Who is William James Moriarty? William James Moriarty is the protagonist of Yuukoku no Moriarty, a reimagining of Sherlock Holmes’ infamous rival. Unlike traditional portrayals, this version of Moriarty is an antihero who seeks to dismantle the corrupt British aristocracy and create an equal society through calculated crimes. Adopted into nobility alongside his younger brother, […]
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