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Flint: The Time Detective

1998 – 2000Show1 season39 episodes

Action & AdventureAnimation
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

An intriguing, thrilling animated series about fantasy and mystery.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Episodes

1 season · 39 episodes · best: S1E1 "Ishi ishi uhhô!" 7.0

Episodes

7.0

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Time Travel
  • Detective
  • Monsters
  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
  • Action
  • Mystery
  • Nostalgic
  • Family-Friendly

Cast

17 of 17 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Hiroshi Fukutomi
Produced by
Ikou Saito

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 1, 1998 · December 17, 2000 · Ended

First aired
October 1, 1998
Last aired
December 17, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 39 episodes
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Crime
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
German
Made in
Japan

Tropes

Asian Fox Spirit, The Imp, Artistic License – History +9

  • Asian Fox Spirit
  • The Imp
  • Artistic License – History
  • Tears of Defeat
  • Alternative Foreign Theme Song
  • Dhampyr
  • Two Guys and a Girl
  • Appease the Volcano God
  • Stalker with a Crush
  • Badass Adorable
  • Red Eyes, Take Warning
  • Brainwashed and Crazy

12 of 75 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Is Flint: The Time Detective worth watching?"

Questions about Flint: The Time Detective

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Flint: The Time Detective worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 5.9).

Is Flint: The Time Detective okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Flint: The Time Detective?

16 h

About 16 hours: 39 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1998 to 2000.

Will Flint: The Time Detective make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Flint: The Time Detective plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is Flint: The Time Detective in English?

JapaneseGerman

No, it was made in Japanese, with some German.

What tropes does Flint: The Time Detective use?

Asian Fox SpiritThe ImpArtistic License – HistoryTears of DefeatAlternative Foreign Theme SongDhampyrTwo Guys and a GirlAppease the Volcano GodStalker with a CrushBadass AdorableRed Eyes, Take WarningBrainwashed and Crazyand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 tropes for it, including Asian Fox Spirit, The Imp, and Artistic License – History.