Mycroft Holmes
The intellectual who controls the government from the shadows
Sherlock Holmes's older brother, a government official with exceptional intelligence.
Quotes
- If the work of a detective consisted solely of armchair reasoning, I would have been the greatest detective so far.
- The government needs my work.
- Had I been active, I could have become a better detective than my brother.
Trivia
- Sherlock's older brother by 7 years.
- Founding initiator of the Diogenes Club.
- Holds an important position adjusting government policies, but officially a low-level clerk.
- Approaches cases as a hobby as a detective.
- Supported Sherlock financially during his seclusion.
Alternate names
Mycroft Holmes
ミクロフト・ホームズ
マイクロフト
ホームズ兄
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A middle-aged man with a calm demeanor who prefers plain clothing. His appearance reflects his inactive and introverted personality.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Calm expression
- Plain clothing
- Sturdy build
- Iconic items
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- Cigarette case
- Glasses
- Suit
- Silk hat
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Intellectual
- Detailed personality
- Possesses extremely high intelligence and plays an important role in coordinating all government policies. Not active by nature, does not enjoy socializing much, but is calm and rational. Also has a side that enjoys deduction as a hobby.
- Keywords
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- Intellectual
- Calm
- Introverted
- Rationalist
- Government official
- Excellent observation
- Exceptional memory
- Motto
- There are times when one must act, but first under the dominion of reason.
- Talents
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- Excellent memory
- Outstanding observation
- Broad knowledge
- Political insight
- High deductive ability
- Calm analytical ability
- Skills
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- Policy coordination
- Accounting audit
- Information analysis
- Negotiation skills
- Motivation
- To efficiently manage government policies and support the nation.
- Habits
- Does not enjoy socializing and avoids interactions unless necessary. As a member of the Diogenes Club, adheres to unique rules.
- Favorite foods
- Tea, Light snacks
- Favorite places
- Diogenes Club, Houses of Parliament
- Hobbies
- Deduction, Reading
- Disliked situations
- Unnecessary socializing, Noisy environments
History
- Backstory
- Mycroft Holmes is Sherlock's older brother by 7 years and handles accounting audits across multiple government offices. Officially a low-level clerk, but due to his exceptional intelligence, he is deeply involved in government policy coordination. He is indispensable to the government and is called 'the government itself' by Sherlock. As a detective, he engages in deduction as a hobby, and it is said that if he took it seriously, he could have been a better detective than Sherlock. He is also the founding initiator and member of the Diogenes Club in Pall Mall.
- Debut date
- 1893
- Work title
- The Greek Interpreter
- Media type
- Manga
First appearance
- Significant event
- First appearance
- Description
- Appears in the short story 'The Greek Interpreter' (1893).
Support during Sherlock's seclusion
- Significant event
- Support during Sherlock's seclusion
- Description
- Provided financial support during Sherlock's seclusion from 'The Final Problem' to 'The Adventure of the Empty House'.
Founding of Diogenes Club
- Significant event
- Founding of Diogenes Club
- Description
- Became the founding initiator of the club for those who dislike socializing and established unique rules.
Relationships
Sherlock Holmes
Sibling
Younger brother and world-famous detective. They respect and trust each other despite their contrasting personalities.
Diogenes Club
Diogenes Club: leader
Media appearances
The Greek Interpreter
Manga / Supporting
Published in 1893
The Final Problem
Manga / Supporting
The Adventure of the Empty House
Manga / Supporting
The Bruce-Partington Plans
Manga / Supporting
Voice cast and creators
Arthur Conan Doyle
- Creator name
- Arthur Conan Doyle
- Role
- Original author
Sidney Paget
- Creator name
- Sidney Paget
- Role
- Illustrator