Description:  Sherlock Hound is an Italian-Japanese animated series that reimagines the Sherlock Holmes stories with an all-anthropomorphic dog cast, featuring steampunk-style technology and adventures in a 19th-century London. The show follows Sherlock Hound and his assistant Dr. Watson as they thwart the villainous Professor Moriarty, often with the hapless Inspector Lestrade on their heels. The series, known for its light-hearted tone, humor, and creative inventions, was co-directed by Hayao Miyazaki for some of its initial episodes.

Characters: The main characters are anthropomorphic dogs, including Sherlock Hound (a Pembroke Welsh Corgi), Dr. Watson (a Scottish Terrier), and Professor Moriarty (a wolf). Mrs. Hudson is a Golden Retriever who is more resourceful than in the original stories.

Plot: Each episode typically involves Moriarty's latest scheme, which Sherlock Hound and his allies must disrupt. The stories are generally episodic, with each episode presenting a new case, though they are tied together by the central conflict between Hound and Moriarty. The plots are adapted for a younger audience, with a focus on adventure and heists rather than the more complex mysteries of the original stories.

Themes and style: The series blends classic mystery with steampunk elements, such as elaborate, steam-powered gadgets and vehicles. It has a light-hearted and humorous tone, with action sequences and police chases adding to the adventure. Some of the episodes were initially directed by Hayao Miyazaki, who brought his signature animation style and creativity to the series, resulting in expressive character acting and detailed backgrounds.

Setting: The show is set in a version of 19th-century England populated by canine characters. The visual style includes detailed backgrounds and period-appropriate technology that has been given a steampunk twist.