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
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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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Season 1 · 39 episodes
- E1 Hammerhead Rock Mytharc Oct 1, 1998
- E2 Jitterbug Core Mar 5, 2000
- E3 Eldora Core Mar 12, 2000
- E4 Talen Core Mar 12, 2000
- E5 Mosbee Core Mar 19, 2000
- E6 Coconaut Core Mar 19, 2000
- E7 Bubblegum Core Mar 26, 2000
- E8 Lynx Core Mar 26, 2000
- E9 Artie Core Apr 1, 2000
- E10 Go Getalong Core Apr 8, 2000
- E11 Batterball Core Apr 15, 2000
- E12 Bindi Core Apr 22, 2000
- E13 Caveman's Christmas Core Dec 24, 1998
- E14 Miss Iknow Makes a Housecall Core Dec 31, 1998
- E15 The Cardians Core May 13, 2000
- E16 Plumella Core May 20, 2000
- E17 Wing Core May 12, 2000
- E18 Bindi-Master Core Jun 10, 2000
- E19 Moah Core Jun 17, 2000
- E20 Elekin Core Feb 11, 1999
- E21 Muscles Core Jul 1, 2000
- E22 Rocky in Love Core Jul 8, 2000
- E23 Enter the Unicorn Core Mar 4, 1999
- E24 Raldo Core Jul 22, 2000
- E25 Leafy Core Jul 29, 2000
- E26 Monk Core Aug 6, 2000
- E27 Nightcap Core Aug 6, 2000
- E28 Musey Core Aug 25, 2000
- E29 Change Core Sep 1, 2000
- E30 Snug as a Bug Core Sep 8, 2000
- E31 Dipper Core Sep 15, 2000
- E32 Uglinator Core Sep 22, 2000
- E33 Knuckle Core May 13, 1999
- E34 Doron Core Oct 6, 2000
- E35 Shadow Core Oct 15, 2000
- E36 The Land of Dread Core Jun 3, 1999
- E37 Game Master Core Jun 10, 1999
- E38 The Rescue Mytharc Jun 17, 1999
- E39 Time of Darkness Mytharc 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.
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