MUSICAL "MORIARTY THE PATRIOT" (ミュージカル『憂国のモリアーティ』MYŪJIKARU YŪKOKU NO MORIĀTI), called "Morimu/Morimyu" (モリミュ) for short, is a series of musicals based on the manga of the same name. All musicals are directed by Nishimori Hideyuki.
It currently consists of 5 opus. The first musical premiered on the 10th of May 2019 and the 5th musical had its final show on the 10th of September 2023. In July 2024, a concert celebrating the fifth anniversary was performed in Tokyo across multiple days.
In May and June of 2025, a reprise of Op.2 will be performed. With the exception of William (Shogo Suzuki) and Sherlock (Ryo Hirano), the entire main cast has been replaced by new actors. The reprise will feature changes, as well as new songs.
Synopsis[]
End of the 19th century, London as the peak of the British Empire.
The British Empire is ruled by the nobility due to a strict class system that's been rooted since ancient times. This social system, in which a person's status is determined for the rest of their life from the moment they're born, has inevitably created discrimination between the people. Meanwhile, there was once a young man who decided to destroy the evils of the class system and create an ideal country.
This is the story of James Moriarty, and his nemesis Sherlock Holmes.[1]
Musicals[]
OP.1[]
| MUSICAL MORIARTY THE PATRIOT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere | Length | Chapters | ||
| May 10th, 2019 | 2.37h | Ch. 1 - 9 | ||
| Description | ||||
| William, along with his brothers and allies, has taken on the mission of destroying the class system of the British Empire. He thus begins his life as a crime consultant, taking on the corrupt nobility. During one of his schemes, William finds himself intrigued by a man called Sherlock Holmes... | ||||
OP.2[]
| Op.2 - A SCANDAL IN BRITISH EMPIRE | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere | Length | Chapters | ||
| July 31, 2020 | 2.58h | Ch. 10 - 23 | ||
| Description | ||||
| The MI6, led by Albert, has been given the mission to eliminate someone called Irene Adler for stealing confidential documents. In the meantime, Adler makes contact with Sherlock Holmes, who has become captivated by the mystery of the Lord of Crime. | ||||
OP.3[]
| Op.3 - THE PHANTOM OF WHITECHAPEL | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere | Length | Chapters | ||
| August 5, 2021 | 2.39h | Ch. 25 - 31 | ||
| Description | ||||
| Whitechapel, the slums of London, are being terrorized by a brutal serial killer called Jack the Ripper. While William receives a letter of request from his old teacher Jack Renfield, Lestrade also seeks out Sherlock and John for help. | ||||
OP.4[]
| Op.4 - THE TWO CRIMINALS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere | Length | Chapters | ||
| January 27, 2023 | 2.51h | Ch. 32 - 47 | ||
| Description | ||||
| William and Sherlock both become entangled with the ruthless "blackmailing king", Charles Augustus Milverton. Both determined to deal with him, Sherlock finally comes face to face with the mystery he's chased and longed for: the Lord of Crime. | ||||
OP.5[]
| Op.5 - THE FINAL PROBLEM | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere | Length | Chapters | ||
| August 24, 2023 | 2.45h | Ch. 48 - 56 (& Ch. 67) | ||
| Description | ||||
| William has announced the begin of the Moriarty Plan's final act. Amidst the public cursing William as the devil, William longing to face his own death and his allies feeling powerless, Sherlock is determined to save William no matter what it may take. | ||||
Concert[]
| MUSICAL MORIARTY THE PATRIOT Concert | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere | Length | |||
| July 11, 2024 | 2h - 2.40h | |||
| Description | ||||
| Celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Moriarty the Patriot musical series! | ||||
OP.2 -Reprise-[]
| Op.2 - A SCANDAL IN BRITISH EMPIRE -Reprise- | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere | Length | Chapters | ||
| May 16th, 2025 | TBA | TBA | ||
| Description | ||||
| The MI6, led by Albert, has been given the mission to eliminate someone called Irene Adler for stealing confidential documents. In the meantime, Adler makes contact with Sherlock Holmes, who has become captivated by the mystery of the Lord of Crime. | ||||
Music[]
The musicals are accompanied by one pianist and one violinist performing on-stage.
| Role | Staff |
|---|---|
| Piano | Momoko Sakaida (境田桃子) |
| Violin | Shuga Hayashi (林周雅) |
Songs[]
For a complete list of songs from Op.1 to Op.3:
MUSICAL MORIARTY THE PATRIOT Song Collection -Op.1/Op.2/Op.3-
Staff[]
| Role | Staff |
|---|---|
| Scriptwriter/Director | Hideyuki Nishimori (西森英行) |
| Music | Tadasuke (ただすけ) |
| Stage Director | Takehiro Noguchi (野口岳大) |
| Choreography | MAMORU |
| Fight Choreography | Yasuhiro Roppongi (六本木康弘) |
| Producers | Marvelous TC Entertainment |
External Links[]
References[]
- ↑ Synopsis from Official Website