MORIARTY THE PATRIOT (manga)

## MORIARTY THE PATRIOT

***MORIARTY THE PATRIOT*** (憂国のモリアーティ, *YŪKOKU NO MORIĀTI*) is a Japanese manga series written by Ryosuke Takeuchi and Hikaru Miyoshi, who is also the illustrator. The manga began in August 2016 and Part 1 concluded in December 2022, consisting of 19 volumes.

Following the conclusion of Part 1, the spin-off manga "The Remains" began in March 2023, depicting events from the light novels. Part 2 of the main series is set to begin after "The Remains" spin-off finishes publication.

An anime adaptation started in 2020 by Production I.G, which ran for 24 episodes. The manga also inspired a five musicals and two stage plays.

## Plot

A twist on Conan Doyle‘s original Sherlock Holmes series, MORIARTY THE PATRIOT follows a man going by the name William and how his ideals of justice take him to become a criminal mastermind. His operation and high intellect is not all too elusive to Sherlock, as they are up to par with one another. They are similar in multiple ways, but their lives and paths vary in more ways than one.

## Volumes

2. The One Grapefruit Pie
3. The Dancers on the Bridge
 **Cover character:**William James Moriarty | **Pages:**212

5. The "Noahtic" Act. 1
6. The "Noahtic" Act. 2
7. A Study in "S" Act. 1
 **Cover character:**Sherlock Holmes | **Pages:**204

9. A Study in "S" Act. 3
10. The Hunting of the Baskervilles Act. 1
11. The Hunting of the Baskervilles Act. 2
* Bonus Chapter: FORMER MILITARY DOCTOR WATSON

 **Cover character:**Louis James Moriarty | **Pages:**212

13. The Man with the Golden Army Act. 2
14. The Man with the Golden Army Act. 3
15. The Two Detectives Act. 1
* Bonus Chapter: EM THE MEDIATOR

 **Cover character:**John H. Watson | **Pages:**204

17. A Scandal in British Empire Act. 1
18. A Scandal in British Empire Act. 2
19. A Scandal in British Empire Act. 3
 **Cover character:**Albert James Moriarty | **Pages:**204

21. A Scandal in British Empire Act. 5
22. A Scandal in British Empire Act. 6
23. A Scandal in British Empire Act. 7
* Bonuses: VISUAL SUPPLEMENT by Hikaru Miyoshi

	+ Jump SQ 2018 Issue 5 Special Clear File Illus. (William)

	+ Jump SQ 2018 Issue 5 Special Clear File Illus. (Sherlock)

 **Cover character:**Irene Adler | **Pages:**204

25. The Phantom of Whitechapel Act. 1
26. The Phantom of Whitechapel Act. 2
27. The Phantom of Whitechapel Act. 3
 **Cover character:**Sebastian Moran | **Pages:**204

29. The Riot in New Scotland Yard Act. 1
30. The Riot in New Scotland Yard Act. 2
31. The Adventure of the One Student
 **Cover character:**Mycroft Holmes | **Pages:**204

33. The Merchant of London Act. 1
34. The Merchant of London Act. 2
35. The White Knight of London Act. 1
 **Cover character:**Fred Porlock | **Pages:**204

37. The White Knight of London Act. 3
38. The White Knight of London Act. 4
39. The Dark Night of London
 **Cover character:**Miss Hudson | **Pages:**204

41. The Sign of Mary Act. 2
42. The Sign of Mary Act. 3
43. The Sign of Mary Act. 4
 **Cover character:**Von Herder | **Pages:**204

45. The Two Criminals Act 2
46. The Two Criminals Act 3
47. The Two Criminals Act 4
 **Cover character:**George Lestrade | **Pages:**204

49. The Final Problem Act 2
50. The Final Problem Act 3
51. The Final Problem Act 4
 **Cover character:**James Bonde | **Pages:**204

53. The Final Problem Act 6
54. The Final Problem Act 7
55. The Final Problem Act 8
 **Cover character:**Wiggins (original)
William James Moriarty & Sherlock Holmes (limited edition)

58. The Adventure of The Empty Hearts Act 2
59. The Adventure of The Empty Hearts Act 3
 **Cover character:**Jack Renfield | **Pages:**188

62. The Adventure of The Empty Hearts Act 6
63. The Adventure of The Empty Hearts Act 7
 **Cover character:**Zack Paterson | **Pages:**196

66. Unforgiven And Thanksgiving
67. The Valley Of Fellows Act 1
68. The Valley Of Fellows Act 2
 **Cover character:**Moneypenny | **Pages:**188

70. The Valley Of Fellows Act 4
71. The Valley Of Fellows Act 5
72. The Valley Of Fellows Act 6
 **Cover character:**Henry Antrim | **Pages:**204

74. The Valley Of Fellows Act 8
75. The Valley Of Fellows Act 9
 **Cover character:**William James Moriarty & Sherlock Holmes | **Pages:**196

## External links

* Manga on JUMP SQ website
* Manga trailer on YouTube
* Manga (English) on VIZ Media website