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Flint: The Time Detective
1998·Show
·39Episodes in1Season·
Flint: The Time Detective fingerprint
High energy, light on feelings.
Energy
Thrilling and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
- Adrenaline7
- Fast Pace7
- Tension6
Heart
Wondrous
- Wonder7
- Nostalgia6
- Hopefulness5
Humor
Some slapstick
Not a comedy at heart.
- Physical Comedy5
- Wit & Wordplay4
- Absurdist Humor4
World
Fantasy, mystery, and technology
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality6
- Novelty6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Intrigue8
- Direction6
- Acting6
Style
Functional look and sound
- Editing7
- Visual Stylization6
- Sound Centrality6
Energy
HighThrilling and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
Flint: The Time Detective is thrilling and fast-paced.
All energy traits
- Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence4Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Uncanny5Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
Heart
LowWondrous
Emotionally, it's wondrous.
All heart traits
- Wonder7Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Nostalgia6Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Hopefulness5Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wholesome4Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
- Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
- Coming of Age3Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
Related traits
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
LowSome slapstick
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some slapstick.
All humor traits
- Physical Comedy5Slapstick and visual gags.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Absurdist Humor4Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Situational Comedy3Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Satire & Parody3Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Eccentricity7Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumFantasy, mystery, and technology
Its world is built around fantasy, mystery, and technology.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Fantasy8Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Mystery7Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Tech & Humanity7Human stories in a tech world.
- Futuristic6Speculative tech and future worlds.
- Crime5Heists, investigation, and underworld.
- Pop Culture5References and cultural commentary.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting6Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality5Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
All style traits
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
- Cinematography5Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
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About
Flint the Time Detective, known in Japan as Space-Time Detective Genshi-kun, is an animated Japanese television series directed by Hiroshi Fukutomi. It was based on a manga by Hideki Sonoda and Akira Yamauchi and was published by Kodansha in Japan. The anime aired from 1998 to 1999 in Japan and ran for 39 episodes. In USA Flint the Time Detective airs from March 5, 2000 until November 5, 2000. The series also aired in the Philippines via GMA 7 and dubbed in Filipino language which runs from late 2000 until mid-2001.
Enoki Films and Sanrio hold the license to Flint the Time Detective.
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Is Flint: The Time Detective worth watching?
63
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How many seasons does Flint: The Time Detective have?
1 season
It has 1 season with 39 episodes.
When did Flint: The Time Detective air?
S1
It ran from 1998 to 2000 and has ended.
What language is Flint: The Time Detective in?
JapaneseGerman
It was made in Japanese, with some German. Produced in Japan.
What tropes does Flint: The Time Detective use?
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TV Tropes lists 75 storytelling tropes for Flint: The Time Detective, including Asian Fox Spirit, The Imp, Artistic License – History.