Flint: The Time Detective 1998
What is Flint: The Time Detective?
Flint the Time Detective is an animated Japanese television series directed by Hiroshi Fukutomi. The series is based on a manga published by Kodansha in Japan, created by Hideki Sonoda and Akira Yamauchi.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 39
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 1, 1998
- Last aired
- Dec 17, 2000
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Mystery
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 39 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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Flint the Time Detective is an animated Japanese television series directed by Hiroshi Fukutomi. The series is based on a manga published by Kodansha in Japan, created by Hideki Sonoda and Akira Yamauchi. It initially aired in Japan from 1998 to 1999 and consisted of 39 episodes. The anime was later broadcast in the United States from March 5, 2000, to November 5, 2000. Additionally, the series was aired in the Philippines via GMA 7, where it was dubbed in the Filipino language, running from late 2000 to mid-2001. The license to Flint the Time Detective is held by Enoki Films and Sanrio. The series is also known by the title Space-Time Detective Genshi-kun in Japan. The anime has been made available to audiences in multiple countries, including the United States and the Philippines, through various broadcasts.
Should you watch it?
“A time-traveling detective embarks on adventurous cases across history.”
- Creative time-travel premise
- Distinct 90s animation style
- Dubbed versions for US and Philippines audiences
- Limited episode count may leave story arcs unresolved
- Older animation may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy nostalgic 90s anime adventures with a time-travel twist.
Suitable for older children and family viewing, with light adventure themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 39 episodes
- E1 Hammerhead Rock Oct 1, 1998
- E2 Jitterbug Mar 5, 2000
- E3 Eldora Mar 12, 2000
- E4 Talen Mar 12, 2000
- E5 Mosbee Mar 19, 2000
- E6 Coconaut Mar 19, 2000
- E7 Bubblegum Mar 26, 2000
- E8 Lynx Mar 26, 2000
- E9 Artie Apr 1, 2000
- E10 Go Getalong Apr 8, 2000
- E11 Batterball Apr 15, 2000
- E12 Bindi Apr 22, 2000
- E13 Caveman's Christmas Dec 24, 1998
- E14 Miss Iknow Makes a Housecall Dec 31, 1998
- E15 The Cardians May 13, 2000
- E16 Plumella May 20, 2000
- E17 Wing May 12, 2000
- E18 Bindi-Master Jun 10, 2000
- E19 Moah Jun 17, 2000
- E20 Elekin Feb 11, 1999
- E21 Muscles Jul 1, 2000
- E22 Rocky in Love Jul 8, 2000
- E23 Enter the Unicorn Mar 4, 1999
- E24 Raldo Jul 22, 2000
- E25 Leafy Jul 29, 2000
- E26 Monk Aug 6, 2000
- E27 Nightcap Aug 6, 2000
- E28 Musey Aug 25, 2000
- E29 Change Sep 1, 2000
- E30 Snug as a Bug Sep 8, 2000
- E31 Dipper Sep 15, 2000
- E32 Uglinator Sep 22, 2000
- E33 Knuckle May 13, 1999
- E34 Doron Oct 6, 2000
- E35 Shadow Oct 15, 2000
- E36 The Land of Dread Jun 3, 1999
- E37 Game Master Jun 10, 1999
- E38 The Rescue Jun 17, 1999
- E39 Time of Darkness Dec 17, 2000
Frequently asked questions
When did the series originally air in Japan?
It aired from 1998 to 1999.
How many episodes does the series have?
The series consists of 39 episodes.
Who directed Flint: The Time Detective?
The series was directed by Hiroshi Fukutomi.
Which companies hold the license for the series?
Enoki Films and Sanrio hold the license.
Was the series broadcast outside Japan?
Yes, it aired in the United States in 2000 and was dubbed in Filipino for the Philippines later.