Flint: The Time Detective

Synopsis

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.

About

Flint: The Time Detective premiered on October 1, 1998. It falls under the Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Crime genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 39 episodes. with each episode running approximately 25 minutes. It airs on TV Tokyo. and concluded its run on December 17, 2000.

Why viewers enjoy Flint: The Time Detective

Flint: The Time Detective targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Action & Adventure, Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Crime elements. This combination of Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Crime sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

Flint: The Time Detective was animated by Group TAC, Sanrio, and broadcast on TV Tokyo.

Critical reception

Flint: The Time Detective holds a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 7 user reviews on TMDB, a score that reflects a wider spread of opinions among viewers.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Flint: The Time Detective include: detective, magic, future, time travel, slapstick comedy, coming of age, anthropomorphism, shounen. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.