Flint: The Time Detective

Flint the Time Detective follows a cheerful team that hops across eras to fix mischief that slips into history. The eponymous Genshi-kun, a kid with gadgets, teams with Sora Yamato and her brother Tokio, under the watchful eye of Professor Yamato and Ototan. Together they chase down time misdeeds and recover relics, keeping the timeline intact while mixing action with humor and light mystery. The series is an adaptation of a Kodansha manga by Hideki Sonoda and Akira Yamauchi and was directed by Hiroshi Fukutomi. It aired in Japan from 1998 to 1999 for 39 episodes, with a US run in 2000 and a Filipino dub on GMA 7 around 2000-2001. Licenses are held by Enoki Films and Sanrio.

Production and release: Directed by Hiroshi Fukutomi, Flint is based on a Kodansha manga by Hideki Sonoda and Akira Yamauchi. In Japan it aired 1998-1999 for 39 episodes; US broadcast followed in 2000; Enoki Films and Sanrio hold the license.

Reception & themes: The show sits in a family friendly space that blends time travel, mystery and humor. It rewards teamwork and curiosity with gadgets and quick wits taking center stage. A modest reception is reflected in a 6.8 out of 10 rating from five votes. Its themes emphasize cooperation.

Culture and distribution: The title made its way to US screens in 2000 and carried a Filipino dub on GMA 7 around 2000-2001, showing its cross border appeal. Licensing by Enoki Films and Sanrio underscored its place in the early wave of global anime distribution.