting mystery cases with an overall story, starting of throwing a newby in. The characters and their deisgn are rather mature and there is the same kind of humor with silly names, gay characters, etc... At times both seemed to be made with a female audience in mind. 

Maybe plot is not really similar, but in both series appears John Watson, who is main character, Irene Adler, and at the end of the movie we can see Sherlock, who is obviosly mc from Kabukichou Sherlock. If you like those characters I definitely reccomend to watch both series. 

Dynamics between 'normal' people who is getting paired up with the embodiment of madness 

Shouwa Genroku tells a story about rakugo and Kabukichou Sherlock is about a detective who after solving crime tells whole story as a rakugo. It was really exciting to wach Sherlock, while knowing sth more about rakugo, like it gave this super extra feeling (ifykyk) 

It's a group of people who are different from each other but who care for each other and don't judge each other. They all add to the setting of the town they live in. 

Both have premises that are on the darker side of the world. Both touches on sensitive (possibly taboo or mature in some cultures) subjects in the show. But Kabukichou does it in a very nonchalant way while in Banana Fish, those sensitive subjects are what makes the story. Kabukichou is a lot more diverse in its genres, characters, and storylines. You can't really see the similarity unless you break the show down. It isn't as straightforwardly dark nor is it as attractively solemn as Banana Fish. 

For the first episodes, everything happens very quickly and spontaneously. You look and don't understand what is going on. We also have a bunch of "colorful" ... Freaks (even a trans-barman is present!) and interesting murder mysteries. 

Both are mystery anime in which they both investigate cases. The main characters of each anime, Sakurako and Sherlock, go through a in-depth phase when they are explaining how they solve their case. 

IWGP is about gangs and Kabukichou Sherlock is about private detectives, both are episodic by most part, and share general concept - townsfolk seek help from these "handymen" with troublesome requests that can prove difficult to deal with in regular legal ways.  

They both have very jazzy soundtracks, similarly dark urban vibes, and an eccentric cast of characters. One is about a group of hired hands, often used as bodyguards or assassins, the other is about a group of detectives that take various jobs. In this way, the shows are both essentially about their characters taking odd-jobs, separated into smaller arcs that culminate into an over-arching story. Sherlock is much more comical and goofy, but they both feel like they could have come from the same creator. The character designs could easily be moved around between the two and wouldn't feel out of place. 

Both have a dark premise Both takes patience to watch as the story tends to unfolds at its own pace Both explores the psychotic element blatantly Kabukichou is much more diverse in its genres and settings and storylines, it isn't as straightforwardly dark or thrilling as Monster