James Moriarty - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

He is the Napoleon of crime. Half the evil deeds of London are his work.
He sits motionless, like a spider in the center of its web, with a thousand radiations all round him.
He never lets his prey escape.
Since losing Moriarty, this town has become boring. (Sherlock Holmes)
His plans were a perfect organization that left no suspicion even if they failed.

Trivia

A genius who published a mathematical treatise at age 21.
Rarely used his name as a criminal, only issuing orders to subordinates.
The name Professor Moriarty appears only once in the canon.
Modeled after criminal Adam Worth and Conan Doyle's mother's name.
Engaged in a deadly struggle with Holmes at Reichenbach Falls.
Depicted as an evil genius in numerous pastiches and derivative works.

Alternate names

Jim Moriarty Professor Moriarty Napoleon of Crime

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male

Appearance

Overall appearance: Tall and thin. A white, curved forehead protrudes, with deep-set eyes. Clean-shaven, with pale skin giving the impression of an ascetic. His features are professorial; due to years of study, his back is hunched, and his face thrusts forward, swaying side to side like a reptile.
Distinguishing features: High forehead

Deep-set eyes

Hunched back

Pale skin like an ascetic
Iconic items: Teacher's attire

Mathematical treatise

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Ruthless
Detailed personality: A ruthless criminal with genius-level intellect and planning ability. Avoids getting his hands dirty directly, masterfully manipulating his criminal network as a strategist. Possesses meticulous planning and cold-blooded determination to always achieve his targeted goals.
Keywords: Ruthless

Cunning

Calculating

Schemer

Genius

Organization leader
Talents: Mathematical genius

Strategic planning ability

Criminal organization management

Information analysis

Psychological manipulation
Skills: Elaborate crime planning

Advanced deductive reasoning

Intelligence network construction

Assassination plan direction

Negotiation skills
Motivation: To seize control of London's underworld and complete his plans. Defeating Holmes is also a major goal.
Habits: Has a distinctive habit of swaying his head side to side.

History

Backstory: At age 21, he authored a renowned mathematical treatise and became a mathematics professor at Durham University. However, he also demonstrated talent for crime, lost his position, and in London used teaching as a cover to become the head of a criminal organization. Through ingenious crime plans, he dominated half of London's criminal activities.
Debut date: 1893
Work title: The Final Problem
Media type: Manga

Publication of mathematical treatise

Significant event: Publication of mathematical treatise
Description: Published a mathematical treatise on the 'Dynamics of an Asteroid' regarding the binomial theorem at a young age.

Loss of professorship

Significant event: Loss of professorship
Description: Lost his university professor position due to involvement in crime.

Ascension to head of criminal organization

Significant event: Ascension to head of criminal organization
Description: Became the shadowy leader of London's criminal organizations, seizing control of the metropolis's underworld.

Confrontation with Holmes

Significant event: Confrontation with Holmes
Description: At Reichenbach Falls, engaged in a deadly struggle with his arch-nemesis Holmes and is said to have died.

Relationships

Colonel James Moriarty

Sibling

A brother who attempted to restore the professor's honor; a brother of the same name exists.

Moriarty's younger brother

Sibling

Has a younger brother who is a stationmaster in western England.

Porlock

Teammate

Subordinate involved in intelligence provision and murder plots.

Colonel Sebastian Moran

Best friend

Right-hand man in confronting Holmes.

Von Herder

Teammate

Subordinate responsible for providing weapons.

London Criminal Organization

London Criminal Organization: leader

Media appearances

Sherlock Holmes series

Manga / Supporting

Works from 1893 onward

Sherlock Holmes' Splendid Challenge

Movie / Supporting

1976

Young Sherlock Holmes: Pyramid of Mystery

Movie / Cameo

1985

Sherlock Holmes (2009 film)

Movie

2009

Sherlock Hound

Anime / Supporting

1984

Detective Opera Milky Holmes

Anime / Cameo

2010-2016

Fate/Grand Order

Game / Supporting

2017

Voice cast and creators

Kōji Tōshi

Voice actor: Kōji Tōshi
Language: Japanese
Version or series: Theatrical release version (2009 film)

Unshō Ishizuka

Voice actor: Unshō Ishizuka
Language: Japanese
Version or series: TV Asahi version (2009 film)

Chikao Ōtsuka

Voice actor: Chikao Ōtsuka
Language: Japanese
Version or series: Sherlock Hound (1984 anime)

Rikiya Koyama

Voice actor: Rikiya Koyama
Language: Japanese
Version or series: Detective Opera Milky Holmes

Sōma Saitō

Voice actor: Sōma Saitō
Language: Japanese
Version or series: Moriarty the Patriot

Wataru Yokoshima

Voice actor: Wataru Yokoshima
Language: Japanese
Version or series: Undead Girl Murder Farce

Manabu Murahari

Voice actor: Manabu Murahari
Language: Japanese
Version or series: SHERLOCK (Sherlock)

Junpei Morita

Voice actor: Junpei Morita
Language: Japanese
Version or series: Sherlock Holmes: Shadow Game

Sanae Kobayashi

Voice actor: Sanae Kobayashi
Language: Japanese
Version or series: Elementary: Holmes & Watson in NY

Andrew Scott

Voice actor: Andrew Scott
Language: English
Version or series: SHERLOCK (Sherlock)

Arthur Conan Doyle

Creator name: Arthur Conan Doyle
Role: Original author

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