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Steam Detectives

Score

6.3 / 10

Status

Finished Airing

Episodes

26

Studio

Xebec

Steam Detectives

Also known as 快傑蒸気探偵団 | Kaiketsu Jouki Tanteidan

TVFall 1998Source MangaPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
ActionMechaMystery

6.3/10

Community score

#6650

Rank

6K

Members

8

Favorites

Synopsis

The scene is Steam City, a London-ish city which represents an entire civilization run by coal and steam power. Because of steam, the city is sometimes covered in a mist. Villains take advantage of the steamy mist to hide and execute their evil plans. Only a few dare venture into what's beyond the steamy mist. They are known as the Steam Detectives: Narutaki (and his convertible all-purpose pistol), his nurse-assistant Lingling, and his Megamaton robot Gohliki.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Cast Highlights

Hsu, Ling Ling

Hsu, Ling Ling

Main

Voice: Taguchi, Hiroko (Japanese)

Narutaki

Narutaki

Main

Voice: Hoshi, Souichirou (Japanese)

Burn, Grammy

Burn, Grammy

Supporting

Voice: Webster, Ken (English)

Crimson Scorpion

Crimson Scorpion

Supporting

Voice: Yokoyama, Chisa (Japanese)

Doria

Doria

Supporting

Voice: Suyama, Akio (Japanese)

Dr. Guilty

Dr. Guilty

Supporting

Voice: Nishimura, Tomomichi (Japanese)

Dr. Kitmer

Dr. Kitmer

Supporting

Voice: Jones, David (English)

Dr. Mayerd

Dr. Mayerd

Supporting

Voice: Jones, Judson (English)

Core Staff

Campbell, Charles

Campbell, Charles

Producer, ADR Director

Habara, Nobuyoshi

Habara, Nobuyoshi

Producer, Director, Episode Director, Key Animation

Ikeda, Shinichi

Ikeda, Shinichi

Producer

Murayama, Kiyoshi

Murayama, Kiyoshi

Director, Episode Director, Script, Storyboard

Tanaka, Hideyuki

Tanaka, Hideyuki

Sound Director

Ikehata, Takashi

Ikehata, Takashi

Episode Director, Storyboard

Theme Songs

Openings

"Kimi, Hohoenda Yoru (君, 微笑んだ夜)" by Elika

Endings

1: "Okubyou Emotion" by Elika

2: "Oasis" by Elika

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Related Titles

Adaptation

Kaiketsu Jouki Tanteidan

manga

Recent Episodes

Episode 1

Go! Steam Detectives

4.33/5
Aired 10/7/1998

Episode 2

The Challenge of the Crimson Scorpion

4.33/5
Aired 10/14/1998

Episode 3

Machine Baron's Abnormal Love?

5/5
Aired 10/21/1998

Episode 4

Rival, His Name is Le Bled

4.67/5
Aired 10/28/1998

Episode 5

Shadowbolt

Aired 11/4/1998

Episode 6

The Seven Changes Of The Crimson Scorpion

Aired 11/11/1998

Episode 7

Emergency Orders! Arrest Goriki!

Aired 11/18/1998

Episode 8

From Whom Do You Run?

Aired 11/25/1998
Full episode listing

Quick Facts

FormatTV
Episodes26
Duration24 min per ep
SourceManga
RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
SeasonFall 1998
AiredOct 7, 1998 to Mar 31, 1999
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content

Ranking And Reach

Popularity#8934
Scored by1.4K
BroadcastWednesdays at 18:00 (JST)
ApprovedYes

Title Variants

English title

Steam Detectives

Romaji title

Kaiketsu Jouki Tanteidan

Japanese title

快傑蒸気探偵団

Synonyms

Steam Detective, Kaiketsu Shoki Tanteidan

Production Team

Main studio

Xebec

Producers

TV Tokyo, Yomiko Advertising, Studio Tron

Licensors

ADV Films

Japanese title

快傑蒸気探偵団

Themes And Audience

DetectiveMecha